The Princess of Wales became the surprise UK winner as the country hosted the competition for the first time in a quarter of a century. Catherine made a surprise appearance as the 2023 event got under way.

As the show opened in Liverpool, the Princess was seen in the opening film, playing the piano. Catherine performed in the Crimson Drawing Room at Windsor Castle in a segment recorded earlier in May, ahead of the competition.

And her rendition came in a section alongside the winners of last year’s Eurovision, Kalush Orchestra from Ukraine. The 2022 victors were seen in the same segment, performing at the Maidan Nezalezhnosti underground station in Kyiv.

The Princess of Wales wore a blue dress in honour of Ukraine. The UK, who came second in 2022, hosted the contest on behalf of the country which was unable to stage it because of the ongoing war. In the run up to the Coronation, the Princess also held a meeting with Ukraine’s First Lady, Olena Zelenska.

And the Princess of Wales wasn’t the first member of the Royal Family to get involved with the contest which brought huge crowds to Liverpool, boosted the city’s vibrant arts scene and showcased the UK’s music industry. King Charles and Queen Camilla were in Liverpool to unveil the Eurovision staging ahead of the semi finals and final.

The actual contest was won by Sweden and Eurovision legend, Loreen. Which means all eyes are on Prince Daniel and Crown Princess Victoria to start the 2024 competition in royal style.