Tyrone Dobbs could only dream of getting up close to the Queen's personal car.
But actor Alan Halsall had just the opportunity when the monarch visited the Coronation Street set on Thursday.
The stars of the show lined the cobbles, which had been a red carpet, to welcome the Queen to the set after the soap celebrated its 60th anniversary in December.
And the cast excitedly shared the behind-the-scenes selfies and thoughts on the 'special' day.
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This included Alan, who is best known for playing Corrie mechanic Tyrone.
The 38-year-old actor took to Instagram to share a snap of him posing in front of Her Majesty's plush Bentley car which is reportedly valued at over £10million.
Smiling for the camera in a light blue and grey suit with a pair of sunglasses, Alan said: "Slightly different to the cars I am used to seeing on the cobbles!!
"Gave it a full service & MOT," he joked. "1 happy customer #amazingday."
And fans were quick to comment on the post.
"full service! You after an OBE," joked one.
Another said: "Hope the owner gave you a good tip."
"Hope you and Kev did a discount on the MOT and service," a third added.
A fourth said: "Did you not take it for a post quality control test drive then Alan."
His Corrie co-stars also joined in, marking the memorable day.
Colson Smith said: "Great day today mate. What a place to call home."
"What a day Al. So special," Jane Danson added.
While many fans thought Alan scrubbed up pretty well.
"Looking very dapper alanhalsall," wrote one.
Another commented: "You look great Alan."
"Ah you definitely scrub up well though," a third added.
A fourth gushed: "Looking very dapper."
Alan was also seen speaking with the Queen alongside Jennie McAlpine, who play Fiz, and Maureen Lipman, who plays Evelyn Plummer, who was holding the lead of Bob, or Cerberus in the show, a pet whippet.
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