Official Harpist to the Prince of Wales
The beautiful 22-year-old Claire Jones has become the third person to take on the role of Official Harpist to the Prince of Wales. Jones, who has been playing the harp since the age of ten, will make her debut in the role on Wednesday at a black-tie dinner hosted by Prince Charles at Cardiff Castle.
“I’m absolutely delighted. It’s such an honour to have been given this role.” - Claire Jones
Jones, who is working on her first album, takes over from the current post holder Jemima Phillips who was appointed in July 2004. Catrin Finch was the very first harpist appointed, back in 2000. It was the first time the royal family had accorded such an honor since the reign of Queen Victoria.
