Prince Charles and Camilla to star in special EastEnders episode in honour of Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee

Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall are set to make their acting debut!

It has been revealed today the royal couple will guest star in a special EastEnders episode in honour of Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee.

In the special programme, Charles and Camilla will surprise the residents of Albert Square at a street party held to celebrate the monarch's 70 years on the throne.

The royal couple filmed the scenes in March when they visited the set and met the cast and crew of the long-running BBC soap opera.

Kellie Bright, who plays Linda Carter, spoke about their visit to the show, saying: "I did think what amazing sports that they are just willing to do it.

"I just thought, 'Wow, they've never done anything like this before.' They didn't really know what to expect, I mean it must have been nerve-wracking for them and completely out of their norm.

"So I just hope they enjoyed it as much as we did."

Executive producer Chris Clenshaw added: "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.

"Linda Carter is naturally in her element and giddy with excitement as their Royal Highnesses arrive in Walford, but it wasn't just her, as for all of us at EastEnders it was an extremely special day that will go down in EastEnders' history."

The special Jubilee episode featuring Charles and Camilla is due to air on June 2.