The Duchess is scheduled to perform her first public piano performance at her Christmas carol concert tonight.
Kate Middleton, 39, who is set to spend the festive weekend at her Norfolk home of Anmer Hall, is preparing for the Royal Carols: Together At Christmas one-hour television special which will be broadcast on ITV on tonight at 7.30pm.
In this new Instagram clip, the three-year-old mother walks up to the piano in Westminster Abbey and takes a seat before starting to play.
The video was not sound-proofed, but the caption suggested that the royals could have a special performance tonight by their mother-of-3.
The 39-year-old Duchess will perform her first public piano recital during the Christmas Carol Concert, to air tonight
The text reads: “Tonight” alongside the musical note and piano emojis. @ITV. 7:30pm. #TogetherAtChristmas.’
As a child, the Duchess was proficient in playing the instrument and achieved Grade 3. However, she has not performed publicly.
Before the 2011 Royal Wedding, her pianist teacher had previously told her that she was a “good” player.
Daniel Nicholls was the one who taught the Duchess piano playing, as well as her mother Carole and sister Pippa.
The short video shows Kate Middleton walking up to the piano in Westminster Abbey, before she takes a seat to begin to play.
The video was not sound-proofed, but the caption suggested that the royals could have a special performance tonight by the mother of three.
At the time, he said: ‘Kate came for lessons when she was about 10 or 11, until she was 13, about 1993 to 95.
She was incredibly kind and a joy to have as a piano teacher. My family (except Mike) was taught by me, Carole, Pippa, and James. They were normal students of the piano and just lovely.
At the time, he said: ‘I don’t think anyone would say she was going to be a concert pianist, but she was good at it, she always did everything she was told.’
Kate began piano lessons and then took up flute. She played the flute until she was 18 years old in the orchestra at the school.
Kate created the carol-service, which was a family event with many members of the royal household attending. It was a way to express gratitude to those who went above and beyond in support of people affected by the pandemic.
Her sister Pippa was also part of Tootie-Flooties, a senior flute ensemble.
Kate designed the carol ceremony – which turned out to be a family event with many members of the royal household attending. This was to express gratitude for those who went above and beyond in support of people affected by the pandemic, and also to acknowledge the few but not insignificant acts that were witnessed across the country during these two years.
It has been developed with BBC Studios Events Productions but will be broadcast on ITV.
According to reports, Prince William and Kate dropped the BBC from their Christmas special following the criticisms by the Queen and Prince Charles for the series The Princes and the Press. credibility for ‘overblown, unfounded claims’ regarding the Royal Family
Photographs taken at Royal Carols Together at Christmas captured the royals seeming to concentrate as they sing along with festive songs.
A host of royals joined them, including Princess Beatrice (33), and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi (3 pictured), Princess Eugenie (31), and Zara Tindall and Mike Tindall
In her recorded introduction message the Duchess reveals she chose Westminster Abbey for the service because ‘it’s a place that’s really special to William and me’. In 2011, the couple were married at Westminster Abbey.
Kate and Prince William were joined at the service by a host of royal family members, including the Countess of Wessex, 55, Princess Beatrice, 33, and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, Princess Eugenie, 31, and Zara and Mike Tindall.
Carole Middleton’s parents, Michael Middleton, and Pippa Middleton, her siblings, were all present at the event.
The Together At Christmas carol service was attended by ‘unsung heroes’ from across the UK in recognition of their ‘inspirational’ efforts to protect and care for those around them.
The nominations came from local Lieutenancies and community networks as well as patronages of The Queen, The Prince and The Duchess Of Cambridge.
The Duke and Duchess had the opportunity to meet and spend time with individuals during their engagements.
As she entered London for the Christmas carol service, The Duchess Of Cambridge (pictured center) wore an elegant look.
‘We owe them a huge debt of gratitude for all they’ve done in bringing people together and supporting their communities,’ Kate added.
Introducing star performers including Ellie Goulding, Leona Lewis, Tom Walker and the Westminster Abbey choir, Kate added that music had been ‘so important to me during the pandemic as I think it was to so many people too’.
‘But above all it’s about celebrating the goodwill, the acts of kindness, love, empathy, and compassion to help people come through these difficult times,’ she added.
The service includes readings by The Duke and Cambridge, British Paralympian Kim Daybell and junior doctor Kim Daybell and actor Tom Felton. Kate Garraway is the presenter. Additionally, To The Day will be performed, which Lemn Sissay, poet, wrote for this service.
Together At Christmas was created and presented in collaboration with Westminster Abbey, BBC Studios Events Productions. It will air on Christmas Eve at 7.30pm on ITV