Lorde – Royals (2012) Lorde 2012 Royals Did you know that... Lorde (Ella Yelich-O’Connor) was discovered at just 12 years old and got her first record contract one year later. When she was 16 years and 11 months old, this hit made her the youngest person ever in the Billboard Hot 100. How does this song make you feel? Report abuse SHARE THIS WITH YOUR FRIENDS