This Saturday, May 13, ended the Eurovision Music Festival 2023one of the most important events on the Old Continent, whose main objective is to build loyalty and strengthen the union of participating countries around the promotion of music and culture of each nation. Since its beginnings in 1956, the different artists, representatives of their people, postulated songs crossed by the contexts of that moment. In this latest edition, it was Kate Middleton who stole all eyes con a touching number in honor of the victims of the war in Ukraine.
The Princess of Wales surprised viewers and present in the M&S Bank Arena de Liverpool with a recorded appearance in the opening segment in which he performed an instrumental version of the song “Stephanie”from the Ukrainian group Kalush Orchestra, which won the contest last year. In the midst of a harsh reality for the Ukrainian people, Middleton tried to bring recognition to the struggle and constant resistance to the Russian invasion.
By means of the official Twitter account Of the couple of the Dukes of Cambridge, Kate expressed: “A surprise for Eurovision. Pleasure to join Kalush Orchestra in a special performance of last year’s winning song. Enjoy the show, Liverpool! In addition, it included a video which begins with an aerial image of Windsor Castle until the camera zooms in on the Crimson Drawing Room. After showing different planes, the focus is placed on Middleton and there start playing the piano. According to the British media, the Princess of Wales he filmed that scene earlier this month.
As for the outfit Kate wore, she wore a bright blue chiffon dress by designer Jenny Packham, as nod to the Ukrainian flag of that tone in combination with yellow. He also opted for a couple of rims of Queen Elizabeth II.
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The Duchess of Cambridge She was not the only one who interpreted “Stefania”, but other international artists joined Middleton’s initiative like Ms, Banks, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Ballet Black, Bolt Strings, Joss Stone and last year’s runner-up Sam Ryder.
However, it should be noted that it is customary for the previous Eurovision winner country to become the event organizer next. Due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, he gave up his position to Englandwho took over and staged a festival commemorating Ukrainian citizens.
This year’s motto was titled: “United by music” where artists from different European countries dedicated their numbers to interpret songs with a deep message of support to the decimated population. The Ukrainian electronic duo Tvorchi moved everyone with the theme “Steel heart”, in honor of the Azovstal steel works in Mariupol, which was destroyed in Russian hands. After their presentation, from their Instagram account, the group commented about Ternopilyour natal city: “It was bombed by Russia while we were singing on the Eurovision stage about our strong hearts, indomitability and will. Europe, united against evil for peace”.
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2023-05-14 14:50:14