Ed Sheeran has candidly addressed the rumors surrounding his friendship with Prince Harry, despite their striking resemblance.
The ‘Shape of You’ singer, often mistaken for the Royal due to their striking resemblance, has been seen at the same events as Harry but keeps their relationship under wraps.
During an interview in 2021, Ed made a clever remark when he arrived at Harry’s London residence, saying, “It’s like looking in a mirror.” This comment playfully provoked Harry’s reaction. They first encountered each other in 2011.
There were rumors circulating that Ed might perform for the crowd at Harry and Meghan Markle’s 2017 engagement party. Although he denied being the celebrity act, he didn’t completely reject the opportunity, according to the Mirror.
Ed explained his connections to the Royal family, stating that he often gets asked about them. I had the pleasure of meeting Harry on one occasion. In 2011, he attended his grandmother’s jubilee, and it was quite an event. Hey… I hardly know him!”
Ed’s connection to royalty extends beyond his impressive accolades. In 2017, he received an MBE from Prince Charles on behalf of Queen Elizabeth, a true testament to his remarkable achievements. Recently, there has been news that Ed is taking a break from his music career to dedicate his time to a new project aimed at helping young people.
This passionate individual is dedicated to enhancing music education for children and is actively encouraging schools across the country to expand their music programs. The blogger eloquently expressed his perspective on the initiative, mentioning that he initially implemented it in his home county, and now it has been adopted nationwide.
“However, my musical abilities have allowed others to perceive me as skilled in some way.” I found it incredibly beneficial to attend a state-funded school that strongly promoted that. They’ve essentially reduced funding for that in England, so I’m doing my best to secure funding for it.
Ed generously donated a significant amount of money to his former high school, Thomas Mills High in Suffolk. He responded to a plea from his former teacher, who had raised concerns about impending funding cuts six years ago. In 2022, it was revealed that his generous donation of over £1 million was dedicated to promoting musical education for young people.