Have you ever imagined a collaboration between the royal family and the legendary music icon? Today, we’d like to introduce you to a trio performance featuring two top music stars and a member of the royal family.
In a memorable event at Kensington Palace in 2013, Jon Bon Jovi took the stage at the Centrepoint Gala Dinner and surprised everyone by inviting a special guest to join him. As he strummed the opening chords of his band’s iconic hit “Livin’ on a Prayer,” he suggested that the “karaoke kid” could come up and sing a few words. To everyone’s astonishment, the “karaoke kid” turned out to be none other than Prince William, a patron of the homeless charity Centrepoint.
Although the prince initially hesitated, Bon Jovi persistently encouraged him to join in for the chorus. “You’re gonna come up for the chorus,” he insisted. He sang the first verse of a stripped-down version of his signature song.
With Taylor Swift’s support, the stage was set for an extraordinary collaboration. Two music superstars and a member of the royal family were about to unite and perform one of the most beloved songs in rock history.
As the song went on, the prince gained confidence and his vocals became more prominent. The duet with Swift, an acclaimed singer in her own right, only enhanced the enchanting performance. As the performance ended, William and Swift gracefully exited the stage hand in hand.
The performance has garnered over 3.5 million views and received countless compliments from viewers. Watch this incredible moment below:
Reflecting on this experience, William acknowledged that it helped boost his confidence. Despite feeling uncomfortable on stage, he mustered the courage to perform at Swift’s urging.
Despite forgetting some of the lyrics, which happened to be one of his favorite songs, he appreciated the lesson it taught him – that it’s okay to let go of worries about image and sometimes embrace making a fool of oneself.
This unforgettable collaboration between music royalty and the royal family proved the power of music to bring people together and transcend boundaries.