National Television Awards: Emmerdale hailed by King as soap wins big

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By Paul GlynnEntertainment reporter

King Charles III praised the es crunch of Emmerdale tribution as the soap opera won big at the National Television Awards (NTA) on the eve of its 50th anniversary.

Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby have retained their titles of daytime TV king and queen, too, following their "queue" controversy. his winning speech.

Elsewhere, Ant and Dec won their 21st straight best presenter trophy.

The couple missed the ceremony, however, after both caught Covid.

This year's NTAs, voted on by the public, had take place at Wembley Arena in London, a month later than planned due to the Queen's death.

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The King was on hand via video message to give his royal approval to one of the evening's big winners, Emmerdale.