Dolly Parton, born and raised in Tennessee, has always been a down-to-earth kind of girl, despite her massive success. She's all about being true to herself and her roots, which might explain why she didn't feel the need to accept the invitation. Maybe she just didn't want to deal with all the fuss and formality that comes with hanging out with royalty.
It's not like Dolly Parton is a stranger to meeting famous people, she's met Elvis, Elton John, and even Whitney Houston, to name a few. So, it's not like she's starstruck or anything, she's just a confident woman who knows her worth. But, still, it's Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, we're talking about, it's not every day you get to meet someone with a title like that.
Maybe Dolly Parton just wanted to spend her time doing something else, like songwriting or hiking in the Smoky Mountains. She's a creative person who values her time and energy, and maybe she just didn't feel like attending a formal tea party was the best use of her time. Or, who knows, maybe she's just not a big fan of tea, and that's okay too.
Dolly Parton says she turned down tea with Kate Middleton
