Charles reveals his dancing favourite

THE PRINCE of Wales has revealed which song used to give him “an irresistible urge” to dance as he discussed his favourite tracks on a hospital radio show.

Songs by The Three Degrees, Diana Ross and Edith Piaf were among those chosen by Charles on a special broadcast pre-recorded for the Hospital Broadcasting Association (HBA).

Speaking on the show, called Music & Memories With HRH The Prince Of Wales, the Duke of Cornwall spoke of how he has been “profoundly impressed by the dedication shown by our wonderful NHS staff and volunteers” and thanked them for their “sheer resilience and indomitable spirit” in “this most testing of times”.

During the hour-long programme, broadcast yesterday on the eve of the NHS’s 73rd birthday, Charles paid tribute to volunteers at hospital, health and well-being radio stations for their work in keeping communities connected and patients entertained during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The heir to the throne discusses a selection of his favourite tracks from throughout his life, including Givin’ Up, Givin’ In, which The Three Degrees performed at his 30th birthday and a song which he recalls “long ago, used to provide me with an irresistible urge to get up and dance”. Charles also chose Don’t Rain On My Parade by Barbra Streisand, and recalled how he was able to see the star perform on set at Warner Bros Studios when he served as a young lieutenant on HMS Jupiter.

Other tracks on his 13-strong list include La Vie En Rose by Edith Piaf, Upside Down by Diana Ross, The Voice by Eimear Quinn and They Can’t Take That Away From Me by Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.

The programme was broadcast across 180 member stations of the HBA at noon yesterday.