Phillip Schofield shares 'secret' exit plan on Queen's ITV appearance and nod to Prince Philip in appearance

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Phillip Schofield has revealed all on the Queen's unexpected appearance during the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebration at Windsor Castle on Sunday evening (May 15).

He was presenting the coverage on ITV alongside Julie Etchingham. Queen Elizabeth II arrived to a standing ovation from the 4,000 strong crowd for the star-studded equestrian extravaganza featuring some of the world’s leading performers in what was the first major event marking the her 70-year reign.

The 96-year-old monarch's appearance at A Gallop Through History, which chronicled the events of the first Elizabethan age, from the attempted invasion of the Spanish Armada to leading figures of the day like William Shakespeare, wasn't announced in advance. READ MORE: Phillip Schofield cosies up to Tom Cruise for selfie after coming under fire from ITV viewers The event was staged by the Royal Windsor Horse Show which has been welcoming spectators for the past three days including the Queen who spent part of her Friday touring the show grounds after earlier missing the State Opening of Parliament.

And she clearly enjoyed the show, where she was seen sitting in the royal box with a blanket over her knees and a shawl around her shoulders, and at its finale, when her own horses and ponies were led around the open-air arena, appeared enthralled, beaming as the animals passed the royal box.