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James Brinsford

Prince Charles and Camilla could host Strictly at Buckingham Palace as they 'love show'

Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, have shared their "love" of Strictly Come Dancing amid speculation that they could host a round of the BBC show at Buckingham Palace.

The 73-year-old Prince of Wales is reportedly 'open' for the dance show to head to the royal residence, especially as Camilla, 74, is a 'superfan'.

It has been reported that the royals are in secret talks with show bosses and that the Queen has given her blessing for Strictly to rock up at the palace.

In a statement to The Mirror, representatives at Clarence House "declined to comment" on the rumours but did admit they "can confirm" that Charles and Camilla "love Strictly".

Prince Charles and Camilla could host Strictly at Buckingham Palace (Getty Images)

A source has told The Sun that the royals are "very much driving" the chance of Strictly coming to Buckingham Palace and that "the BBC couldn’t quite believe what was being offered."

The source added that if this was to get the green light, then it would be "TV dreamland" and would make "a wonderful spectacle".

It is believed that having the quarter of semi-finals of the show from the Queen's residence, it would be a fitting end to her Platinum Jubilee year.

Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice dance on the Strictly live tour (Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)
Prince Charles and the Queen could have Strictly bring the curtain down on the Platinum Jubilee year (Getty Images)

Insiders have said that there is a huge ballroom at the Palace, which has been the venue of 112 state banquets over the Queen's reign.

Another source told The Sun that there is a "real desire" for this to happen and it would be a "wonderful treat" for the Palace to host the show.

They did admit though that "a lot of work needs to be done to get it over the line."

With Charles and Camilla "delighted and honoured" for Strictly to come to the Palace, the source said "there is a commitment and sense of goodwill to achieve" the reality of hosting Strictly.

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