Prince William and Princess Kate rode in fashionably at Westminster Abbey for the Commonwealth Day Service in a startling combination of British royalty and Bollywood pizzazz. The real attention-grabber was the unexpected background music to their entrance – the soulful Bollywood tune ‘Teri Meri‘ from the movie ‘Bodyguard’, originally picturised on Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor.
The song, sung by the Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band, added a certain cultural flair to the occasion, signifying unity and multicultural celebration. The band, which specialises in its distinctive blend of Indian and Scottish heritage, proudly shared the performance clip on its social media, highlighting the privilege of performing for the royal couple.
Others appreciated the celebration of cultural fusion, while others found the song selection strange. Diversity has long been celebrated at the Commonwealth Day Service, and this unusual soundtrack seemed to add some contemporary elements to the royal custom.
The band, which is based at the Shree Swaminarayan Mandir in Kingsbury, is well-known for fusing Western and Indian music, and their appearance at this prestigious event marks yet another turning point in their career.
Glamorous in red, Kate Middleton appeared at ease with the unconventional musical selection as the royal couple entered the historic church, smiling at the dignitaries. Prince William’s lack of emotion demonstrates the couple’s contemporary and tolerant attitude toward royal engagements.
This Bollywood moment has sparked conversations about how the British monarchy is changing, with a particular emphasis on how customs are adapting to a more multicultural and globalized world. Whether coincidental or not, the royal arrival with the Bollywood touch sure made the Commonwealth Day Service one to be remembered.
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