Global Courant 2023-04-29 21:22:51
The countdown to the coronation of King Charles III has begun.
With just days away from the momentous and historic event, more famous guests have been revealed to attend the coronation concert on Sunday, May 7, including Tom Cruise, Nicole Scherzinger and even Disney’s beloved character Winnie the Pooh, according to People via BBC.
The “Mission Impossible” star will participate in pre-recorded skits for the royal event in front of 20,000 members in the crowd, while millions of viewers will watch at home.
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Cruise, Scherzinger and Winnie the Pooh have previously made special appearances at royal events.
Diana, Princess of Wales meets actors Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman at the premiere of ‘Far and Away’. (Getty Images)
Cruise graciously met the late Princess Diana at a movie premiere of “Far and Away.” He also attended her funeral.
Nicole Scherzinger at the Platinum Pageant on June 5, 2022 in London, England. (Getty Images)
The Pussycat Dolls lead singer Scherzinger took part in a pageant during the Platinum Jubilee in 2022, and Winnie the Pooh performed at the Children’s Garden Party celebrating the Queen’s 80th birthday in 2006.
Winnie the Pooh wanders the forecourt of Buckingham Palace for the Queen’s 80th Birthday – Children’s Garden Party on June 25, 2006. (Getty Images)
British adventurer Bear Grylls and singer Sir Tom Jones will also be present at the coronation concert in honor of the king.
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BBC previously announced the star-studded line-up, which includes Katy Perry, Andrea Bocelli and Lionel Richie.
Katy Perry and Lionel Richie perform at King Charles’ coronation in May. (Getty Images)
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.
The palace recently released a new portrait of King Charles and Queen consort Camilla ahead of the coronation. (Hugo Burnand)
The coronation concert will take place one day after King Charles and Queen Camilla were crowned at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, May 6.
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Prince Harry is expected to attend his father’s traditional coronation ceremony.
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His wife, Meghan Markle, confirmed that she would stay with their children while Prince Harry travels to the UK.
Buckingham Palace previously shared a statement about the joyful event ahead of the weekend-long coronation celebration.
“As previously announced, the Service will reflect the current role of the Monarch and look to the future while rooted in longstanding traditions and pageantry,” the palace said in part in a press release.
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Charles and Camilla “hope the coronation weekend will provide an opportunity to spend time and celebrate with friends, families and communities across the UK, the wealthy and the Commonwealth,” the release continued. “Their Majesties look forward to celebrating the occasion with the public in 2023.”
Stephanie Giang-Paunon is an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to [email protected] and on Twitter: @SGiangPaunon.
