TOM Walker reckons he owes the Duchess Of Cambridge royalties after she gave his festive song a boost in the charts.
The pair joined for a surprise collaboration of his track For Those Who Can’t Be Here for ITV’s Royal Carols: Together At Christmas on Friday — and the song has surged in the charts since.
Tom said: “It was so well received, I probably owe her royalties now. She sent me a letter thanking me for the opportunity but it should be me thanking her.
“The song has jumped 57 places in the charts. It was a wonderful experience and she was so warm. She made the effort to thank all the musicians but it was us who felt so grateful to be part of something so special.
“We met for a rehearsal beforehand and I gave her a recording of the track without the piano part so she could practise. It was obvious she had taken the time to perfect it. She was brilliant.
“You think the Royal Family almost don’t get nervous, they’re so used to the spotlight. But this was obviously a very different, new experience for her.”
Kate came up with the idea after meeting Tom at a charity do for Action On Addiction, where he performed his hit single Leave A Light On.
Next year Tom will return to the studio before “hopefully” embarking on a tour, Covid allowing.
Jordan has no Hope as party king
JORDAN North has gained quite a reputation as the resident caner at Radio 1 – but he is handing over that title to drivetime co-host Vick Hope.
The DJ and I’m A Celeb finalist has admitted he can’t keep up with Vick, who is a much bigger party animal than he is.
He said in an exclusive chat: “The few times we have been out together, she has always been the one that’s stayed out the latest.
“I’m the DJ at Radio 1 that gets in at two in the morning and goes on air the next day hungover.
“But I’ve got to admit and be gracious in defeat that she is next level. She can really party.
“But I will happily come runner-up to Vick – she’s the party queen.”
Agreeing that Jordan couldn’t keep up, Vick added: “I actually did go on a night out with Jordan. We got there, had a few drinks and I spotted some people I knew and before I knew it, he had gone.
“I ended up out until about six in the morning. I don’t know what happened to Jordan. We had team drinks recently too and Jordan flaked on us to go and view a house.”
Regardless of their nights out, Jordan said he is having the best time since taking over the show in September.
He said: “Vick makes me laugh every day and I get really excited, so we really enjoy it.
“It’s going really well, best job in the world.”
