The Duchess of Edinburgh surprised listeners with a guest appearance on Thursday's episode of BBC Radio 4's long-running drama, The Archers.
Sophie, a devoted fan of the show, portrayed herself in her real-life capacity as honorary president of Linking Environment and Farming (Leaf) during the fictional Borchester Show.
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The segment was secretly recorded in May at the BBC Mailbox studio in Birmingham and aired at 7 p.
m. as part of the program's 75th anniversary celebrations.
Before the broadcast, the show's website teased the appearance, stating: "Nerves are frayed on the day of the Borchester Show, and a surprise guest makes their mark."
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The Duchess met with cast members including Charles Collingwood, Tim Bentinck, David Troughton, and Susie Riddell before recording her lines under studio lights.
Royal Cameo Tradition
This performance continues a tradition of royal appearances on the radio soap opera.
Queen Camilla made a cameo in 2011 for the National Osteoporosis Society, and Princess Margaret appeared in 1984.
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The Archers has been broadcast since 1951 and has produced over 20,000 episodes, addressing contemporary issues such as climate change and agricultural economic challenges.
