It’s a common occurance for a house party to end with revellers gathered around a microphone belting out “livin’ on a prayer”, but when the party is at Kensington Palace the celebrations are turned up a notch.
Prince William rubbed shoulders with rock royalty hosting stars like rock legend Bon Jovi and singing sweetheart Taylor Swift along with some 600 guests.
The highlight of the night, which was held to raise funds for homeless charity Centrepoint, was when the trio jumped up on stage for an impromptu rendition of Bon Jovi’s greatest hit.
William looked bashful alongside the rock legend and Taylor Swift, who took home the American Music Award’s top gong earlier in the week.
But the Prince got into the karaoke favourite, high-fiving his fellow performers as they brought home the final chorus for the amused crowd.
Taylor Swift, Bon Jovi, and Prince William belted out a rendition of Livin’ on a Prayer.
Like many before him, William stumbled over some of the words but sang the chorus enthusiastically.
Prince William joked he could help Swift out with “dance moves” or some “back-up vocals” when they met earlier, but didn’t seem prepared for their impromptu performance.
3. Prince William is believed to have sung the same song at his cousin Zara Phillip’s wedding reception.
The rock legend said he still thought of William as “a young kid” saying he had met his father and grandfather too.
Taylor Swift described Prince William as “very funny” and said she was “very happy”.
Prince William also met Bon Jovi’s wife Dorothea Hurley and their children Jacob, Stephanie and Romeo.
Taylor Swift said it was the first time she had visited Kensington Palace, “or any other palace for that matter”.
Bon Jovi was later presented with an award for his commitment to Centrepoint.
The Prince and pop princess high five as they finish up their karaoke session.
