Truly, we wonder what the British Royal family can’t do. We’ve seen all of them master a sport (or in Kate Middleton’s case, almost every single one she tries), multiple languages, and more to keep longtime royal fans on their toes. But one that never fails to surprise people is how musically gifted the family is!
In case you missed it, Kate surprised the world when she made a cameo for the 2023 Eurovision on May 13. The Princess of Wales played a touching piano number alongside last year’s Ukrainian winners: the Kalush Orchestra, as a tribute to Ukraine after President Zelensky was banned.
Ever since Kate’s surprise piano performance on the final day of the 2023 Eurovision, people have been wondering: can other members of the British royal family play multiple instruments? Which ones can they play?
Well, lucky for you curious royal fans, we found quite a few musical tidbits about the family, including some snapshots of their most musical moments throughout the years. From Princess Diana’s piano playing to King Charles III’s surprising talent, this family has quite a few shocking talents up their sleeves.
Check out every single time the British Royal Family showed off their musical talents below:
Kate Middleton’s Piano Playing
Along with the surprise Eurovision piano playing, Kate Middleton shocked fans by playing for the 2021 Christmas Concert. For those that don’t know, Kate has been playing the piano since childhood, specifically when she was 11, like Queen Elizabeth II!
Kate Middleton: Training Conductor
Along with playing the piano, Kate Middleton plays the flute! While she hasn’t publicly shown off that talent yet, she did try her hand at conducting back in 2017, per Insider.
Princess Diana’s Piano Skills
While Princess Diana didn’t show off her musical chops often, she always wowed everyone with her flawless renditions of tricky pieces like “Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2,” per Hello.
Prince William’s Guitar Tricks
At the Innovation is GREAT reception in 2014, Prince William dabbled a bit with the Keytar guitar and revealed his hidden talent of playing the bass guitar well, per Telegraph.
Queen Elizabeth II’s Love for Piano
Queen Elizabeth II learned to play the piano at only 11 years old!
Princes at the Piano
In one of the most iconic photos of Princess Diana with her sons Prince Harry and Prince William, we see the two kiddos at the piano! While neither hs reportedly kept up their piano lessons, we still adore the then-tykes for trying!
Charles is a Cellist
So here’s something you may not have known: King Charles III is a gifted cellist! In fact, he played in the cello section of his university orchestra, and often practiced Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony in his room, per Classic FM.
King Charles’ Ukulele
Cello isn’t the only string instrument the King can play! Back in 2011, Charles played a homemade ukulele!
King Charles & Queen Camilla Drumming
Back in March 2022, King Charles and Queen Camilla played Bodhran drums with an Irish Folk Band during a visit to The Irish Cultural Centre!
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