Katy Perry Stumbles at Coronation, Avoids Fall: Photo

Saved on the final minute! Katy Perry almost suffered an embarrassing second at King Charles III’s coronation when she virtually tripped on the pavement.

Perry, 38, attended the historic crowning ceremony in London on Saturday, Might 6, sooner or later earlier than she is ready to carry out on the celebratory musical live performance. The “I Kissed a Woman” songstress was noticed catching her steadiness after seemingly tripping whereas exiting Westminster Abbey.

Perry — who shocked in a lilac Vivianne Westwood swimsuit and matching fascinator —shortly received up on her white pumps and continued strolling outdoors the London home of worship.

Katy Perry Stumbles While Taking Her Seat at King Charles III's Coronation, Avoids Fall: Photo

Katy Perry
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Charles, 74, was blessed and anointed as the brand new monarch of the UK and its Commonwealth territories on Saturday, alongside his spouse, Queen Camilla. The historic event was attended by many members of the royal household — together with Prince William, Princess Kate and Prince Harry — and different well-known faces. Lionel Richie, Emma Thompson, Andrew Lloyd Webber and First Girl Dr. Jill Biden had been all photographed contained in the Abbey forward of the service.

Perry, for her half, arrived to the crowning ceremony with British Vogue editor Edward Enninful shortly earlier than they had been ushered inside to search out their seats. Nonetheless, the American Idol decide regarded confused as she tried to search out her assigned place, in keeping with footage from the broadcasted affair. Perry was noticed wandering across the numerous aisles earlier than ultimately pointing on the row she had been assigned and making her option to her spot earlier than the royals’ procession started.

Charles’ coronation ended on Saturday with a particular Buckingham Palace balcony look, when His Majesty and Camilla, 75, waved to the British public alongside different senior members of the royal household, together with the Prince of Wales, 40, the Princess of Wales, 41, and their three kids. The Duke of Sussex, 38, and Prince Andrew, nonetheless, had been absent as they don’t seem to be working royals after their respective step-downs.

The celebratory weekend will proceed on Sunday, Might 7, with the Coronation Live performance, which can characteristic performances from the likes of Perry, Richie, 73, Andrea Bocelli, boy band Take That and Freya Ridings.

“I’m excited, there will likely be an actual schooling coming from America and [it will be] fascinating to see all of the traditions,” the “Darkish Horse” songstress gushed to Good Morning America earlier this month of her attendance. “[I’m] simply grateful to be there and possibly signify U.S.A.”

Perry has recognized Charles for a number of years, serving as an envoy for his British Asian Belief since 2020. The king had cofounded the nonprofit in 2007 to assist fight poverty in South Asia.