Kate Middleton revealed her incredible hidden talent for the first time on television during a festive performance with singer Tom Walker.
The Duchess of Cambridge stunned the audience and listeners at home with her piano skills as she joined Walker for a special performance during the Royal Carols: Together at Christmas ITV special, which aired on Friday, December 24.
Watch the magical performance right here:
At Westminster Abbey, the duo performed the singer’s holiday song, 'For Those Who Can’t Be Here' with Walker on guitar and vocals and the duchess herself playing the piano.
The duchess was festive as ever in her monochromatic red ensemble as she accompanied Walker throughout their ethereal performance of the poignant tune.
Walker discussed the moment during an interview, describing the duchess as a "warm-hearted, lovely person" to ITV.
"Without doubt, it was a once in a lifetime experience," Walker said. "I thought she absolutely smashed the performance; it’s not easy to just jump behind a piano with a bunch of musicians you’ve never played with before and record live takes to camera, but she completely nailed it."
Rehearsals for the performance were kept under wraps to keep the duchess’ special appearance a surprise. Walker himself said he didn't even realize that she could play the piano.
"So, we got together, we rehearsed the song like nine times and by the end of it she’d absolutely nailed it, and then she went away for a couple of days and practiced it, and then we finally got to do the recording of it," he added.
After the special aired, a message was shared on the official Instagram for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to celebrate the TV special and its message for viewers.
A series of photos capturing various moments throughout the night were shared on Instagram, accompanied by a touching message about the holiday season amid the pandemic.
"Together at Christmas brought together so many inspirational individuals for a night of wonderful carols and music," the caption read in part. "But above all, it was about celebrating the goodwill, acts of kindness, love, empathy, and compassion which have helped people come through these difficult times."
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