Corrie's Bill Roache says Queen made you feel like you were 'only person in her life'
ok.co.ukCoronation Street actor Bill Roache has said the Queen made you feel like you were “the only person in her life” as he reflected on his encounters with her over the years.The 90-year-old, who is best known for playing Ken Barlow in the ITV soap, recalled meeting the late monarch personally and during her two visits to the cobbles of Weatherfield while appearing on a special episode of This Morning on Monday.
Bill was among one of the veteran cast members who greeted the head of state when she visited in 1982 to open the show’s new set and more recently in 2021 as the soap celebrated its 60th year on screens.
For all of the latest updates, sign up for OK!'s Royal newsletter.The 2021 visit was after the Covid lockdown period and reflected how important soaps had been during this time.
Bill told This Morning that he had used the time to compliment the Queen on also being "wonderful" during the difficult coronavirus period as well.
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