Britain's Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas has opened up about meeting Prince Harry, and her description of the Duke of Sussex may surprise many royal watchers.
Key Takeaways
- Sydnie Christmas, who won BGT in 2024, met Prince Harry twice in about a month.
- She first performed at a David Foster Foundation event in Canada, then at the Invictus Games Spirit Awards.
- She called Harry "down-to-earth" and kind-hearted.
- Harry reportedly praised her version of the song "Tomorrow".
- Her second album, The Artist, is out now on all platforms.
- Her dream stage roles are Sally Bowles in Cabaret and Nancy in Oliver.
Meeting royalty usually sounds like a nerve-racking experience, but for singer Sydnie Christmas it is slowly becoming normal. Since winning Britain's Got Talent in 2024, the 31-year-old has performed in front of King Charles. Queen Camilla was also meant to attend that event but pulled out because of a chest infection.
Her latest royal encounter involved the King's younger son. Sydnie says she was lucky enough to meet Prince Harry twice within a single month. The first meeting came at a Canadian event celebrating 40 years of the David Foster Foundation. That performance led to an invitation to sing at the Invictus Games Spirit Awards.
Sydnie admitted she had no clear idea what to expect from Harry. What she found was a warm, humble person who left a strong impression on her. She said he was kind-souled and a real pleasure to meet. Harry also complimented her singing after she performed "Tomorrow". She believes he felt it was the perfect song for the Invictus occasion, and she remembers spotting him in the front row while she was on stage.
The night clearly meant a lot to her. Sydnie described the Spirit Awards as one of the most emotional and inspiring events she has ever attended. She said hearing wounded veterans share their stories of recovery put her own life into perspective. In her words, the atmosphere in the room felt electric, and she praised the foundation for the hope it gives people.
Prince Harry created the Invictus Games for wounded, sick and injured military personnel, both serving and retired. The next edition will take place at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham next year.
Sydnie is also in a big moment of her own. She has just released her second album, The Artist, which took a year to make. She co-wrote every track except one. She admits she feels both excited and nervous, since people may expect something similar to her BGT performances. She says the music is different, but in a good way, and she wanted it to feel optimistic. She has already shared three songs from it: Run, Spirit and Lean on You.
Looking back at her rise, Sydnie says she still pinches herself. Singing at the Hollywood Bowl for David Foster's 75th birthday, performing at the Royal Variety show and touring in both the UK and the US are moments she could not have imagined two years ago. She also says she is working harder now than ever to keep the momentum going.
Her advice for future BGT hopefuls is simple: trust the process, be yourself and perform for yourself. If it does not work out the first time, try again, because things happen for a reason.
