By GB News (World News) | Created at 2025-04-04 08:21:23 | Updated at 2025-04-05 10:33:58
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The GB News Breakfast team couldn't resist having a go and "showing King Charles how it's done" after seeing the monarch play a carrot recorder.
Host Stephen Dixon claimed to be a "carrot expert" after watching footage of the monarch's musical attempt.
Speaking on Breakfast this morning, Stephen said: "You may think: 'Is that King Charles playing a carrot?'
"It is, alongside the London Vegetable Orchestra last night during a reception to recognise those involved in community music across the UK.
Stephen said: "Actually, it's one of my hidden skills. Really? I know you'd be surprised by what I can do.
"So this is how you should do it if The King's watching."
He then picked up a carrot and began playing it, and Ellie soon joined in.
King Charles was described as "jolly" and "in great spirits" by guests at Windsor Castle as he played the unusual instrument.
King Charles joined the London vegetable orchestra last night
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The monarch returned to official public duties after temporary side effects from his cancer treatment forced him to cancel engagements last week.
He had been briefly hospitalised due to these side effects but returned to state business on Monday after a restful weekend.
The reception at Windsor Castle on Thursday celebrated community music across the UK.
Charles joined the London Vegetable Orchestra, the UK's only ensemble to use instruments made from local vegetables, for their performance in St George's Hall.
Ellie Costello soon joined in
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Some 350 guests joined the 76-year-old monarch at the Berkshire event, which recognised those involved in community music across the UK.
Attendees included leaders of community music groups and music-related projects, many of whom are volunteers.
The King welcomed musicians to Windsor Castle for the reception, having returned to state business earlier in the week. Charles appeared to thoroughly enjoy the occasion, laughing as he played one of the orchestra's musical carrots.
He showed no hesitation in getting stuck into the fun, joining orchestra members in their vegetable performance.
The London Vegetable Orchestra describes itself as "the UK's only ensemble offering audiences 'Home Grown' entertainment".
