A talented cellist who played at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s 2018 wedding is set to perform for King Charles tomorrow at the VE Day 80: A Celebration to Remember concert in London. Sheku Kanneh-Mason, 26, will be one of many talented musicians to take to the stage in Horse Guards Parade on Thursday to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.
The concert, which will be hosted by Zoe Ball, will bring together music, storytelling, and tributes to remember those who served and sacrificed during World War II. The concert will be attended by King Charles, 76, and Queen Camilla, 77. While some acts set to take to the stage may be nervous about performing in front of royalty, this will not be the first time for Sheku Kanneh-Mason.
In 2018, the cellist played at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Windsor wedding at the age of 19. He was personally asked to play by Meghan, 43, via a phone call.
Kanneh-Mason played three songs during the Signing of the Register near the end of the wedding ceremony.
Speaking to People not long after the wedding, Kanneh-Mason said: “I think to play at anyone’s wedding, is an honor. But to play at a wedding of this significance, it’s just incredible.
“They’re so lovely. I’m just so glad to have been a part of their special day. It’s such an amazing event to have the opportunity to perform at. It was a surprise and such an honor.”
The cellist will be one of many musicians set to take to the stage to mark the anniversary of VE Day on May 8.
Other performers are set to include Fleur East, John Newman, Freya Ridings, Calum Scott, Tom Walker and Sir Willard White.
The concert will also see veterans and wartime heroes reflect on their experiences of VE Day.
It will be broadcast live from 8pm to 10pm on BBC One and iPlayer on Thursday.