THERE will be a real Welsh flavour to proceedings when Prince Charles ties the knot with Camilla Parker Bowles next month.

For Jemima Phillips, who grew up in Ebbw Vale, will be playing the harp during their wedding reception at Windsor Castle on April 8.

The 23-year-old, who was appointed as the official harpist to the Prince of Wales in July last year, claims she is not even nervous about playing at the first royal wedding since Edward married Sophie.

Jemima, whose family now live in Stowe, near Monmouth, said: "I will be playing background music at the top of the staircase in the castle so everyone will be walking past me as they filter into the reception, which is nice.

"At the moment I don't feel any nerves but I think I will have some on the day. I believe the Queen will be coming into the castle first so I think I will get nervous then!"

She intends to play some classics and some jazzy pieces later in the evening if she "can get away with it".

The traditional post of official harpist to the Prince of Wales was reinstated in 2000 to help celebrate and foster musical talent.

Since last July, Jemima has played at many of Prince Charles' official functions as part of her two-year posting.

She was even called upon when the Queen hosted the International Olympic Committee during their recent trip to assess London's Olympic bid.

Jemima, who now lives in Battersea, said: "I don't get asked by the Prince to play on a whim if he wants some background music with his breakfast, but I have played at many special dinners and functions. "One of the first was down in Margam Park, and my family were invited to attend.

"My gran, who is normally quite chatty, didn't quite know what to say because she has always been one to camp out before any royal visits. "All my family are very proud and just thrilled to bits for me."