Global Courant 2023-04-15 06:36:57
The performers for King Charles’ coronation concert have been announced.
On Friday, the BBC announced the line-up, which includes Katy Perry, Andrea Bocelli and Lionel Richie. Charles’ coronation concert is scheduled for Sunday, May 7.
Charles and his wife Camilla, the queen’s consort, will be crowned on Saturday 6 May.
Other artists include Take That, Sir Bryn Terfel, Alexis Ffrench and Freya Ridings.
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Katy Perry and Lionel Richie perform at King Charles’ coronation in May. (Getty Images)
Perry and Richie are judges on “American Idol” and both have connections to the King.
Perry has been an ambassador for The British Asian Trust and Richie was named the first global ambassador for The Prince’s Trust in 2019.
“The concert celebrates a new chapter in the country’s history, with themes of love, respect and optimism, celebrating the four nations, their communities and the Commonwealth,” the BBC announced in a statement on Friday.
The BBC noted that as Charles’ big day approaches, more performers will soon be announced.
News of the line-up for the King’s coronation comes after several A-list stars turned down the opportunity to perform.
King Charles III and Camilla, the Queen’s consort (Hugo Burnand)
Multiple reports claimed that Harry Styles, Elton John, Robbie Williams and the Spice Girls all refused to perform at the coronation concert in the grounds of Windsor Castle.
It was previously reported that Adele and Ed Sheeran also said no to the historic performance.
Harry Styles and other stars reportedly turned down an offer to perform at King Charles’ coronation. (Valerie Macon)
Christopher Andersen, author of “The King,” shared with Fox News Digital that stars like Bocelli, who performed at the Queen’s platinum anniversary last year, would likely be invited back.
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“People read way too much into what really amounts to scheduling conflicts,” Andersen said. “It is highly doubtful that anyone would turn down the invitation to perform at the coronation. … It is a unique moment in history, and frankly just too massive a performance.”
King Charles’ coronation concert is scheduled for Sunday, May 7. (Jordan Pettitt/WPA Pool)
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Royal pundits argued that Charles was not snubbed and pointed out that many of the performers have pre-commitments. Styles is on a world tour and Sheeran is on the North American leg of his tour.
Fox News Digital Stephanie Nolasco contributed to this report.
Janelle Ash is an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital.
