Dolly Parton found herself in a royal quandary after receiving an invitation from Katherine, the Princess of Wales.
In a recent interview with the UK's Saga, the singer expressed her honor and flattery at the royal invitation. Parton clarified that she didn't turn down the invitation; rather, her schedule was too packed with work commitments for her to attend.
Despite missing the opportunity, Parton enthusiastically shared her hope for a future tea meeting with the Princess, citing their shared passion for helping children as a potential conversation topic.
Parton previously addressed the declined invite in an August interview with BBC Radio 2, humorously mentioning that Kate wasn't going to promote her rock album, leading to the scheduling conflict. Although Parton missed a royal encounter this time, she reminisced about meeting Queen Elizabeth during a silver jubilee in 1977, describing the Queen as warm, sweet, and gracious.
In a turn of events that might not sit well with Meghan Markle, Hollywood A-listers showered praise on Princess Katherine. Meanwhile, Harry and Meghan were advised to reconsider their pursuit of Hollywood. As the Sussexes explore new opportunities in the entertainment industry, TV presenter Emma Wolf urged them to shift their focus to a year of reflection and silence instead of chasing redemption.
Wolf suggested that taking a break and enjoying their success could be beneficial for King Charles, the public, and even themselves, allowing them to step back from the limelight and take time for introspection.
