Classical music isn't normally on people's playlist and it might be regarded as the music of the elite. But Prince Charles proudly revealed he was able to convert his bodyguard, a commoner, to love listening to Wagner and other musical masterpieces.
Speaking with Classic FM, Prince Charles revealed that he plays a lot of classical music in his car when he's out and about and attending to his royal duties. His bodyguard has never listened to Wagner before he worked for Prince Charles. However, the Prince of Wales' said that his protection officer's appreciation grew and he became a Wagner fan as well after constantly listening to the music in the car with the royal.
Prince Charles believes that becoming familiar with classical music helped his bodyguard find that devotion for it. He then encouraged the public to listen to this genre, especially in this pandemic, before saying that it's not for them. To support this art will benefit a lot of musicians who are currently unable to come together at the orchestra and practice their craft since mass gatherings are still not allowed in the U.K.
The heir to the throne also shared his unforgettable experiences with classical music, which he dubbed as part of the "inspirational" performing arts. As a child, he would always hear operatic music at the royal household because it's what his grandmother, the Queen Mother, loved to listen to.
He recalled that at seven years old, his grandmother took him to Covent Garden to watch a ballet performance and observe the dancers interpreting classical music. Prince Charles said that the experience "completely inspired" him.
So, he took up cello and trumpet lessons at his boarding school. The future king has always been vocal about his love for this art and how much classical music has lifted him, as a young man struggling to find his place.
Prince Charles also said that he suggested some of the wedding music to be played at Prince William and Kate Middleton's royal wedding in 2011. His Royal Highness said that he hoped the people at that event enjoyed the music as much as he enjoyed picking out the songs.
In keeping with his grandmother's tradition, Prince Charles plans to introduce classic music to his grandchildren. The Prince of Wales has four grandkids from Prince William and Prince Harry -- Prince George, who will be turning seven in July, Princess Charlotte, 5, Prince Louis, 2, and Archie, one year old.
