Jon Bon Jovi calls Harry "the artist formerly known as Prince."
As Prince Harry (who now prefers to go by "just Harry") was working on his last few events before leaving the royal family as senior royalty, he had the opportunity to visit the Abbey Road studio with music legend Jon Bon Jovi. According to the Invictus Games Foundation (opens in new tab), Bon Jovi wrote the song "Unbroken" after hearing the story of a veteran with PTSD and offered to re-record it for Invictus. Harry, who started this game and continues it even after he retired from the line, says he particularly likes this activity.
They seem genuinely happy to be in each other's presence (opens in new tab), which is kind of adorable. According to People (opens in new tab), the singer has given Harry a new nickname (opens in new tab). Amazing! Why didn't I think of that?
More on the event from People:
Bon Jovi, 57, led the Invictus Games choir in a version of his song "Unbroken" at the iconic Beatles recording house. After watching the recording, Harry and Bon Jovi met members of the choir and competitors invited to past Invictus Games.
And this? The Sussex Royal's Instagram (the "Royal" part will no longer be available after April 1, so the new name has yet to be determined) has a video of Bon Jovi giving the prince sweet and funny advice while recording in the studio. We won't actually get to hear Harry sing, but even if it's in the background, we will at some point.
Interestingly, Bon Jovi, Taylor Swift, and none other than Prince William shared the stage at Kensington Palace in 2013 to sing a live version of "Livin' on a Prayer." In other words, there is precedent for royalty grabbing a microphone and belting out a song or two.
Here's the Sussex royal's contribution:
And an earlier "text" conversation between the two announcing the collaboration:
And them talking excitedly at the event:
Amazing. Can't wait to hear the song (and maybe Harry's solo!). .
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