Prince Charles

This is the first time in her seven-decade reign that the Queen didn't receive the military parade salute.

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Prince William, Prince Charles and Princess Anne arrived at Trooping the Colour on horseback ahead of receiving the salute for the first time.

Prince George, 8, Princess Charlotte, 7, and Prince Louis, 4, looked too cute in blue outfits as they waved to the crowds from their seats. The Queen, who has been experiencing mobility issues, did not join other members of the royal family as they arrived in cars and carriages. The Duke of Cambridge, 39, the Prince of Wales, 73, and the Princess Royal, 71, accepted the Trooping the Colour salute as colonels of the Welsh Guards, the Irish Guards and the Blues and Royals for the first time.

PRINCE CHARLES has appeared on horseback at Trooping the Colour as the nation marks the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

In 1805, the custom of Trooping the Colour to honour the sovereign's birthday was first adopted, however, it lapsed soon afterwards. Charles was followed by the Duke of Cambridge. This comes ahead of the royal salute on the parade ground. Thousands of people draped in Union Jack flags, party hats and plastic tiaras lined The Mall as the sun blazed down. Handmade signs have been hung over the barriers, with one simply saying, "Thank you". The Prince of Wales then inspected the line of guards on horseback followed by William and Anne who rode side by side behind the heir to the throne.

STORY: Duchess of Cambridge Kate, along with her three young children, George, Charlotte and Louis, travelled by horse drawn carriage to cheers from the ...

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Prince Charles squirmed as Stephen Fry had to explain a rude joke to him, the actor revealed in resurfaced footage - and it's seriously funny but ...

Mr Fry said: "He did tell me ‒ I think it's ok to repeat this ‒ the Prince of Wales did tell me once that the best piece of advice his father had ever given him was: when you’re doing a lineup and there are women, always look only into their eyes. Mr Fry said he explained to Charles that Prince Albert is "a piece of intimate jewellery.” "And he got to them and the first thing Emma Bunton said to him was: ‘Oh sir, sir, hi miss sir, do you have a Prince Albert?’

They were there to watch as the British Royal Air Force planes roared overhead to kick off four days of celebration for Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee.

The UK will host several activities for royal supporters and her famous family to celebrate. At one point, her majesty even bent down to speak to the little prince, who looked up and listened attentively to her every word. This came after Louis was seen waving to the planes and even chatting to his great-grandmother, the 96-year-old monarch.

What could be more British than watching wheeler dealer Mick Carter pouring Prince Charles a glass of lukewarm Cava in the rain?

What could be more British than watching wheeler dealer Mick Carter pouring Prince Charles a glass of lukewarm Cava in the rain? In reality, the heir apparent was shown around the set by Sue Nicholls who (still) plays Audrey Roberts on a visit to the old Granada Studios in Manchester – later, producers asked Kensington Palace for permission to use the photos of his visit in the live broadcast as part of a news bulletin. They’ve been around for most of our lives and tell relatable, important stories with wit and pathos; they’re a near-daily source of laughter and drama. In the 70 years since her coronation, the Royal Family have embraced and celebrated the country’s soaps – it’s made them more relatable, good-humored, in touch with what is important to us as a nation (even if that is Janine Butcher pushing her husband Barry off a cliff). One actor who was there for both occasions was William Roach, who plays Ken Barlow, and has been a regular on the series since its first ever episode. It may seem like a strange way to celebrate 70 years of the Queen’s reign – is EastEnders, a TV drama that popularised the (iconic) phrase “I didn’t just become a little bit of a slag, I became a total slag” really the place to celebrate such a momentous, once-in-a-lifetime occasion?

The royal couple played cameo roles as guests of honour at a street party in the BBC soap's Albert Square.

My heart goes out to you, I know a lot of people who have lost children.” The platinum jubilee visit by Charles and Camilla is not the first time royalty has graced Albert Square. In 2001, the Queen visited the EastEnders set, where she stepped behind the bar at the Queen Vic and strolled around Albert Square and through the street market, meeting stars of the show. Prince Charles and Camilla have appeared in a special episode of EastEnders to celebrate the Queen’s platinum jubilee.

PRINCE CHARLES and Camilla Parker Bowles joined EastEnders for a special cameo to commemorate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

The Duchess of Cornwall said: “This is for your daughter. Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall took EastEnders fans by surprise on Thursday as they arrived in Albert Square for Mick Carter’s (played by Danny Dyer) Jubilee celebrations. This is for all victims of domestic abuse. Charles and Camilla on the market, being given a tour by Mick (Danny Dyer) what is going on?” “Charles and Camilla in EastEnders is one of the most surreal things I’ve ever seen on TV,” @simonpoulter said. PRINCE CHARLES and Camilla Parker Bowles joined EastEnders for a special cameo to commemorate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Some fans of the soap even said the royals' appearance brought a tear to their eye as Charles and Camilla met some Watford locals, led by Mick and Linda ...

Dyer said: 'We'd like to mark this very special occasion with a memento. My heart goes out to you, I know a lot of people who have lost children.' Well done everyone & wishing all the crew & cast a very happy Platinum Jubilee weekend.' It's very important that she is remembered. The Duchess of Cornwall (pictured centre) tied a ribbon for 'all the victims of domestic abuse' during her appearance in a special EastEnders episode in honour of the Platinum Jubilee Charles and Camilla surprised the residents of Walford after Mick Carter, played by Danny Dyer, decided to throw a street party for the Square in celebration of the Queen's 70-year reign in EastEnders The Duchess of Cornwall has tied a ribbon for 'all the victims of domestic abuse' during her appearance in a special EastEnders episode in honour of the Platinum Jubilee. Charles and Camilla surprised the residents of Walford after Mick Carter, played by Danny Dyer, decided to throw a street party for the Square in celebration of the Queen's 70-year reign. Camilla ties a purple ribbon around a tree for 'all victims of domestic abuse' as she joins Prince Charles in a special EastEnders episode in honour of the Platinum Jubilee Cameo: EastEnders viewers heaped praise on Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall as they appeared on Thursday's episode in honour of the Platinum Jubile EastEnders viewers heaped praise on Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall as they appeared on Thursday's episode in honour of the Platinum Jubilee. - Camilla joined Prince Charles in the episode in honour of the Platinum Jubilee

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall made a special cameo appearance. Charles and Camilla on the Eastenders set. By. Laura ...

When he realised that The Prince and Duchess really were there, he could barely contain his shock! The Carters later introduced Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall to the crowd. He therefore rushed off to try and locate the guest judges.

An admirable Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall proved they were dab hands at small talk – no matter how bizarre the conversation.

I had no idea if this was the actor or the character talking (I checked later, and it was the character) and I’m not sure the Prince did either, but he chatted away with practised ease. A young man told the Prince that he was “a graduate of the Prince’s Trust” and had met him 10 years ago. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall gamely appeared in the show, playing themselves.