Princess of Wales makes surprise appearance at Eurovision to play piano in show opening

The Princess of Wales has made a surprise appearance playing piano during the opening performance of Eurovision.

Kate Middleton was seen playing a piece which was recorded at Windsor Castle earlier this month in a 10 second piece clip, which featured in a performance by last year’s Ukrainian winners Kalush Orchestra.

Her contribution to the opening film involved a short, instrumental piano performance created by Joe Price and Kojo Samuel.

It was recorded earlier this month in the Crimson Drawing Room of Windsor Castle.

The clip also included contributions from last year’s UK Eurovision entrant Sam Ryder who finished as runner up, and composer Lord Andrew Lloyd-Webber.

The princess, has achieved grade three at piano, and has previously performed alongside pop star Tom Walker. He sang his Christmas song For Those Who Can’t Be Here during a carol service she hosted at Westminster Abbey in 2021.

The Princess was taught piano by Daniel Nicholls from the ages of 11 to 13, and he also gave music lessons to her brother James, sister Pippa and mother Carole.

“I don’t think she was ever going to be a concert pianist,” Mr Nicholls told the BBC in 2011. She soon switched her attention to flute and singing.

The official Twitter account for the Prince and Princess of Wales teased her appearance in a tweet this evening, writing: “A Eurovision surprise A pleasure to join Kalush Orchestra in a special performance of last year’s winning @eurovision entry. “Enjoy the show, Liverpool”.

Drummers also joined the Ukrainian folk-rap group, performing from on top of a giant open palm, while pyrotechnics flared.