Her parents learned she was deaf when she was 12 months old and she had a cochlear implant, which is an electronic device, fitted aged five, as well as having years of speech therapy. The model and dancer was born 'completely deaf' and was forced to 'overcome a lot of obstacles' growing up with a disability she now calls her 'superpower.' Now, Tasha is set to be rubbing shoulders with the likes of Prince Harry, Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom, David and Victoria Beckham, Dame Joanna Lumley, The Repair Shop's Jay Blades, Amanda Holden, comedic legend Rowan Atkinson and Andrew Lloyd Webber, as well as a host of others. Gutting: Tasha, who is a Coronation Champions Ambassador, revealed she was denied a picture with King Charles as guests weren't allowed to take photos at the reception The once-in-a-generation event is set to attract some of the biggest names from the worlds of politics, celebrity and high society.Īnd despite his attempts to 'slim down' the occasion, the guest-list for the Coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey on May 6 is believed to be around 2,000-people strong. Tasha had been asked to a reception at Windsor Castle this Sunday, the day after the King is crowned, as well as the Coronation Concert and a reception beforehand. So I think that's kind of why it's come about, but I'm excited. I think it's because I do a lot of charity work behind the scenes that not everyone really knows about. Tasha went on: 'I didn't expect it at all. And it's gonna be a great day, and I get to go with Andrew as well so we will go together.'
She told The Mirror : 'I didn't expect it if I am honest', adding: 'It's a great opportunity to be invited. The model and deaf campaigner an ambassador for The Royal National Institute for Deaf People, which she revealed is how she managed to bag the coveted invite. The dancer initially revealed the surprise news on Wednesday, sharing a snap of the highly-coveted invitation.Īnd days after digesting the news, Tasha told how she initially 'didn't believe it' when the royal letter came through her door. Tasha recently shared her shock after receiving an invitation to King Charles' coronation celebrations. 'Little me would've thought this would have never happened and feeling so grateful to represent the deaf community.' 'We had the honour to meet the king and queen (wish I had photos but we weren't allowed). Chic: The 24-year-old model, who was the ITV show's first deaf contestant, looked elegant in a white dress with feathered edges as she walked into the castle
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