In her role as Mayoress of Weatherfield, Annie prepares herself to meet Princess Alexandra at the official opening of the Manchester Festival. She denies that she's nervous at the prospect and gets annoyed at Hilda who can see that she's still upset at Billy's departure. The residents clear the community centre hall after the Festival day. Stan drops a trestle table on Jerry's foot. Ena questions Ken who assures her that he has no intentions on Faye-Marie. Alf thinks Annie should go and stay with Joan for a while. Alf and Annie leave for the ceremony, leaving Bet with an unstocked bar. Elsie's annoyed when Alan offers to help her bring crates up from the cellar, telling him that it's Annie's problem. Ena questions Faye-Marie about the state of her marriage and her attraction for Ken. She suggests that Ena tell her husband if she's that concerned.