BBC viewers in tears as blind pianist Lucy wows with Coronation performance
ok.co.ukRoyal fans were moved to tears as a young blind pianist wowed crowds at the King's Coronation concert on Sunday evening. A pianist from Queen Camilla’s patronage, the Amber Trust, 13 year old Lucy Illingworth performed for the King and Queen during the Coronation concert at Windsor Castle.The trust provides opportunities for blind and partially sighted people.
Lucy, who also has severe autism, performed Bach’s Prelude in C Major as King Charles and Queen Camilla watched on.The note-perfect rendition prompted smiles and applause from the Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte and the King.
The moving performance left BBC viewers in tears as they marvelled at Lucy's talent. Taking to Twitter, one person wrote: "#CoronationConcert is incredibly emotional - amazing performances by Lucy and the Romeo and Juliet ensemble." Meanwhile, another commended Lucy's tear-jerking performance, writing: "Wow Lucy @theambertrust.
You had me in tears! What a wonderful talent and a beautiful young lady. Bravo!" "Lucy stole the show #CoronationConcert amazing young lady," penned another.
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