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I remember a moment when the Prince went back to his old school, Grammar School in Melbourne, and slightly to his horror
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"I remember a moment when the Prince went back to his old school, Grammar School in Melbourne, and slightly to his horror his old music teacher produced a cello"

- Anthony Holden

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This quote has to do with the Prince of Wales, who is the beneficiary to the British throne. He had returned to his traditional, Grammar School in Melbourne, and was amazed when his old music teacher produced a cello. This quote recommends that the Prince was not anticipating to be asked to play the cello, and was a little shocked by the request. It might be interpreted as a minute of nostalgia for the Prince, as he was reminded of his past and the music lessons he had actually taken at the school. It might likewise be seen as a moment of humiliation for the Prince, as he was not anticipating to be asked to carry out in front of his old teacher. Whatever the case, it was a minute that the Prince will likely keep in mind for a long period of time.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Anthony Holden somewhere between May 22, 1947 and today. He was a famous Journalist from United Kingdom. The author also have 32 other quotes.

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