Prince William Once Revealed Tina Turner Song Mom Princess Diana Would Sing in the Car

“My mother, she’d be driving along, singing at the top of her voice,” William shared in a special Christmas episode of Apple Fitness+’s Time to Walk series

 

 

The classic song Princess Di loved to sing for Wills, Harry

In a December 2021 episode of Apple Fitness+’s Time to Walk series, William took listeners on a stroll through his grandmother Queen Elizabeth’s Sandringham Estate as he shared personal, life-shaping moments in an effort to promote mental and physical well-being through walking. He also chose three of his favorite songs and explained why they are important to him.

One of those songs is a Tina Turner tune his mom Diana would play in the car for her sons on the way to school.

10 lovely photos of Princess Diana with sons Prince William and Prince Harry  | HELLO!

Princess Diana letters about Prince William, Prince Harry for sale by auction | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site

For more on Prince William’s episode of Time to Walk and other top stories, listen below to our daily podcast on PEOPLE Every Day.

Prince Harry and Prince William’s best quotes about their mum Princess Diana | HELLO!

Princess Diana letters about Prince William, Prince Harry for sale by  auction | news.com.au — Australia's leading news site

“When I was younger, Harry and I, we were at boarding school. And my mother used to play all sorts of songs to kind of while away the anxiety of going back to school. And one of the songs I massively remember and has stuck with me all this time, and I still, to this day, still quite enjoy secretly, is Tina Turner’s ‘The Best’ because sitting in the backseat, singing away, it felt like a real family moment. And my mother, she’d be driving along, singing at the top of her voice. And we’d even get the policeman in the car, he’d be occasionally singing along, as well,” William said.

Prince Harry and Prince William's best quotes about their mum Princess  Diana | HELLO!

Photos of Princess Diana As a Parent Compared to Prince William – Business Insider

“You’d be singing and listening to the music right the way out into the gates of school, when they dropped you off,” he continued. “And, and that’s when reality kind of sunk in that you really were going back to school because before that, you’re lost in songs. You’ll want to play it again just to keep that family moment going.

Photos of Princess Diana As a Parent Compared to Prince William - Business  Insider

“When I listen to it now, it takes me back to those car rides and brings back lots of memories of my mother.”

Princess Diana With Prince William & Prince Harry | Pictures | POPSUGAR Celebrity

William said he now creates special music moments with his own children — Prince George, 9, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5.

Princess Diana With Prince William & Prince Harry | Pictures | POPSUGAR  Celebrity

“Most mornings there’s a massive fight between Charlotte and George as to what song is played in the morning. And I have to, now, basically prioritize that one day someone does this one, and another day it’s someone else’s turn. So George gets his go, then Charlotte gets her go. Such is the clamor for the music,” he shared.

The classic song Princess Di loved to sing for Wills, Harry

The royal added that one of the songs his children were loving then was Shakira’s “Waka Waka.”

“There’s nothing better than, on a Monday morning, when you’re a bit bleary-eyed after the weekend and trying to get yourself back into the grind of the week, listening to AC/DC, ‘Thunderstruck,’ ” he said.

“I have to say the first time I put it on, and I’ve heard it a million times now, I was kind of like, ‘Well, this is quite heavy for a Monday morning.’ But now, when I listen to it, it’s the best tonic for a Monday morning,” he continued. “It absolutely wakes you up, puts your week in the best mood possible, and you feel like you can take on anything and anyone.

Princess Diana With Prince William & Prince Harry | Pictures | POPSUGAR  Celebrity

“I’d imagine you’re going to walk quite fast listening to it, maybe with a skip in your step, with the head-banging. It’s a difficult song not to dance to or to nod along to.”

Can’t get enough of PEOPLE’s Royals coverage? Sign up for our free Royals newsletter to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more!

Apple streamed three special audio airings of William’s Time to Walk episode for free on Apple Music 1, the flagship global radio station on Apple Music, in December 2021. He approached Apple to take part as he was impressed with Time to Walk and how it coincided with his efforts to promote better mental health and wellbeing.

Of the experience, William said, “I feel like I’ve shared a lot of feelings that makes me feel like it’s been an even better walk than normal. Feels like I’ve been on a walk with a best mate or my wife.”

Related articles

Elon Musk’s Explosive Response to Whoopi Goldberg’s Comments About His Son—What Happened Behind the Scenes?

In an unexpected and highly contentious incident, Elon Musk fiercely confronted the hosts of ABC’s daytime talk show ‘The View’ after Whoopi Goldberg openly mocked his 4-year-old…

Rachel Maddow causes embarrassment for MSNBC executives by providing evidence that THEY are responsible for the decline in viewership.

Rachel Maddow’s Criticism of MSNBC Bosses Backfires Spectacularly as Her Ratings Take a Major Hit Rachel Maddow, the prominent host of MSNBC’s flagship evening news program, has…

BREAKING NEWS: Elon Musk Officially Banned from All coming Games After Detroit Lions Announcement for This Reason

In a surprising move that has left the sports world buzzing, the Detroit Lions have officially banned billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk from attending any of their future…

BREAKING: Caitlin Clark STUNS the Globe, REJECTS Elon Musk’s $15 Million Offer – “Keep It. Use It to Help Someone Who Actually Needs It”

Basketball superstar Caitlin Clark has delivered a thunderous message heard around the world — turning down a jaw-dropping $15 million offer from none other than Elon Musk….

BREAKING: Mel Gibson collaborated with Elon Musk to expose all of Beyoncé’s crimes. “Everyone deserves to know the truth.”

In a bombshell development that has sent shockwaves through Hollywood and beyond, actor-director Mel Gibson has teamed up with billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk to unveil what they…

Drama Erupts: De Niro Sues Elon Musk, Demands $100 Million for Statements That Cost Him a 2025 Oscar Nomination!

In a significant Hollywood controversy making headlines, renowned actor Robert De Niro has initiated a remarkable $100 million lawsuit against tech billionaire Elon Musk. De Niro claims…