QUEEN’S CLOSE CONFIDANTE OBSESSED WITH CORRIE
In a surprising revelation, Maureen Lipman has opened up about Queen Elizabeth II’s love for the popular ITV soap, Coronation Street. The monarch, who marked her 60-year reign in 2012, recently paid a visit to the iconic cobbled streets of Weatherfield, where she met with the cast and crew. According to Lipman, the Queen’s personal advisor and dresser, Angela Kelly, was “completely batty” about the show.
During an appearance on Alan Titchmarsh’s show Love Your Garden, Lipman shared details about the Queen’s memorable visit. “She came a year before she died,” the soap star disclosed. “I think she did it because her designer, Angela Kelly, was completely batty about Corrie.” Lipman went on to describe the touching moment when the Queen walked through the famous Corrie arch, accompanied by the sound of “God Save The Queen,” leaving not a dry eye in the crowd.
Angela Kelly, who served as the late Queen’s Personal Assistant and Senior Dresser for nearly three decades, was later honored by King Charles. Following the Queen’s passing, the King gifted Kelly with a home as a token of their friendship and her dedicated service. It is clear that the Queen’s love for Coronation Street has left a lasting impact on those who were fortunate enough to witness her visit to the iconic set.
Queen’s Last Moments: A Timeline of the Tragic Day
In a shocking turn of events, Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, passed away peacefully at her beloved Balmoral estate. The news sent shockwaves throughout the nation and the world, marking the end of an era. Here is a detailed timeline of the events that unfolded on September 8, 2022.
12.32pm: Concerns for the Queen’s health were raised, prompting Buckingham Palace to issue a statement. The head of state was reported to be comfortable and under medical supervision.
12.45pm: Prince Charles, the then Prince of Wales, and his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall, made their way to Balmoral to be by the Queen’s side. Shortly after, it was confirmed that Prince William, second in line to the throne, would also be traveling north.
2.39pm: A Royal Air Force flight, carrying Prince William, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward, and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, took off from RAF Northolt in London.
3.10pm: Tragically, the Queen passed away from old age, with her daughter, the Princess Royal, by her side.
3.50pm: The plane carrying the royal family members landed at Aberdeen airport.
Just after 5pm: A fleet of cars, including one driven by Prince William, arrived at Balmoral, where the grieving family gathered.
6.30pm: Buckingham Palace released a statement confirming the Queen’s peaceful passing at Balmoral. It was announced that the King and Queen Consort would remain at the estate for the evening and return to London the following day.
Just after 7pm: In a heartfelt address, King Charles, who ascended the throne after his mother’s death, expressed his profound sadness and paid tribute to his beloved mother. He acknowledged the widespread grief felt by the nation, the Realms, and the Commonwealth.
7.08pm: Prime Minister Liz Truss referred to the event as “the passing of the second Elizabethan age” and concluded her address with the words “God save the King.”
7.25pm: Clarence House confirmed that King Charles would be known as King Charles III, marking a new chapter in the monarchy’s history.
As the nation mourns the loss of a cherished sovereign, the world watches in collective grief. The legacy of Queen Elizabeth II will forever be remembered, and her absence will be deeply felt by countless people worldwide.
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