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Soap star claims she was asked to ‘take Prince Charles’ virginity’

He’s used to his love life playing out in the public eye, but bombshell allegations about Prince Charles' coming of age have been revealed after an actress claims she was asked to take the young royal’s virginity.

British soap star Amanda Barrie is currently appearing on the UK version of Celebrity Big Brother, with her revelations leaving royal watchers reeling.

Amanda, who starred in iconic UK show Coronation Street, claims fellow actor James Robertson Justice, a friend of Prince Philip, asked her to help Prince Charles with his first foray into manhood in the 1960s.

Amanda claims she was asked to help Prince Charles become a man. Photo: Getty
Amanda claims she was asked to help Prince Charles become a man. Photo: Getty

With Prince Charles attending Gordonstoun school at the time, Amanda was asked to James’ Scotland home where he put forward the proposal.

“[James] was obviously very embarrassed and went round and round in circles before it came out,” the Daily Mail reports Amanda saying.

“Finally, he admitted he was one of eight people who had been selected to help 'launch the royal males into their future life', as he put it.

The young royal was reportedly still at school at the time. Photo: Getty
The young royal was reportedly still at school at the time. Photo: Getty

“Between them, they had to choose anyone they thought would be suitable to teach Prince Charles about sex, and James had decided that I was suitable."

Amanda has been appearing on British soaps for decades. Photo: Getty
Amanda has been appearing on British soaps for decades. Photo: Getty

James then reportedly told Amanda that if things went well, she would become a “kind of fixture – not a girlfriend”, but made it clear there was no payment involved.

Despite the unusual request, Amanda admits there was one clincher that saw her say no.

Charles and Amanda have been spotted in public in the past. Photo: Getty
Charles and Amanda have been spotted in public in the past. Photo: Getty

With James requesting she take a pair of khaki shorts with her when meeting the prince to go shooting, the actress – who later came out as bisexual in 2002 and is now married to journalist Hilary Bonner – balked.

The 82-year-old is currently back on screens on the UK version of Celebrity Big Brother. Photo: Getty
The 82-year-old is currently back on screens on the UK version of Celebrity Big Brother. Photo: Getty

“It was those that did it,” the Daily Mail reports her saying.

“I couldn't imagine me, in my wig and false eyelashes, dressed in khaki shorts striding across the moors. I had this terrible image of having to face the Queen over breakfast. What would she say? 'So, Amanda, how was it?'”

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