October 24th 2024.
There's an interesting little joke about soap hidden in this story. King Charles recently made his first visit to Australia since his coronation, and it seems that soap fans have made an unexpected connection to his trip... to Coronation Street, of all places.
Now, as we all know, the King has some experience in the world of soap operas. He actually made a cameo appearance on Coronation Street back in 2000, and even visited the show's production base at Granada Studios before a special live episode to celebrate 40 years of the popular show. There's even footage of him meeting the cast and crew, and his interaction with actress Sue Nicholls (who plays Audrey Roberts) was later incorporated into the episode that aired that evening.
In 2022, the King and Queen (then the Duchess of Cornwall) also made a special appearance on EastEnders to celebrate the Queen's jubilee. It seems that the royal couple has a soft spot for soap operas, and they recently completed a six-day tour of Australia to celebrate the country's people, culture, and heritage. During their visit to Canberra, they even witnessed a live bushfire demonstration, where a 29-meter-long combustion wind tunnel replicated a burning blaze.
But amidst all the royal excitement, one soap fan couldn't help but notice something interesting in a photo of King Charles. They jokingly commented that he looked like a villain from Coronation Street who had just set fire to the infamous knicker factory with Gail and Eileen trapped inside. This sparked some laughs and got us thinking about another time a world leader was spotted on the famous street.
In 2017, a fan shared a photo of former US President Donald Trump standing on the cobblestones of Coronation Street, with a caption wondering if he had just bought the knicker factory. The post quickly went viral and received over 29,000 likes, showing just how much of an impact these soap operas have on their viewers.
It's always fascinating to see the intersection of real-life events and soap operas, and it's clear that the royal family and world leaders are not immune to the allure of these shows. Who knows, maybe one day we'll see King Charles or President Trump making a guest appearance on our favorite soap. Until then, we'll just have to keep watching and enjoying the drama that unfolds on our screens.
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