The 67th Eurovision Song Contest promises to be a night to remember, with a sparkling lineup of performers and special guests. One of the highlights of the show was a surprise appearance from the Princess of Wales, Kate, who showed off her musical skills in a short video that opened the show. Kate played a short piano performance that was recorded earlier this month in the Crimson Drawing Room of Windsor Castle. She wore a one-shoulder royal blue gown in a nod to Ukraine, with her hair in loose curls, surrounded by sparkling chandeliers and golden mirrors. The piece of music was specially created for her by Joe Price and Kojo Samuel.
The Eurovision Song Contest is known for its international flavor, and this year was no exception. Last year’s winners, the Kalush Orchestra, performed Stefania in the iconic Maidan Nezalezhnosti metro station in the heart of Kyiv, Ukraine. Other performers included rapper Ms Banks, professional ballet company Ballet Black and musician Bolt Strings. In the auditorium, a troupe of drummers joined Kalush Orchestra on stage to open the grand final as pyrotechnics lit up the arena.
Twenty-six acts performed to the 6,000 strong arena audience and around 160 million viewers watching all around the world. Presenters Graham Norton, Hannah Waddingham, Ukrainian TV star Julia Sanina, and Alesha Dixon co-hosted the show. Following the performances, the show built up to the winner announcement via a long voting process.
The current favorites to win are Sweden’s Loreen and Finland’s Kaajia, with UK’s act, Mae Miller, hopeful of placing in the top ten. In a flag parade featuring all the countries, the performers showcased classic Eurovision stunts, including falling skirts, a trampoline, a striptease, and plenty of structural props.
Kate’s involvement in this year’s show isn’t the first royal connection to the much-loved contest. King Charles and Queen Camilla visited Liverpool Arena last month to mark the opening ceremony and chatted to UK hopeful Mae Muller, with the King telling her: “We will be watching you with great interest – egging you on.”
Sky News provided extensive coverage of the contest as it happened in Liverpool, giving fans unparalleled access to all the latest news and updates. The Eurovision Song Contest remains one of the biggest events in the global music calendar, with performers and fans from all over the world coming together for a night of fun, excitement, and unforgettable performances. With a lineup of talented performers and special guests, this year’s show was truly a night to remember.
