By James V. Ruocco
Get ready "EastEnders" fans.
In honor of Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee, the Queen Vic is hosting a gala Jubilee party in Albert Square featuring most of the "EastEnders" cast including Danny Dyer, Kellie Bright, Natalie Cassidy, Gillian Taylforth, Rose Ayling Ellis, James Bye and Letitia Dean, among others.
The celebration, launched by Mick Carter, Dyer's popular character in the long-running soap, is a big day for the Walford pub owner and his family, all of whom will partake in the Jubilee festivities along with other Albert Square residents.
But as the festivities evolve, a surprise visit by the Queen's son, Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, sets the stage for a 70th Anniversary party no one quite expected, imagined or thought was even possible.
These special moments - Mick and Linda Carter presiding - will be broadcast on BBC One in conjunction with the start of Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee on Thursday, June 2 during the 7:30 p.m. broadcast of "EastEnders."
"We are truly honoured to have both the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall appear in what is set to be one of 'EastEnders' most special episodes, "EE" producer Chris Clenshaw explained to the British press during a break in filming.
"Linda Carter (played by Bright) is naturally in her element - giddy with excitement as their Royal Highnesses arrive in Walford - but it wasn't just for her.
"For all of us at 'EastEnders,' it was an extremely special day that will go down in 'EastEnders' history."
Prior to filming these moments on March 31, 2022, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall were given a tour of the "EastEnders" set at Elstree Studios, which was followed by a meet-and-greet with the entire cast and crew of the BBC primetime soap.
"I did think what amazing sports they are to be just willing to so this," recalls Bright. "I just thought 'Wow.!' They've never done anything like this before and they really didn't know what to expect. It was completely out of their norm."
For plot purposes, the June 2nd episode of the "EastEnders" Platinum Jubilee celebration offers "hints of surprise" when Mick Carter announces that he has secured a couple of VIP guests to participate in the Square's big street party.
But no one, including Mick, ever expected to see Charles and Camilla walk through the doors of the Queen Vic in honor of the Queen's 70-year reign.
Wonder what the late Peggy Mitchell, the onetime landlady of the Queen Vic, would have to say about that?
"EastEnders" is broadcast on BBC One 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
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