A really A-list occasion. Celebrities together with Lionel Richie and Jill Biden attended King Charles III‘s coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London on Saturday, Might 6.
The “All Night time Lengthy” singer, 73, and the primary girl, 71, have been each current as Charles, 74, was formally topped king. Different visitors included French president Emmanuel Macron, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and actress Emma Thompson, who was made a dame in 2018 for her providers to drama.
The brand new monarch’s coronation was significantly smaller than the 1953 ceremony the place his mom, the late Queen Elizabeth II, was topped, with the palace sending solely 2,000 invites to his, in comparison with 8,000 for hers. Regardless of the extra streamlined course of, the festivities are nonetheless shaping as much as be star-studded.
For the coronation live performance on Sunday, Might 7, the king and Queen Camilla will likely be honored with performances by Richie, Katy Perry, Andrea Bocelli, Sir Bryn Terfel, Take That, Freya Ridings, and Alexis Ffrench. The occasion — which is able to happen on the grounds of Windsor Fort — will likely be hosted by Hugh Bonneville.
“I’m delighted to be collaborating on this distinctive occasion, celebrating one of the best of musical leisure in honor of His Majesty’s coronation,” the Downton Abbey alum, 59, mentioned in an announcement final month. “In true British type, come rain or shine it is going to be an evening to recollect.”
Perry, 38, and Richie have identified Charles for years due to their work with a number of the king’s charities. Since 2020, the “Vast Awake” songstress has been an envoy of The British Asian Belief, which the previous Prince of Wales cofounded to deal with poverty in South Asia.
The “Howdy” crooner, in the meantime, was appointed the First World Ambassador and First Chairman of the World Ambassador Group for The Prince’s Belief in 2019. Charles based the group in 1976 to assist underserved youth discover the sources to achieve their full potential.
“The live performance will rejoice a brand new chapter within the nation’s historical past, with themes of affection, respect and optimism, celebrating the 4 nations, their communities and the Commonwealth,” the BBC mentioned in an April assertion concerning the occasion, which will likely be broadcast stay on the BBC and different networks.
One well-known face in attendance on the live performance will likely be Sarah Ferguson, who was not invited to the coronation ceremony. The Duchess of York, 63, was beforehand married to Charles’ youthful brother, Prince Andrew. The previous couple divorced in 1996 however stay amicable and stay collectively on the Royal Lodge in Windsor.
“I personally will likely be having a bit of tea room and coronation rooster sandwich and placing out the bunting, that’s what I’m going to be doing,” Ferguson mentioned throughout an April interview on Free Ladies, noting that she’d watch the ceremony at residence on TV. “I believe it’s actually nice to be supportive massive time after which when all of the household come residence, I do know all of the ins and outs from commentators on tv!”
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