Prince Charles.Photo: TwitterPrince CharlesandCamilla, Duchess of Cornwallare ready for their close-ups!The royal couple visited the set ofEastEnderson Thursday to meet the cast and crew of the long-running popular BBC drama, which premiered in 1985, as they filmed a special scene tied toQueen Elizabeth.The pair watched as the cast filmed scenes that feature the residents of Albert Square celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at a street party, just as those around the nation will be celebratingQueen Elizabeth’s milestone in June.During their visit, Charles and Camilla met and chatted with the cast, including Gillian Taylforth, who has appeared on the show since the first episode, and Rose Ayling-Ellis, who competed onStrictly Come Dancing(the U.K. version ofDancing with the Stars!). Camilla even revealed that the royal family watched rooted for Ayling-Ellis on the reality series.Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall on Eastenders set visit.TwitterCharles unexpectedly shared his knowledge of the show’s storylines when he talked about how one of EastEnders' beloved couples are no longer together. And in a sweet moment, he offered his coat to actress Letitia Dean after he noticed she was cold as he and Camilla took a photo with the cast.“Today was a very special day for all at EastEnders. As a company, we are all incredibly proud of the show we make but to have a visit from the royal family makes it all the more special,” Dean said of the visit.“To have the opportunity to mark the Queen’s upcoming Platinum Jubilee with a visit from The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall was just beautiful and it will go down in EastEnders history but it was made all the more special for me when The Prince of Wales handed me his coat to keep me warm – what a gentleman, what a couple, what as we say in EastEnders a proper family.“Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.TwitterCan’t get enough ofPEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!Executive producer, Chris Clenshaw, adds: “We at EastEnders are all so incredibly grateful that The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall came to visit EastEnders as we filmed our special episode that shows the residents of Albert Square celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, just as those around the country will be doing this summer.““We cannot thank them enough for taking the time to come to Walford, this is one moment that will go down in EastEnders history as we all celebrate 70 years of Her Majesty’s reign. Today was truly an honor.”
Prince Charles.Photo: Twitter
Prince CharlesandCamilla, Duchess of Cornwallare ready for their close-ups!The royal couple visited the set ofEastEnderson Thursday to meet the cast and crew of the long-running popular BBC drama, which premiered in 1985, as they filmed a special scene tied toQueen Elizabeth.The pair watched as the cast filmed scenes that feature the residents of Albert Square celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at a street party, just as those around the nation will be celebratingQueen Elizabeth’s milestone in June.During their visit, Charles and Camilla met and chatted with the cast, including Gillian Taylforth, who has appeared on the show since the first episode, and Rose Ayling-Ellis, who competed onStrictly Come Dancing(the U.K. version ofDancing with the Stars!). Camilla even revealed that the royal family watched rooted for Ayling-Ellis on the reality series.Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall on Eastenders set visit.TwitterCharles unexpectedly shared his knowledge of the show’s storylines when he talked about how one of EastEnders' beloved couples are no longer together. And in a sweet moment, he offered his coat to actress Letitia Dean after he noticed she was cold as he and Camilla took a photo with the cast.“Today was a very special day for all at EastEnders. As a company, we are all incredibly proud of the show we make but to have a visit from the royal family makes it all the more special,” Dean said of the visit.“To have the opportunity to mark the Queen’s upcoming Platinum Jubilee with a visit from The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall was just beautiful and it will go down in EastEnders history but it was made all the more special for me when The Prince of Wales handed me his coat to keep me warm – what a gentleman, what a couple, what as we say in EastEnders a proper family.“Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.TwitterCan’t get enough ofPEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!Executive producer, Chris Clenshaw, adds: “We at EastEnders are all so incredibly grateful that The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall came to visit EastEnders as we filmed our special episode that shows the residents of Albert Square celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, just as those around the country will be doing this summer.““We cannot thank them enough for taking the time to come to Walford, this is one moment that will go down in EastEnders history as we all celebrate 70 years of Her Majesty’s reign. Today was truly an honor.”
Prince CharlesandCamilla, Duchess of Cornwallare ready for their close-ups!
The royal couple visited the set ofEastEnderson Thursday to meet the cast and crew of the long-running popular BBC drama, which premiered in 1985, as they filmed a special scene tied toQueen Elizabeth.
The pair watched as the cast filmed scenes that feature the residents of Albert Square celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at a street party, just as those around the nation will be celebratingQueen Elizabeth’s milestone in June.
During their visit, Charles and Camilla met and chatted with the cast, including Gillian Taylforth, who has appeared on the show since the first episode, and Rose Ayling-Ellis, who competed onStrictly Come Dancing(the U.K. version ofDancing with the Stars!). Camilla even revealed that the royal family watched rooted for Ayling-Ellis on the reality series.
Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall on Eastenders set visit.Twitter
Charles unexpectedly shared his knowledge of the show’s storylines when he talked about how one of EastEnders' beloved couples are no longer together. And in a sweet moment, he offered his coat to actress Letitia Dean after he noticed she was cold as he and Camilla took a photo with the cast.
“Today was a very special day for all at EastEnders. As a company, we are all incredibly proud of the show we make but to have a visit from the royal family makes it all the more special,” Dean said of the visit.
“To have the opportunity to mark the Queen’s upcoming Platinum Jubilee with a visit from The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall was just beautiful and it will go down in EastEnders history but it was made all the more special for me when The Prince of Wales handed me his coat to keep me warm – what a gentleman, what a couple, what as we say in EastEnders a proper family.”
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.Twitter
Can’t get enough ofPEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!
Executive producer, Chris Clenshaw, adds: “We at EastEnders are all so incredibly grateful that The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall came to visit EastEnders as we filmed our special episode that shows the residents of Albert Square celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, just as those around the country will be doing this summer.”
“We cannot thank them enough for taking the time to come to Walford, this is one moment that will go down in EastEnders history as we all celebrate 70 years of Her Majesty’s reign. Today was truly an honor.”
source: people.com
