Dancing for Royalty
There was great excitement at Kilgraston this week, as our U2 and L3 girls performed a display of Scottish country dancing for the Earl and Countess of Strathearn (aka. William and Kate) during their visit to Forteviot fete.
And at the end of the visit, Kate chatted to the girls, with Iona Godfrey Faussett presenting a Kilgraston Teddy for George. Iona was then interviewed and appeared on television news later that day - the news highlights features a short clip of Iona, plus some lovely footage of our girls in full swing.
Deputy Head of the Prep School Andrew McGarva said: “It was a super occasion and lovely for the area and also for the girls. The girls’ dancing was absolutely flawless and I was incredibly proud of them all.”
The girls were well prepared for their royal performance, as every year the Prep school celebrates St Andrew’s day with a whole day of dance. The PE Department works with all pupils from the age of 5-13 teaching them a host of dances including the Eightsome Reel, Dashing White Sergeant and many more favourites, some of which the girls performed on Thursday.
Emily Belford met Prince William during the visit, who asked her about her role with the Sea Cadets, and her ambitions for the future. According to Emily, the Prince was ‘very nice, and very tall’.
Well done to our girls for performing so beautifully, and doing themselves and Kilgraston proud. Truly a day to remember!
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