Thursday 2 June 2022 09:52 PM EastEnders viewers praise Charles and Camilla's acting skills in Jubilee cameo trends now
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.
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 Carter (Danny Dyer and Kellie Bright).
However, some were left unimpressed when they noticed that the soap's concluding theme song had been altered for the 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
The royals showed off their improv skills in the episode as they joked with the show's castmembers who all stayed in character.
Linda introduced Camilla to Patrick Trueman (Rudolph Walker) who showed her a bottle of rum from Trinidad.
Camilla said: 'Patrick, how are you? You've got a nice little bottle there.'
He replied: 'That's rum from Trinidad,' before he and Camilla said in unison: 'A drop a day keeps the doctor away.'
The couple showed off their improv skills in the episode as they joked with the show's castmembers who all stayed in character (Camilla pictured with Rudolph Walker as Patrick Trueman)
Visit: Some fans of the soap even said the royals' appearance rought a tear to their eye as Charles and Camilla met some Watford locals, led by Mick and Linda Carter (Danny Dyer and Kellie Bright)
Camilla then added: 'I've tried that in Trinidad, pretty good. I'm still standing.'
Patrick said: 'Before you leave can I interest you in a little?' to which Camilla replied: 'You can,' to laughter from the crowd who had gathered.
Meanwhile, Charles was introduced to Zack Hudson (James Farrar) who told him about taking part in The Prince's Trust, the charity Charles founded in 1976.
He said: 'I'm actually a graduate of the Prince's Trust. 10 years ago I had the opportunity to go to Wales on a residential and I met you.'
Charles replied: 'And you survived the experience.'
The locals: Charles was introduced to Zack Hudson (James Farrar) who told him about taking part in The Prince's Trust, the charity Charles founded in 1976
The episode received universal praise from viewers on social media with some hailing it as the show's best ever.
One fan said: 'That has got be the BEST episode of EastEnders EVER! What an amazing Royal surprise that was.
'Bought a tear to my eye to see Charles & Camilla on set. Well done everyone & wishing all the crew & cast a very happy Platinum Jubilee weekend.'
Another wrote: 'Not watched Eastenders for yonks, but that was lovely. Charles and Camilla were brilliant!'
Reaction: The episode received universal praise from viewers on social media with some hailing it as the show's best ever
One viewer added: 'Cant cope with Charles and Camilla on Eastenders it's cool but also so funny for some reason.'
Another said: 'Eastenders was epic tonight with the appearance to Albert Square of His Royal Highness Prince Charles and Camilla the Duchess of Cornwall. All in celebration of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. Really lovely.
Another tweeted: 'Well done to HRH Prince Charles and Camilla Dutchess of Cornwall on being in the best episode of EastEnders.'
One fan wrote: 'Just watched @bbceastenders for 1st time in years; seriously impressed by Charles & Camilla's debut in Albert Square; they did it so well/so naturally, as a real official visit, as themselves, but done with the cast remaining in character - brilliant!'
One fan wrote: 'Well done to HRH Prince Charles and Camilla Dutchess of Cornwall on being in the best episode of EastEnders' (pictured with Rose Ayling-Ellis)
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
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.
The partygoers are left in disbelief when the royal couple pull up in a car outside the Queen Vic pub, greeted by Mick
