Opera Star Pretty Yende Hospitalised Days After Singing At The King Charles III Coronation

By iHarare Last updated May 12, 2023

South Africa “s globally-acclaimed opera star Pretty Yende has been hospitalised days after singing at the King Charles III coronation. On 6 May 2023, Pretty serenaded the world in an immaculate performance of Sacred Fire at Westminster Abbey, London, in London. The soprano is currently in Vienna, Austria, for a performance in Manon at the Wiener Staatsoper.

Opera Star Pretty Yende Hospitalised Days After Singing At The King Charles III Coronation

South Africa’s globally-acclaimed opera star Pretty Yende has been hospitalised days after singing at the King Charles III coronation.

On 6 May 2023, Pretty serenaded the world in an immaculate performance of Sacred Fire at Westminster Abbey, London, in London. She became the first African national to sing solo at a British Coronation.

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A few days after the iconic performance, Pretty’s career has gone through an unexpected bump.

The soprano is currently in Vienna, Austria, for a performance in Manon at the Wiener Staatsoper (Vienna Operahouse). She apologised to her fans on social media for not being able to rock the stage.

It appears Pretty injured her ankle before the coronation of King Charles but put on a brave face so she could perform. She wrote:

“I’m so sorry to cancel my last performance of Manon @WrStaatsoper due to sustaining a serious injury on my 2nd performance. I was hoping I’d heal, but unfortunately, it’s the opposite. This is how I spent eve hours before the coronation performance I need to follow medical advice.”

The opera star posted a short video on Twitter and Instagram showing her being ferried to the hospital in an Ambulance and X-ray images of her leg. Because of her injury, she had to be assisted in moving in a wheelchair.

Pretty Yende’s fans and global icons, including the WHO director general, wished her well online. Check out their comments.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus:

“So sorry to hear about your injury, dear @PrettyYende. I wish you a speedy recovery. Take care!”

Paula:

“Your performance was exquisite! I was so proud to be a South African too. Wishing you a speedy recovery.”

Mendoza:

“I hope he recovers soon so that his wings can recreate the eternal melodies of the spirit.”

Rana:

“Oh no… So sorry to hear that… Sending hugs.”

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