BBC The Repair Shop viewers make same remarks over Jay…

BBC The Repair Shop viewers make same remarks over Jay Blades and King Charles partnership amid clock revelation

The Repair Shop viewers are used to watching members of the public take some of their most treasured items in to see the experts in the hope of having them restored to their former glory. However, the latest episode saw a major change as host Jay Blades was joined by a VIP guest.

King Charles III invited The Repair Shop gang Dumfries House in Scotland to help him with a bracket clock and a Wemyss Ware ceramic piece. The episode, which was filmed prior to Charles becoming monarch following his beloved mother's death on September 9, was a one-off to mark the BBC’s centenary.

And King Charles was visibly moved as he viewed the handiwork on an 18th-century clock whose chimes had been restored, adding: “It shows what love, care and attention does.”

Before the big reveal, presenter Jay greeted the monarch with a cup of Earl Grey tea presented in an HRH mug, to which Charles responded: “How did you guess.” As he entered The Repair Shop barn, Charles asked horologist Steve Fletcher: "Have you got the bells working again? The suspense is killing me."

Following the uncovering, the royal said: "Oh my, look at that you see. Fantastic. It just shows what love, care and attention does. Marvellous. Having seen what it was like I can’t thank you enough, it really is wonderful. It will look really special back in Dumfries House."

After the pendulum was swung in order to hear the clock’s tick-tock, Charles glanced at his wristwatch to compare the time, saying: "Sorry, just checking."

The King had a restoration request of his own (PA)

On hearing the clock’s chime, Charles had a revalation of his own as he added: "You see, such a good sound. That’s it, just trying to work out what the tune is. It’s a Scottish tune, is it? It took me a long time to realise there is one at Clarence House that plays the national anthem, it took me a long time to realise it was."

Later, when Jay asked if he was happy about the restorations, Charles added: “Oh God yes. I am so grateful to you.” The episode also saw Charles meet students from the Prince’s Foundation Building Craft Programme – a training initiative that teaches traditional skills such as blacksmithing, stonemasonry and wood carving and saw him shown restorations made to the damaged 19th century piece made for Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee by British ceramics maker Wemyss Ware.

And viewers of the BBC One show couldn't help but make the same remark about Jay and the King. @profmyster21 tweeted: "@jayblades_ and King Charles @RoyalFamily #TheRepairShop The wonderful partnership you never knew you needed to see. What an absolute joy this show is. How funny is the King?? Brilliant stuff."

The then Prince of Wales inspected his new working clock (PA)

@JulieAnnMulvey posted: "Watching #TheRepairShop on catch up, with our new King. How wonderful this all is. Much enjoying." @Angel_Rc22 commented: "Such a wonderful rapport between he and Jay! I was smiling the whole way through #TheRepairShop." @aves98_judy echoed: "What a wonderful partnership HRH and Jay made on tonight's special #TheRepairShop. How joyous!"

@colin2908 shared: "#TheRepairShop what a stellar episode of this programme. His Majesty and @jayblades_ were just wonderful together. Very moving indeed. GSTK and god bless Jay!" @Michell97251184 added: "#therepairshop oh that was wonderful heartwarming. Look at Jay with King Charles Worlds apart brought them together I hope they have become friends thank you to all at the repair shop for a wonderful unforgettable episode."

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