Camilla Parker-Bowles SHOCK SWIPE at Strictly Come Dancing judges on This Morning
THIS MORNING welcomed Prince Charles and Camilla Parker-Bowles to their studio today, where the Duchess of Cornwall took a swipe at the Strictly Come Dancing judges.
Piers claims Eamonn pushed to meet Prince Charles and Camilla
Their Royal Highnesses were welcomed with open arms on This Morning - and a kiss from Eamonn Holmes - as the likes of Susanna Reid and Piers Morgan, Loose Women’s Andrea McLean and Gloria Hunniford joined Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield for the extraordinary visit.
However, Camilla was visibly happiest when she met Strictly Come Dancing favourite Ruth Langsford, who appeared on the latest series to royal acclaim.
Camilla immediately congratulated a delighted Ruth for her triumphant time on the BBC series.
“You did so well on Strictly,” she enthused.
Camilla Parker-Bowles has a pop at Strictly Come Dancing judges on This Morning
When Ruth asked Camilla what she though of judges Shirley Ballas, Bruno Tonioli, Darcey Bussell and Craig Revel Horwood, the royal teased: “I thought they were really mean.”
Ruth was visibly shaken by the experience as she shared she excitement with viewers.
“First thing she said to me was, ‘Congratulations on Strictly!’” she enthused.
Ruth’s husband Eamonn, however, broke royal protocol when he met the Duchess.
Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes meet Prince Charles and Camilla Parker-Bowles
I thought they were really mean
Ruth’s husband Eamonn, however, broke royal protocol when he met the Duchess.
“This you’ll find, Sir, is the highlight of the tour,” the This Morning host said to Prince Charles as he shook his hand.
But when Camilla followed along the line to meet Eamonn, he shook her hand and then pulled her in for a hug and a kiss.
He said: “My favourite royal, how are you?” Camilla placed one hand on Eamonn’s chest as they embraced.
This Morning welcomed the royals to celebrate their 30th anniversary
What’s more, Eamonn was embroiled in a backstage spat with Piers Morgan as they clashes over the Prince of Wales.
Charles and Camilla arrived at the ITV studio yesterday with Phillip and Holly immediately revealing they were “thrilled”.
“It’s been wonderful to welcome Their Royal Highnesses to This Morning. It’s an exciting year for us here, and it’s lovely to share with them some of our highlights,” Holly said.
Phillip Schofield added: “As a patron to charities headed by both The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, I’m really thrilled to welcome them to the This Morning studio. It’s a fantastic way for us to celebrate our 30th anniversary.”
This Morning airs weekdays at 10.30am on ITV.