Listen, folks, Barbra Streisand is as iconic as they come, and she's got a wit that keeps us all entertained. During her electrifying performance at London’s Hyde Park on July 7, the legendary 77-year-old singer added a touch of humor by joking that she could’ve almost become part of the British royal family—if only those dating rumors with Prince Charles were true.
Barbra’s Royal Humor
Let me paint you a picture: There she was, in front of a massive crowd, laughing as she said, “If I had played my cards right, I could have been the first Jewish princess!” The audience erupted in laughter. Barbra then took it a step further by showing a few photos of herself with Queen Elizabeth’s eldest son on a big screen, paired with a newspaper headline reading “Barbra charms her prince, Charles.”
Prince Charles and Barbra: The Rumors
Now, let's talk about those rumors. Back in the day, whispers started flying around that Barbra and the Duke of Wales — who first met on the set of Funny Girl in the 1970s — had an affair after his split from Princess Diana and before he tied the knot with Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. They crossed paths in the '90s when Barbra performed at the Wembley Arena to help Prince Charles with a charity event. According to author Christopher Andersen in his book Game of Crowns: Elizabeth, Camilla, Kate and the Throne, they allegedly had a secret meeting at the Bel Air Hotel that no one knew about.
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Barbra Clears the Air
However, Barbra set the record straight during her London concert. Speaking to the crowd, she reminisced about meeting Princess Diana and how incredibly humble the young royal was. “After the performance, the protocol was for her to get up first, but she pushed me up and made me get up first,” Barbra fondly remembered. “She was so kind.”
Princess Diana tragically passed away at the age of 36 in 1997, but her legacy lives on. She left an indelible mark on everyone she met, especially her sons, Prince William, 37, and Prince Harry, 34. Harry once described her as “our guardian, friend and protector,” adding, “She never once allowed her unfaltering love for us to go unspoken or undemonstrated. Behind the media glare, to us, two children, she was quite simply the best mother in the world.”
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