Country icon Dolly Parton was floored after finding out she was invited for tea with Kate Middleton.
The 77-year-old singer couldn’t believe she had been invited to meet The Princess of Wales and was devastated she couldn’t squeeze the time into her schedule. Dolly admitted she only had one full day in the UK and was working constantly, so she was forced to say no.
She told Saga Exceptional that she was “honoured and flattered” to be asked for tea. But added she didn’t have “a second to do anything else besides work”.
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Dolly was adamant that she wanted to make sure people knew she didn’t turn it down, but just couldn’t fit it in. The country star declared she would jump at the chance if the invite was ever extended again.
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Both the Princess of Wales and Dolly are invested in early childhood and caring for children, with the singer believing that’s what the pair would have ended up discussing.
She added: “I think she’s adorable and I hope someday to be able to sit down and have a good conversation with her. Dolly had previously said she “felt so bad” that she couldn’t meet the royal while she was in the UK.
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At the time she was promoting her album Rockstar but found it impossible to do anything bar promo because her schedule was so tightly packed.
While she wasn’t able to meet Kate, dolly has admitted to being a big fan of the royals, and previously met Queen Elizabeth II. They crossed paths during her Silver Jubilee in 1977.
Dolly had previously stated she was “scared to death” about messing up the curtsy while meeting her, but stated she was “very warm, very sweet” and “very giving”.
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The legend shared in the UK’s sadness following the Queen’s death, previously posting an old photo which said: “I had the honour of meeting and performing for Queen Elizabeth II on my trip to London in 1977. She carried herself with grace and strength her entire life.
“May she Rest in Peace. My thoughts and prayers are with her family at this time. Love, Dolly.”
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