Among the highlights of Royal’s America’s Got Talent run was her interpretation of Soundgarden’s “Black Hole Sun.” She used screams and guitar shredding during the heavier sections, then adopted a softer singing style in the quieter passages. Her stage presence was also a notable part of that competition performance.

Royal was declared the America’s Got Talent winner on September 23, 2026. During the final one night earlier, she performed a version of “Seven Nation Army,” originally by The White Stripes. The song was subsequently among the three selections from the show that appeared in her Phuket set.

The finale also featured Royal performing with Linkin Park, which gave her recognition from a major hard rock band. Together they presented “The Emptiness Machine,” Linkin Park’s 2024 comeback hit, as a showcase number. Royal’s competition clips reached audiences well beyond Thailand, and the strong viewership for her homecoming concert continued that attention.