The Most Shocking Musical Royals You Never Knew About

In a surprising new revelation, professional conductor Robert Emery unveils the shocking musical talents hiding within the British Royal Family

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Paul Smith

8/2/20244 min read

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a british flag flying in front of a building
  • Three royals with hidden musical talents that will surprise you

  • One royal scored a perfect 10/10 for their musical abilities

  • Another taught music for 13 years without anyone knowing her royal status

LONDON - In a surprising new revelation, professional conductor Robert Emery unveils the shocking musical talents hiding within the British Royal Family:

“As a professional musician, conductor, and composer, I've had the pleasure of working with some of the world's most talented musicians. But, as I delved deeper into the Royal Family's history, I was surprised to discover that some of the most musical people I've ever known are actually members of the British Royal Family!" said Emery.

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The Most Musical Royals

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a group of people standing in front of a sign

The late Queen Elizabeth scores an impressive 8/10 for her piano skills as a child. But one royal took the top spot with a perfect 10/10 - The Duchess of Kent. Few know that after retiring from royal duties in 1996, the Duchess secretly worked as a music teacher at a primary school for 13 years without revealing her identity. “She was known simply as Mrs. Kent," revealed Emery.

Another hidden talent - Lady Gabriella Windsor, who released two singles under the stage name “Ella Windsor" and scored a 9/10.

Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, showed her musical versatility with a 8/10 for piano, singing and flute. She even achieved a grade five for singing and music theory.

King Charles rounds out the group with a 7/10 for his cello performance in university and trumpet as a boy.

While the aforementioned royals displayed notable musical talents, a few others showed more modest skills. William, the Prince of Wales, earned a 5/10 for his piano, trumpet, and drum playing abilities, though he couldn't read music. His brother Harry, the Duke of Sussex scored slightly lower with a 4/10 for acoustic guitar playing.

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, demonstrated musical versatility on her acting CV, earning a 6/10 for her guitar and drum skills. However, her talents are no longer on display since stepping back from royal duties.

Overall, the British Royal Family boasts a surprising depth of musical prowess little known to the public. According to Emery:

Robert Emery Conductor
Robert Emery Conductor
“Their musical talents truly shine a light on the multifaceted personalities within the House of Windsor beyond their formal royal roles. It was especially fascinating to learn of the Duchess of Kent's secret career as a music teacher. For over a decade, she shared her love of music with students without them realising her royal status. It shows how music has the power to unite us regardless of social standing or background.”

Robert Emery, a professional conductor and Founder of Ted’s List

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Royal Guard guarding the Buckingham Palace

Methodology

How did we objectively discover our findings?

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graphs of performance analytics on a laptop screen
Methodology of Data Collection

The analysis of how musical members of the British Royal Family are, was generated by research on the top 15 members in line to the throne. Each of those top 15 members have their education made public on the official royal family website. This data was then collated, and compared. Finally, a score out of 10 was given by Robert Emery.

Conclusion: The Music of the Royals

While the world sees the pomp and circumstance of British royalty, this exposé reveals the hidden harmonic talents within. It proves there is always more than meets the eye when it comes to the royal family.

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a desktop computer sitting on top of a wooden desk

Contact Robert Emery or Ted's List

Reach out to Robert Emery, Founder of Ted's List, for more comments:

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