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Tina Turner’s death has deeply saddened millions of people all over the world. As soon as the death of the great singer was announced, the process of paying tribute has started. On Friday, newly minted royal, King Charles III, paid musical tribute to the Queen of Rock and Roll.
King Charles on Wednesday allowed a band of Welsh Guards to perform the popular singer’s 1989 single “The Best” in front of Buckingham Palace following news of his death.
According to reports, ‘The Best’ song holds a special place in the Prince of Wales’ heart as it reminds him of his late mother Princess Diana. In an interview in December 2021, Prince William spoke candidly about what the singer’s music means to him. He said that his mother Diana would play “the best” for him and Prince Harry when they were being driven to school
The Prince of Wales recalled “One of the songs that I have largely memorized and associated with me at this time, and I still, to this day, still secretly quite enjoy, is Tina. Turner’s ‘The Best’ as I was singing in the back seat, it felt like a real family moment.
Fans react to King Charley’s royal tribute to the late Tina Turner
As videos of the moment were shared on social media, Tina’s fans wrote in a sweet gesture, “This is awesome! I love my crazy country.” A second fan commented, “Absolutely love it! Thank you.” A third person wrote, “Class act! A beautiful tribute to the Queen of Rock n Roll!”
When did Prince Charles meet Tina Turner?
Prince Charles’ first interaction with Tina Turner was in 1986 when she performed at the Prince’s Trust All-Star Rock Concert at Wembley Stadium. He was then married to his late ex-wife, Princess Diana, and they were living in London. Tina Tunner, who hails from Brownsville, Tennessee, was seen holding hands with a smiling Charles in a backstage photo.
Meanwhile, several stars including Beyoncé and Lizzo paid tribute to the great on stage and others such as Mick Jagger, Oprah Winfrey, Cher and Angela Bassett shared their memories of the “Proud Mary” singer on social media.
Tina breathed her last on Wednesday at the age of 85. He passed away due to natural causes after battling a prolonged illness including bowel cancer, high blood pressure and a kidney transplant. The news of his death was confirmed by his spokesperson on social media and he revealed that he died at his home in Switzerland after battling a “prolonged illness”.
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