'My heart goes out to them': Prince Charles pays tribute to musicians amid coronavirus

'My heart goes out to them': Prince Charles pays tribute to musicians amid coronavirus The 71-year-old royal has voiced his "heartbreak" at seeing musicians and performers around the world suffer as a result of the health crisis, as their livelihoods often depend on being able to put on concerts, which have all been cancelled in order to stop large gatherings where the virus could spread.

Charles - who is a patron of the Royal Opera House - spoke as he dedicated a Classic FM show to orchestral performers, in the second of two shows titled 'A Royal Appointment', which were organised to celebrate Charles' long-time support of music.

At the end of the show - which will air this evening (26.05.2020) - the royal says: At the end of the show - which will air this evening (26.05.2020) - the royal says: At the end of the show - which will air this evening (26.05.2020) - the royal says: