Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are following in the footsteps of Harry’s mother Princess Diana, trading royal stuffiness for mixing with the masses.
While it still remains to be seen how much of the time Prince Harry and his wife Meghan will spend in the Palace vs. ‘at large,’ they have a kindred spirit in singer-songwriter Karen Sokolof Javitch, who has released a song in honor of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, titled “Prince Harry and Meghan Markle – One of England’s Moments.”
Link to the song: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle – One of England’s Moments
Karen Javitch is also the co-creator of “Princess Diana The Musical” that has been performed since 2000 around the United States.
Said Javitch, “Princess Diana broke with tradition to become the first royal to hug an Aids patient, as well as supported so many other humanitarian causes. I admire Harry and Meghan for following a similar break-away path, rather than following the stereotyped role of traditional monarchy. Diana showed us all that being in the limelight is less important than caring for fellow members of society.”
One song from Princess Diana the Musical is “Hope in My Heart”. Although it was written for Diana, it would just as easily apply to Meghan and Harry and will inspire us all to help those in need. It is an audience favorite!
Link to song “There’s Hope in My Heart” sung by Sasha Weiss. https://jmrproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Hope-in-my-Heart.mp3
Link to video of There’s Hope in My Heart: https://youtu.be/gR3O7HlapnA
But not everyone shuns tradition totally, as Karen says, “Many young girls still have the childhood dream of meeting the handsome prince and living happily ever after, literally or metaphorically. That is why each royal wedding is viewed so widely throughout the world! So, I hope the royal couple decide to spend at least some time in the UK.”
“In my musical, when Diana sings ‘Hope in My Heart’, the world sees what she gave to us all: hope. We could all use a little more hope in our hearts right now,” Ms. Javitch reveals.
“The decade that just ended was one Princess Diana would have treasured. Both of her sons – Prince William and Prince Harry married lovely and strong women: Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle, respectively. She now has four grandchildren who she would have loved and adored. She set an example for all aspiring and current royalty.”
Princess Diana the Musical provides insights into her courtship and marriage to Charles. Her legacy continues as musicals about her life are flourishing in 2020 and beyond.
Singer/songwriter Karen Sokolof Javitch’s revised Princess Diana the Musical is to be released by Heuer Publishing in early 2020.
“More importantly,” she adds, “There is no reason to travel to New York City when you will be able to see the musical in your hometown. Princess Diana The Musical, in its updated and revised form, will be playing in community theaters around the country.
“Our production entertains audiences about the public and private life of this iconic woman and most beloved princess,” explains Karen. “Even after many successful runs, I recently updated the script and music and I’m thrilled to re-release it to America’s theaters through Heuer Publishing Company. There is no reason to fly to New York to see a beautiful show about the late Princess. Our production is not related to the New York showing that premiers in March more than a decade after mine” explained Ms. Javitch.
Karen wrote the music and lyrics and Elaine Jabenis co-authored the book with her in 1999. The touching story journeys in song with the “People’s Princess” on her trials and tribulations of being an unknown 17-year old to becoming the most famous woman in the world. With over 25 original songs, Princess Diana the Musical captures the grace, charm, compassion and style that was Diana.
About Karen Sokolof Javitch:
Besides Karen’s 15 albums, she has co-written 4 musicals and was the creator and co-host of a popular Omaha radio show, “It’s the Beat.” Her musicals include “Princess Diana the Musical,” “From Generation to Generation,” and “Love at the Café.” These shows have been performed in many cities in the United States. In addition, Ms. Javitch has raised over $350,000 for national and local charities with her original music.
