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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Kate Ng

Royal fans delighted by Princess of Wales’s stunning Eurovision cameo: ‘Has the champagne gone to my head?’

Alex Bramall/PA

Fans watching the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest were shocked when the Princess of Wales made a surprise appearance in the opening performance by Kalush Orchestra.

Kate Middleton appeared in a pre-recorded video as part of last year’s Ukrainian winners’ act and played a few bars of piano for their song “Stefania”. The UK’s Sam Ryder, who came in second last year, and musical theatre legend Andrew Lloyd Webber also took part in the opening song.

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