Camilla pays tribute to domestic abuse victims with powerful ribbon scene on EastEnders

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Prince Charles and Camilla made their debut on hit BBC One soap EastEnders on Thursday 2 June. The Prince of Wales, 73, and Duchess of Cornwall, 74, starred as themselves and joined Albert Square's residents with a street party to celebrate the Queen 's Platinum Jubilee.

In one powerful moment, Camilla tied a ribbon for "all the victims of domestic abuse" after meeting Karen Taylor, played by Lorraine Stanley, whose on-screen daughter Chantelle Atkins, played by Jessica Plummer, was murdered in a domestic abuse storyline.The Duchess of Cornwall took a purple ribbon and tied it around a tree in memory of Chantelle, who suffered months of abuse from on-screen husband Gray Atkins, played by Toby-Alexander Smith.

Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter. In powerful scenes, Camilla said: "This is for your daughter, Chantelle.This is for all victims of domestic abuse.

It’s very important that she is remembered. My heart goes out to you, I know a lot of people who have lost children." Viewers were quick to take to Twitter over the powerful moment with one person tweeting: "My favourite part of that episode was the tree to remember Chantelle and other domestic abuse victims, it was such a lovely thing to do #eastenders." A different account put: "Excellent bit with the Duchess and the ribbon to highlight the cause #DomesticAbuse #EastEnders." While another soap watcher added: "Oh im so emotional about Camilla placing a ribbon for domestic abuse.