UK star's song climbs 57 chart spots after Kate duo
Created: 12/28/2021, 12:17 PM
From: Julia Hanigk
Duchess Kate plays the piano at Westminster Abbey on December 25th, 21st.
© Alex Bramall / dpa / picture alliance
After Duchess Kate's piano performance with Tom Walker at Westminster Abbey, the musician speaks about the success of his song.
London - This Christmas was very special not only for British citizens but also for the British royal family.
The Queen remembered her late husband Prince Philip in her Christmas speech.
Meghan and Harry, on the other hand, published a greeting card on which they showed their daughter Lilibet for the first time.
Duchess Kate suddenly sat down at the piano as a mega-star in a TV show
Duchess Kate and Prince William * attended the concert "Royal Carols: Together at Christmas" in Westminster Abbey, which was recorded on TV on Christmas Eve.
There the Duchess surprised in a red dress with a royal appearance.
The 39-year-old suddenly sat down at the piano and accompanied the successful Scottish singer Tom Walker.
The concert was dedicated to the country's Corona heroes.
So the chosen song had a deeper meaning: Kate and Walker played "For Those Who Can't Be Here".
The song is about remembering people who can no longer be present.
Tom Walker feels in Kate's guilt - his song got a chart push
The country celebrated Duchess Catherine * for this successful performance.
Tom Walker later confirmed this in an interview with the
Sun.
The duo was apparently so well received that the 30-year-old had the feeling that he owed the Duchess a fee.
“It was so well received that I probably owe her royalties now.
She sent me a letter thanking her for the opportunity, but I should really thank her.
The song climbed 57 places in the charts.
It was a wonderful experience and she was so warm.
She went out of her way to thank all the musicians, but it was us who felt so grateful to be part of something so special, ”said Walker.
Secret rehearsal of Kate and Walker before the performance - musician talks about "nervous" Kate
The chart topper and the Duchess met secretly before the concert to plan the performance, Walker recalls: “We met for a rehearsal beforehand, and I gave her a recording of the piece without the piano part so that she could practice. It was obvious that she had taken the time to perfect it. She was brilliant. "
Although Kate Middleton should be used to the publicity due to her numerous public appearances, she was quite nervous before her moment on stage, Walker said in the
Sun
: "You'd think that the royal family doesn't get nervous about them so used to the spotlight.
But this was obviously a completely different, new experience for her. ”He
previously explained
to the
Mirror
: Kate would have been“ quite nervous ”“ because she had not played with anyone in a long time ”.
The two celebrities met at a previous charity event.
The idea for a joint Christmas appearance finally came from Duchess Catherine.
British enthusiastic about Kate's piano performance
Viewers of the Christmas show praised the Royal on Twitter.
“Future Queen plays for Tom Walker.
Absolutely amazing, ”wrote one fan, for example. Another added:“ There is no end to your talents ”.
And: “If you think that you can no longer love Kate, she gets to the point with Tom Walker on the piano.
What a woman! ”Someone also commented,“ The way it was filmed, it wasn't just about her.
What
a change from Meghan. ”
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