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Buckingham Palace Honors Dolly Parton with '9 to 5'
26 Aug
Summary
- Soldiers played Dolly Parton's '9 to 5' after her passing.
- The tribute occurred at Buckingham Palace during a ceremony.
- Parton had a long-standing connection with British royalty.
The Band of the Coldstream Guards, soldiers under King Charles, paid tribute to the late Dolly Parton by performing her classic song "9 to 5" outside Buckingham Palace. This occurred the morning after the country music icon's death was announced. The royal family shared a video of the performance, noting Parton's joy, comfort, and inspiration, particularly through her Imagination Library program.
Parton, who passed away after a brief battle with cancer, had a notable connection with the British royals. She had previously turned down an invitation to tea with Kate Middleton due to album promotion and expressed a desire to host the Princess of Wales and her children at Dollywood. Her engagement with the royal family extended back to 1977 when she performed for Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee.
