Dolly Parton could be the solely one who can declare she turned down a royal invitation for an excellent purpose. Most celebrities would in all probability clear their schedule to make time to take a seat down with Kate Middleton and revel in a spot of tea, however the Queen of Nation needed to assume like a enterprise chief with this choice.

The 77-year-old legend sat down with BBC Radio 2 in August to debate her new album, Rockstar. Journalist Claudia Winkleman was curious as as to whether Parton would be capable to benefit from the sights of London whereas she was visiting, and that’s when the musician dropped a bombshell. “This time, Lordy, I even bought invited to have tea with Kate [Middleton], and I felt so dangerous… I couldn’t even go! They’d all these items arrange,” she shared, by way of Folks.

Parton joked that “she wasn’t going to advertise my rock album, so I needed to say no,” nevertheless it actually was a business-savvy choice on her half. For any royal followers who is likely to be apprehensive that the nation star was slighting the longer term queen, Parton clarified the small print of her story to Saga Distinctive journal just lately.

“I solely had one full day and I didn’t have a second to do the rest moreover work. However ensure that folks know I didn’t flip the invitation down,” she famous. “I used to be honored and flattered that she even requested me.” Parton does hope to fulfill up with the Princess of Wales as a result of their mutual ardour in early childhood training undoubtedly aligns.

“So possibly that’s what we will speak about after we do have tea. I believe she’s lovable and I hope sometime to have the ability to sit down and have an excellent dialog along with her.” We are able to’t await the epic picture alternative between the Queen of Nation and the longer term Queen of England.

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