Myleene Klass has revealed she was told off by King Charles' staff after placing her belongings on a Chippendale bed at his Scottish residence. The singer and Loose Women panellist shared the anecdote while reflecting on her several encounters with the monarch, who presented her with an MBE last year for her services to women's health, miscarriage awareness and charity work.
Performing at the King's Scottish Home
Speaking on the At Home With Vanessa podcast, Klass told Vanessa Feltz about her visits to perform for Charles, including at his castle. She said: "There's been a few times that I have performed for him, like at his castle, that's such a surreal line [to say]."
Recalling one memorable trip to the King's Dumfries residence, where she was invited to play the harp, she described seeing Charles "roaming around the gardens." She said: "I went up to Scotland and they asked me to play the harp for him at his Dumfries house and you just sort of see him roaming around the gardens and why wouldn't you?"
The Dressing-Down Over the Bed
Klass explained that her relaxed approach to getting ready led to trouble after she used one of the bedrooms. She said: "It's his house but it just feels so surreal and they've got these Chippendale beds, which I put all my stuff out on, and I thought oh you know I'll get ready in this room and then somebody popped in and said, 'Don't put anything on the bed'."
The warning appeared to stem from concerns that she could damage the valuable furnishings.
Receiving Her MBE and Discussing Miscarriage Care
Klass previously spoke about receiving her MBE from the King, telling Express.co.uk: "He was incredible. I have been lucky to meet him on a few occasions now and have performed for him many times however, this felt very different. It really was a huge moment."
Their conversation also covered her campaign to improve miscarriage care in the UK. For years, women were required to experience three consecutive miscarriages before being offered certain NHS medical intervention or tailored support. Her campaigning helped push for changes to allow earlier support, including GP signposting and mental health support after a first or second loss.
Klass said the King was surprised by some issues she raised, explaining: "HRH was surprised to hear that there's no official figure on the amount of women suffering miscarriages, as no official stat exists, as well as the fact that women have to endure three consecutive miscarriages before receiving medical intervention. I mooted, 'You wouldn't wait for two more heart attacks before seeking out care' at which he vehemently agreed."
