ITV This Morning's Phillip Schofield shares what they weren't allowed to talk about after visit to Buckingham Palace

15.09.2022 - 11:23 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Phillip Schofield has shared how he and other members of the This Morning team weren't allowed to share one detail from their visit to Buckingham Palace earlier this year. Back in May, the presenter and his co-host Holly Willoughby headed to the late Queen's London residence for a special edition of the daytime show.

The unique programme saw them revamp their classic titles featuring the theme tune being played by a royal band. "This Morning by royal appointment," a message read on screen before the latter part of the message changed to "from Buckingham Palace." Viewers could then see a white taxi making its way through the gates and into the grounds of the London landmark.

"Well, we've made some entrances in our time but this has got to be one of the most special I would have thought," Phillip was heard saying as Holly laughed. She then added: "This is ridiculous! When you think of the people who have driven round in vehicles up to this grand entrance..."

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Holly and Phillip then went on to spend an hour broadcasting from the iconic location which saw them learn as much as possible about their grand surroundings while horticultural expert David Domoney explored the Queen’s favourite corners of her garden and chef Phil Vickery head into the Palace's kitchen.

And following Queen Elizabeth II's death last week, This Morning has been revising some of those memories in a series of special tribute shows. On Wednesday's show, Phil Vickery was on hand to make what was the late monarch's favourite Sticky Ginger Loaf Cake under the watchful eye of Yvonne Browne, the Vice President of the Sandringham WI, of which the