Claire pulls strings at Palace to join Royal wedding reception

She will provide the musical backdrop for the arrival of the newlyweds who will walk into the palace and be greeted by family, friends and a host of famous names.

The 26-year-old musician, who was appointed harpist to the Prince of Wales in 2007, said the request to perform at the palace reception came directly from the Prince and his fiancee. She said: “I’ll be performing to welcome them back to the palace following their (wedding) service and also to welcome their guests.

“It will be a fantastic time to meet them of course and to perform for them, so I’m very much looking forward to the day.”

Miss Jones met William a few years ago when she played for him privately before a Wales v South Africa rugby match in Cardiff but has yet to meet Kate.

The musician, from Crymych, Pembrokeshire but now living in London, has seen her profile rise significantly since her appointment and has entertained concert-goers across the world in recent years and released three albums in 2010.

The harpist will take to the stage with flautist Sir James Galway in Belfast next month.

She said she has been inundated with calls from the press, both at home and abroad, inquiring about her official position with Charles, her chosen instrument and the special “Prince of Wales” harp she will play on the day.