Katy Perry's performance at the coronation concert for King Charles III at Windsor Castle included a lyric from her hit song "Firework" that referenced the Fourth of July, which some viewers found awkward given the historical context. Despite the momentary controversy, Perry's performance was well-received and she even made headlines for getting lost in Westminster Abbey the day before.
Prince William and Kate Middleton shared a behind-the-scenes video of the Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle on their official social media channels. The video features the royal couple with their two eldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, arriving in the royal box to watch the show. The video also includes performances by various artists and a tribute to King Charles by Prince William.
Orlando Bloom took to Instagram to express his pride in fiancée Katy Perry's performance at King Charles III's coronation concert, where she sang for the royal family. Perry wore a stunning gold gown by Vivienne Westwood for the occasion and also shared several photos and videos from her extravagant show. The couple, who have been together since 2016 and got engaged in 2019, are notoriously private about their relationship. They welcomed their daughter, Daisy Dove, in 2020. Perry is also facing backlash for her antics on "American Idol," but a source says she isn't fazed by the drama.
Andrea Bocelli and Bryn Terfel performed a moving rendition of "You'll Never Walk Alone" at the Coronation Concert for King Charles III. The Italian singer revealed that the King himself requested the song, which he finds encouraging. Fans who missed the concert were moved by a clip of the performance shared on Instagram, with many praising the duo's "spine-tingling" performance. Bocelli also spoke about the honor of performing for the King and Queen Consort, who have long shown their appreciation for the arts.
Princess Charlotte, 8, was seen singing along to Katy Perry's performance at the coronation concert held for King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Perry rocked a metallic gold Vivienne Westwood dress and belted out rousing renditions of her hit songs "Roar" and "Firework." Twitter users went wild over the brief glimpse of the little princess. Charlotte and her younger brother, Prince Louis, stole a bit of the spotlight from their grandfather, King Charles, during the ceremony on Saturday. On Monday, both Charlotte and Louis appeared alongside Prince William and Middleton and took part in a variety of activities at the 3rd Upton Scout Group.
Orlando Bloom expressed immense pride and love for fiancée Katy Perry's performance at the coronation concert held in honor of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Perry performed hits like "Roar" and "Firework" while wearing a gold Vivienne Westwood gown. The concert also featured performances by Lionel Richie, Andrea Bocelli, and Nicole Scherzinger, as well as pre-recorded messages from Hugh Jackman, Joan Collins, Pierce Brosnan, and Tom Cruise. Perry was appointed ambassador to the British Asian Trust by Charles in 2020 and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to work with the organization.
Prince William joined in on the fun with his two eldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, at the coronation concert of King Charles III. While George laughed, Charlotte seemed less than thrilled with her father's antics. However, she later looked thrilled as her dad made his way onto the stage to make a speech. Prince Louis did not attend the event, along with other royal children. The concert was headlined by Katy Perry and Lionel Richie and also featured Tom Cruise in a pre-taped message to the king.
Fans were disappointed with Lionel Richie's performance at King Charles' coronation concert, with some likening his voice to that of a karaoke singer or Kermit the Frog. Fellow "American Idol" judge Katy Perry also performed, but made headlines for nearly falling after the ceremony. The concert featured other high-profile performers such as Take That and Nicole Scherzinger. Prince Harry attended the ceremony without Meghan Markle and returned to Los Angeles shortly after.
Princess Charlotte's excited reaction to seeing her father, Prince William, take the stage during King Charles III's coronation concert has gone viral on TikTok. The concert, held at Windsor Castle, saw performances from A-listers Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, but it was Prince William's keynote speech dedicated to the King which captured Charlotte's attention. The video has gained over two million views and 112,000 likes. In addition to the prince's speech, the concert featured cameos from pop-culture characters, Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog, and a special animated cameo from beloved children's characters Winnie The Pooh and Piglet.
Lionel Richie's performance at the Coronation Concert divided audience opinions, with some fans surprised by what they perceived as a "completely different voice." Richie sang two of his most famous songs, "Easy Like Sunday Morning" and "All Night Long," supported by a full orchestra. While some viewers were charmed by his renditions, others opined that his voice sounded different to their expectations. Richie has previously spoken out about a mystery throat illness in the Nineties that required four surgeries.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended a star-studded coronation concert featuring Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and others at Windsor Castle. Prince William paid tribute to his father's dedication to service, and the event also included performances by the Royal Ballet, Nicole Scherzinger, Andrea Bocelli, and British band Take That. The concert was interspersed with serious moments, including a message from Charles on environmental conservation. Thousands of picnics and street parties were held across the UK in Charles' honor, while critics complained about the coronation's cost.
Kate Middleton's fashion choice at the coronation concert for King Charles and Queen Camilla contained symbols of patriotism and good luck. She wore a red Alexander McQueen pantsuit, a mother of pearl Van Cleef & Arpels gold necklace in the shape of four-leafed clovers, and sat next to her children in coordinated patriotic colors. The decision to re-wear an outfit already in her wardrobe could be a symbolic acknowledgment of the cost-conscious theme running through the coronation celebrations.
The Duchess of Edinburgh, Sophie, was spotted dancing carefree at the Coronation concert in Windsor, letting her hair down and enjoying Lionel Richie's hit tunes. Fans praised her free-spirited nature and relatable dance moves, with one person claiming she is "all of us who couldn't attend the concert but wanted to." Sophie looked stunning in a coral midi dress from Beulah, and was joined by her husband and children at the event. The concert was held to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, and featured performances by Take That and Katy Perry.
Sunita Kapoor, mother of Sonam Kapoor, shared a video of her daughter attending King Charles III's coronation concert. Sonam wore a gown co-designed by Anamika Khanna and UK-based designer Emilia Wickstead.
Andrea Bocelli performed "You Will Never Walk Alone" at King Charles III's coronation concert, as per the king's request. The song is an encouragement for oneself, and Bocelli believes that the king likes it for its meaning. The concert also featured performances from Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. Bocelli felt honored to be a part of the event, having performed for the Royal Family many times before.