She has also shared memories of attending a Royal Family barbecue at Balmoral, where Diana, Princess of Wales, encouraged her to sing I Dreamed A Dream from Les Misérables in front of senior royals.
Reflecting on the moment in 2023, she said, “I wasn’t nervous because Charles had just made me a couple of Martinis, which is why I ended up singing in front of the Queen,” adding, “I was feeling no pain, because I was three sheets to the wind! It will always be one of my greatest honours. Diana was there, Princess Margaret, the Queen Mum, Edward, and Charles.”
Life after the romance
After their split, Henshall went on to marry, have two daughters, and build a successful stage career, appearing in productions such as Chicago, Billy Elliot, and Oliver!. She later served as a judge on Dancing on Ice and took a role in Coronation Street in 2024.
Despite their breakup, she is believed to have remained on friendly terms with Edward and Sophie, even attending their 1999 wedding.