News | Entertainment
9 Jan 2026 2:20
NZCity News
NZCity CalculatorReturn to NZCity

  • Start Page
  • Personalise
  • Sport
  • Weather
  • Finance
  • Shopping
  • Jobs
  • Horoscopes
  • Lotto Results
  • Photo Gallery
  • Site Gallery
  • TVNow
  • Dating
  • SearchNZ
  • NZSearch
  • Crime.co.nz
  • RugbyLeague
  • Make Home
  • About NZCity
  • Contact NZCity
  • Your Privacy
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Join for Free

  •   Home > News > Entertainment

    The Prince and Princess of Wales are reportedly planning to shine a light on the "best of Britain" next year

    Prince William and his wife Catherine have previously focused their efforts on highlighting good causes including tackling homelessness, protecting the environment and addressing mental health issues but a new report suggests the couple are going to be turning their focus on British businesses, skills and creativity throughout 2026.


    A source told the Telegraph newspaper: "It's really important for the Prince and Princess of Wales to shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes of the UK.

    "There will be a real emphasis in 2026 on showcasing some of the best of Britain."

    The news comes after Catherine, 43, and her 10-year-old daughter debuted a piano duet which aired as part of the screening of the Together At Christmas carol concert on Christmas Eve (24.12.25).

    The pair sat side by side at the piano for a performance of Holm Sound and the piece's composer Erland Cooper admitted it was "such a surprise" to be invited to the filming of the duet at Windsor Castle.

    Erland told BBC Breakfast: "I'd had a chat with the princess earlier in the year and I knew she enjoyed playing this piece of music with family.

    "It was a big surprise to be invited to Windsor Castle and hear it performed by a pair of princesses. I didn't need to give direction, they were so good. "Performing in front of a film crew and the person who wrote the music is a nerve-wracking thing for anybody, I'm sure. They played it several times and then they asked me to have a wee go as well, and I gave a few pointers. But I didn't need to. I think I was there as a cheerleader."

    "The Scottish musician praised Charlotte as "very confident". He added: "She played it so beautifully."

    Erland wrote Holm Sound for his mother, who is also called Charlotte, and the "full circle moment" of family ties.

    He said: "This is the wonderful coincidence, it's about how we see our parents in our children's eyes and but then when you look at your mother and you look at granny, you see your children. It's about that sort of full circle moment, and it's about motherhood."

    Catherine and her daughter recorded the duet in Windsor Castle's Inner Hall earlier in December, with the older princess playing with her left hand and Charlotte with her right.

    As the performance aired, footage was shown of guests arriving at the Westminster Abbey carol service, including Catherine and her husband, Prince William, watching as their three children tied paper chains with their names on to a "connection tree".

    The Wales family were joined at the carol service by other members of the royal family including Zara and Mike Tindall, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, and Prince Michael of Kent, as well as Catherine's parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, and her brother James Middleton, who was accompanied by wife Alizee.

    © 2026 Bang Showbiz, NZCity

     Other Entertainment News
     08 Jan: Matthew Perry's grave has been marked with a nod to Friends
     08 Jan: Dove Cameron has got engaged to Damiano David
     08 Jan: Nikki Glaser has pledged not to tell predictable jokes about Leonardo DiCaprio at the Golden Globe Awards
     08 Jan: Kit Harington and Rose Leslie's home has been broken into
     08 Jan: Jacob Elordi found spending 10 hours in the make-up chair for Frankenstein "the greatest blessing"
     08 Jan: Lucy Hale has described hitting "rock bottom" as the "greatest gift" of her life
     08 Jan: Evangeline Lilly has been left with brain damage following an accident earlier this year
     Top Stories

    RUGBY RUGBY
    Kiwi Ben Robb will be throwing stress-free at the professional darts tour qualifying school in Germany starting overnight More...


    BUSINESS BUSINESS
    Christchurch has been named the country's most turbulent airport for the second year running More...



     Today's News

    International:
    Donald Trump says US oversight of Venezuela could last for years 23:27

    Law and Order:
    Police arrest suspects after armed heist at airport believed to be Vanuatu's first organised robbery 22:17

    Politics:
    Labour leader Chris Hipkins says Shadbolt was a passionate advocate for his community, a tireless public servant, and a voice for those often unheard 21:57

    Entertainment:
    Matthew Perry's grave has been marked with a nod to Friends 21:53

    Entertainment:
    Dove Cameron has got engaged to Damiano David 21:23

    Politics:
    Patients caught-up in the Manage My Health cyber breach are being urged to be vigilant 21:17

    Entertainment:
    Nikki Glaser has pledged not to tell predictable jokes about Leonardo DiCaprio at the Golden Globe Awards 20:53

    Entertainment:
    Kit Harington and Rose Leslie's home has been broken into 20:23

    Entertainment:
    Jacob Elordi found spending 10 hours in the make-up chair for Frankenstein "the greatest blessing" 19:53

    Entertainment:
    Lucy Hale has described hitting "rock bottom" as the "greatest gift" of her life 19:23


     News Search






    Power Search


    © 2026 New Zealand City Ltd