Dolly Parton Honored by Tea Invitation from Princess Catherine, Expresses Regret for Schedule Conflict

Dolly Parton, the renowned singer, recently revealed in an interview with the UK's Saga Exceptional that she was flustered yet honored to receive an invitation from Princess Catherine, also known as Kate, the Princess of Wales.

Parton expressed her gratitude for the royal invitation, stating, “I was honoured and flattered that she even asked me.”

However, due to a packed schedule, the singer was unable to accept the invitation.

Parton clarified that she did not decline the offer but rather had a tightly packed day with work commitments, leaving her no time to attend the tea.

Despite this missed opportunity, Parton expressed her enthusiasm for the chance to meet Princess Catherine in the future, emphasizing their shared passion for helping children.

“So, maybe that's what we can talk about when we do have tea,” Parton mused, adding, “I think she's adorable, and I hope someday to be able to sit down and have a good conversation with her.”

This is not the first time Parton has mentioned turning down an invitation from Princess Catherine.

In a previous interview with BBC Radio 2 in August, the singer expressed regret over not being able to attend the tea due to a busy schedule promoting her new album, Rockstar.

Parton even joked, “She wasn't going to promote my rock album, so I had to say no.”

Although Parton missed the opportunity to meet Princess Catherine on this occasion, she has had the privilege of meeting Queen Elizabeth during a silver jubilee celebration in 1977.

Parton recalled feeling nervous about curtsying correctly but described the Queen as warm, sweet, and generous.

“Just meeting the Queen of England, just to meet a Queen, it was amazing,” Parton reminisced.

In September 2022, when Queen Elizabeth passed away, Parton paid tribute to her on Instagram.

Sharing a photo of their meeting, she wrote, “She carried herself with grace and strength her entire life.

May she rest in peace.

My thoughts and prayers are with her family at this time.”

Meanwhile, the news of Parton's tea invitation has raised speculation about Meghan Markle's reaction.

While Princess Catherine receives praise from Hollywood A-listers, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been advised to stop pursuing opportunities in the industry.

Emma Wolfe, a talk TV presenter, urged the couple to focus on redemption this year.

She suggested that they take a break, enjoy their wealth, and give themselves and others some respite.

In conclusion, Dolly Parton expressed her gratitude for the invitation from Princess Catherine, regretting her inability to attend due to a busy schedule.

Despite this missed opportunity, Parton remains hopeful for a future meeting and cherishes her previous encounter with Queen Elizabeth.

As for Meghan Markle, the news serves as a reminder of the ongoing scrutiny surrounding her and Prince Harry's career choices.