Duchess of Edinburgh makes surprise appearance on BBC Radio 4 drama

• The Duchess of Edinburgh made a surprise cameo appearance on the BBC Radio 4 drama, The Archers.
• A self-professed fan, Sophie secretly recorded her segment in May at the BBC Mailbox in Birmingham.
• She appeared in her real-life capacity as honorary president of Linking Environment and Farming (Leaf), at the fictional Borchester Show.
• The episode was broadcast during the drama’s 75th anniversary year, following previous royal appearances by Queen Camilla and Princess Margaret.
• The Archers is the world's longest-running continuous drama serial, known for tackling pressing topical issues.

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Duchess of Edinburgh makes unexpected cameo appearance on The Archers