Those tuning into This Morning today might be wondering why Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield aren't hosting from the ITV studio as usual. The presenting duo will instead do the show live from Buckingham Palace on Tuesday, May 24.
The move comes ahead of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations, which will see the UK get a four-day bank holiday to mark the momentous occasion. The Jubilee is an unprecedented anniversary as it is the first time a British monarch has reached 70 years on the throne. You can read more about the bank holiday, here.
This Morning announced they would be moving the show to Buckingham Palace on Monday, May 23. Holly and Phil told viewers: "Hello and welcome to your Monday this morning. It is the start of a brand new week and we have got a very exciting announcement."
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Gyles Brandreth then walked through the doors alongside two members of the London Fanfare Trumpets and read out an exclusive invitation from Buckingham Palace.
He said: "Dear Mr Schofield and Ms Willoughby, you have been given a royal appointment for tomorrow, as we will be broadcasting live from Buckingham Palace to mark Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee.
"You will be taking a look back at the Queen's magnificent 70 years of sovereign, with a host of special guests. We look forward to welcoming you live from 10 o'clock tomorrow morning as the celebrations begin at Buckingham Palace.
Holly said, "I'm so excited. That almost made me cry!", as Phillip added: "Beautifully done!"
Holly continued: "Downton Abbey and now Buckingham Palace - we do get the keys to all the best houses in Britain, don't we?"
The royal show will see Phillip, Holly and Gyles, take viewers on a look back at the Queen's history-making 70-year reign. Gok Wan will give a tour of the Picture Gallery and also discuss the Queen's incredible style evolution over the past eight decades, while horticultural expert David Domoney will explore the Queen’s favourite corners of her garden.
Finally, chef Phil Vickery will experience the royal kitchens and reveal the origins of legendary Palace recipes.
Editor of This Morning, Martin Frizell, said: "This will be our way of commemorating one of the greatest monarchs in history. To be allowed to broadcast from the Palace, which has been her home for most of her life is an honour. Our viewers will be in for a real treat. We are taking a host of our This Morning family with us and I’m sure this will be a memorable day for us all."
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