THEPrince William revealed it years ago, in an interview: his wife Kate Middleton is a huge fan of Strictly Come Dancingthe original English edition of our Dancing with the Stars, and never misses an episode. For this reason, the Princess of Wales could not resist the invitation of the producers and Fridaythe Last year he brought Charlotte, 8, and Louis, 5, to watch the quarter-finals.
Kate Middleton visits the set of Dancing with the Stars English
For the occasion, the London studios of BBC they were literally armored. Only a few insiders, including the two presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, were admitted in front of the princess and her children Charlotte and Louis, who were able to play undisturbed on the dance floorperforming with the dancers and having fun pretending to be judges, sitting in the empty jury seats.
The (yet another) pranks of Prince Louis
Mindful of her son’s tantrums during the Coronation of Charles III last May, Kate tried to keep the very lively Louis under control, keeping his more hand possible, also aided by Charlotte who, unlike her little brother, has long known how to behave in public like a true Royal. But it seems that the little boy still managed to free himself, running on the floor towards a balcony where the dancers gather during each episode.
Louis and Charlotte at the Trooping the Color parade, London, June 2023 (Getty Images)
Charlotte and Louis had fun dressing up as dancers
After exploring the set, Charlotte and Louis were taken behind the scenes and were able to see for themselves what happens before and during each episode. Playing in the make-up room and extensive wardrobe, they wore stage costumes and Louis even found a golden crown which he immediately put on his head.
Kate Middleton was invited. We will soon see her in the audience Dancing English?
The Royals’ visit lasted two hours and the princess was immediately invited to watch an episode in person, with a front row seat. Kate was, However, forced to refuse. Years ago, Countess Sophie of Wessex, also passionate about dancing, she let herself be convinced and went accompanied by her daughter Louis, but their presence in the studios had distracted the audience at home too much.
Prince Louis with mother Kate at Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, London, June 2022 (Getty Images)
Queen Camilla wants the Dancing English at his home
Camilla, friend of Craig Revel Horwood, a historic member of the jury, was also forced over the years to renounce the invitation to personally attend the program. The Queen is also a fan of a particular episode that takes place every year in the city of Blackpool – a true temple of international dance competitions, located in the north of England – and for this reason he would even like to “bring” Strictly Come Dancing in one of the Royal residences.
King Charles opens the gates of Buckingham Palace
Already three years ago the producers of the program had gone, at the invitation of the then Prince Charles, to inspect the royal palace in London and had indicated the majestic and sumptuous Ballroom like a perfect location. King Charles who, like his mother Elizabeth, loves to dance, he immediately agreed and started the preparations. This year, they say at court, it was not possible due to the Coronation celebrations, but the next edition, in September 2024, could be – finally – the right opportunity.
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