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Queen Elizabeth on the set of the soap opera (longest running in the world)

It was the December 9, 1960 when Granada Television, today ITV, was broadcasting the first episode of «Coronation Street», to date the longest running soap opera in the world among those still on the air. On the British throne, already beyond eight years, sat there Queen Elizabeth, the longest-lived sovereign among those currently in office, and fourth in the special ranking all time who sees the mythical in his head Re Sole.

If – as many write real commentators – the sovereign is a fan of the celebre soap, it is not clear. What is certain is that on July 8, taking advantage of a institutional travel in Manchester (where filming takes place), she went to the set for greet the crew, the cast and some members of the staff. In particular, he visited the inside of the pub Rovers Return, where most of the scenes take place.

Turquoise hat to match the coat, Her Majesty was welcomed by festoons and flags. She walked into the ITV studios, then out on the street in front of the goals, sporting a brilliant smile: “Inside she is devastated by the death of her husband, but during public exits he shows himself happy and enthusiastic, really as Prince Philip would have liked», Said the expert Phil Dampier.

Besides, Elisabetta showed up together with Angela Kelly, seamstress and special friend who was at his side for over twenty years. Many consider it “the keeper of the royal wardrobe», In reality for the queen it is much more:« You think there is a person who wears it the shoes of the sovereign to make sure they are comfortable»Said Angela in a recent book. “IS that person is me».

Rumor has it that she and Her Majesty are so linked who sometimes sit together with watching television. Who knows, maybe even “Coronation Street».

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