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Princess Charlotte is a piano prodigy, says Lang Lang
23 May
Summary
- Princess Charlotte, 11, has started playing the piano.
- Pianist Lang Lang encouraged Charlotte's musical talent.
- The Princess of Wales is a lifelong piano player.
Princess Charlotte, the 11-year-old daughter of the Prince and Princess of Wales, has begun learning to play the piano. Renowned pianist Lang Lang revealed that Kate Middleton encouraged her daughter, suggesting that dedication to practice could lead to great musical achievements. This musical inclination runs in the family, as Kate herself is a lifelong piano player.
Kate, the Princess of Wales, learned to play the piano as a child and significantly developed her skills during the COVID-19 lockdowns. She recognized music's power to unite people, especially during challenging times, which motivated her involvement in a 2021 Christmas performance. Lang Lang's comments came after a recent performance at the Royal Albert Hall for a charity fundraiser.
During the event, the Princess of Wales engaged with Lang Lang about discovering young talent, specifically mentioning a blind and autistic musician named Lucy. Lang Lang highlighted the serendipitous nature of finding Lucy, who later performed with him after winning a musical competition. The Princess of Wales attended the event with Prince William, alongside Swedish royals Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel.
