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Perdita
21-01-2010, 10:37
Coronation Street is to receive another royal visit at the beginning of next month to tie in with the show's 50th anniversary celebrations.

The Duchess of Cornwall will call in at Manchester's Granada Studios on Thursday, February 4, where she will be accompanied by members of the Corrie hierarchy, including executive producer Kieran Roberts and producer Kim Crowther.

After walking down the cobbles, she will be presented to the soap's creator Tony Warren and key members of the cast and production teams - notably show veteran William Roache (Ken Barlow) - outside The Rover's Return.

Following a look around the Street's public house, Camilla will receive a bouquet from the cast, before heading to Stage 1 where she will watch a scene being filmed on The Rovers' interior set.

Director of ITV Studios John Whiston said: "We are very honoured to be graced by a visit from the Duchess of Cornwall. It's the perfect beginning to our 50th anniversary year."

At the end of last year, it was reported that the Queen was expected to feature in an episode during the soap's golden celebrations.

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Perdita
04-02-2010, 05:06
THE Rovers Return has been spruced up for the Duchess of Cornwall’s visit today to mark the soap’s 50th anniversary.

Gorgeous actress Michelle Keegan said she had never seen the famous pub so clean.

Michelle, 22, who plays Tina McIntyre, said: “We were filming in The Rovers a couple of days ago and the place was a tip.

“As soon as we’d finished there was a lot of panic and realisation that the Duchess of Cornwall’s visit was only a couple of days away. Well, I’ve never seen the place so tidy now.

“Everyone is really excited about her visit.”

But Michelle is nervous about meeting 62-year-old Camilla.

She laughed: “I’ve never met royalty before and I know I’m going to be completely star-struck.

“Just as long as I don’t say something stupid and make a complete fool of myself, then I’ll be happy.

“She’s a huge fan so I’m sure there are lots of things she’ll want to know.

“We’re all looking forward to it.”


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