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EMILY PRESCOTT: Prince William is shocked as he abandons rock with AC/DC for Italian Elvis-inspired act Alessandro Ristori and the Portofinos
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He used to set off the Monday morning blues with AC/DC’s rock anthem Thunderstruck, but I hear Prince William has a more varied musical palate these days.
He is now a big fan of Italian act Alessandro Ristori and his band, the Portofinos, after seeing them at a London Ambulance gala; the Prince appears in the photo of the event, on the right.
The Elvis-inspired group, who performed at The Lady Garden Gala in London last week, have yet to find success, but a source close to William reveals: “They are one of his favourites.” Alessandro is a mischievous Italian, so making Wills think he’s good is pretty ticklish.
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, attends the London Air Ambulance charity gala at the Londoner Hotel on April 25 this year.
Alessandro Ristori performs at the Maurizio Costanzo Show on April 20, 2021 in Rome, Italy
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