Charles 'hosting pre-Coronation reception for VIPs who didn’t get ceremony invite'

Ed Sheeran has denied claims that he refused to perform at King Charles III’s coronation concert at the weekend.The pop star was one of many musicians speculated to have declined an invitation for the Windsor Castle concert on Sunday (May 7). However, the ‘Shape Of You’ singer put the rumours to rest during a chat on SiriusXM (via Metro), and confirmed that he didn’t attend the show because he was never invited.“No one ever asked me (to perform),” he said, explaining where he was for the historic event, “I assume if they went online and went ‘What’s Ed doing on May 6’, they would go ‘Oh, he’s playing in Dallas’.

King Charles’ coronation is finally here. The ceremony is the first in 70 years, and it’s one that has been in its planning stages for decades. King Charles’ coronation is a historic event that will be watched by millions of people, whether they’re located in the United Kingdom or they’re tuning in from their TV screens from locations all over the world.

Katy Perry was a regal firework duringKing Charles III's coronation concert!On Sunday, the judge took the stage for a performance in honor of the new king at Windsor Castle. For her set, Perry performed her hits, «Roar» and «Firework.»Starting things off the castle's steps, Perry was shined bright as ever in a big gold ballgown as she made her way to center stage.The royal family got in on the fun, with  Prince William and Kate Middleton's daughter, Princess Charlotte adorably singing along. Before singing «Firework,» Perry addressed the crowd and thanked the newly crowned king and queen for allowing her to be there but also for the work she's been able to do on behalf of the crown via the British Asian Trust and their children's protection fund.«Thank you for bringing out the firework in so many young people,» Perry said.Ahead of the special concert, Perry dished to ET about the opportunity to have a part in the festivities. «I'm grateful I get to go.

Tom Cruise paid wholesome tribute to King Charles III during the all-star Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle on Sunday evening, 24 hours after the new monarch was crowned.

A friend of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle has shared an adorable snap of the couple’s oldest son, Archie, in celebration of the youngster’s fourth birthday. Archie, who lives in California with his parents and younger sister Lilibet, celebrated his birthday on 6 May, which also happened to be the date of his grandfather, King Charles III’s, Coronation at Westminster Abbey. In a sweet tribute to the youngster, photographer Misan Harriman, who is a close friend of Harry and Meghan’s, took to Instagram to send Archie a sweet birthday message.

King Charles is said to have acknowledged his stateside grandchildren during a speech at his post-Coronation family lunch, wishing grandson Archie a happy birthday. The new monarch's London Coronation fell on the same day as the little one's fourth birthday, with Harry rushing back to the US straight after the ceremony to celebrate his eldest's milestone.

The Guardian.As viewers tuned in to witness the passing of the royal baton to King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the Westminster Abbey ceremony, BBC received the highest audience for the program as 15.5 million total viewers watched Huw Edwards’ coverage across BBC One, BBC Two and the BBC News channel.ITV had the second most watched broadcast with 3.6 million viewers while Sky’s coverage reached 800,000 viewers on both Sky News and Sky Showcase, according to British press. Channel 4, which aired “Johnny English Strikes Again,” in turn brought 138,000 viewers at the same time as Saturday’s ceremony.Notably, the ceremony, which was attended by notable American and British figures alike, drew in a smaller crowd than the audience of 29 million viewers who watched the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022, marking a 31% decrease in viewership when compared to the funeral.The current figures do not include viewership across livestreams on BBC’s streaming platform or YouTube.

The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, has returned to California after catching a British Airways flight within hours of his father King Charles’ Coronation. Harry arrived at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) at around 7.30pm local time (3.30am UK) to reunite with his son on his birthday. Prince Archie turned four on Saturday and spent the day with his mother, Meghan Markle, at their US home.

King Charles III's Coronation is underway, and it has been the royal event many have been waiting in anticipation for - us included.  The ceremony, which will see St Edward’s Crown placed on the 74-year-old British monarch's head, has been meticulously planned for months, and now the day has finally arrived.  The momentous event will take place at London's Westminster Abbey on 6 May, with the official crowning ceremony due to take place at midday.

Saved at the last minute! Katy Perry nearly suffered an embarrassing moment at King Charles III’s coronation when she almost tripped on the pavement.

Meghan Markle was noticeably absent as her father-in-law was crowned king across the pond. One royal expert told Fox News Digital that the Duchess of Sussex, who was a no-show at King Charles’ coronation, likely watched the televised ceremony from her home in California. Her husband Prince Harry, who has publicly sparred with his family, arrived to the festivities alone.The former American actress and their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, remained in the coastal city of Montecito.The couple has lived in California since they stepped back as senior members of the British royal family in 2020.

Prince Harry's car has already been seen leaving London, as he appears to have snubbed the invtiation to lunch with his father, the newly crowned King Charles, and the rest of the Royal Family. Harry was seen smiling as he departed Westminster Abbey in a black car, with the same car later spotted being escorted out of the capital by a police motorcade, seemingly heading towards Heathrow Airport.

coronation service for his father King Charles III, 74, and is en route to the airport.The Duke of Sussex will make it home to California in time for son Archie’s 4th birthday party, the source added.Harry — who looked sad and lonely at the ceremony — spent less than 24 hours in the UK, arriving on a commercial flight Friday evening.He spent the night at Frogmore Cottage, despite being kicked out earlier this year by Charles so the home could go to his own brother, Prince Andrew.The duke arrived to King Charles’ coronation at Westminster Abbey solo, sans wife Meghan Markle, 41. This was the first time he has seen his father since he released his bombshell memoir, “Spare,” in January.Harry arrived with his cousins, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.

Prince Harry and his uncle Prince Andrew put aside their personal royal dramas to attend the coronation of King Charles III and his wife Queen Camilla. The Duke of Sussex was all smiles as he chatted with his cousin Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi before walking into Westminster Abbey on Saturday in London.The 38-year-old sat in the third row next to another cousin, a heavily pregnant Princess Eugenie, and her husband Jack Brooksbank. The 38-year-old’s wife, Meghan Markle, was noticeably absent from the ceremony.The Duchess of Sussex stayed behind in the couple’s home in California with their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

guest list. The Coronation of King Charles III is a big deal, as the last coronation was in 1953 for the late Queen Elizabeth II, so guests of the royal event are expected to show up and show out.The king's sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, will be at their father's side for the momentous occasion, as is and her and William's three kids.

King Charles' historic day did not go without some criticism. On Saturday, the firstborn son of the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip was set to be crowned king, officially marking his reign as sovereign eight months after the death of his mother, the longest-serving monarch in British history. Amid Charles' procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey, the site of the milestone occasion, however, the 74-year-old royal was met with disapproval from protesters situated in a sea of onlookers along the route. Protesters, some appearing to be affiliated with the British group Republic, were photographed holding «Not My King» signs. Another person was spotted holding a sign in support of Virginia Giuffre, who filed a lawsuit against Charles' younger brother, Prince Andrew, in 2021, alleging she was sexually abused by him.

Katy Perry has arrived for the coronation of King Charles III. The pop superstar is wearing a lilac colored skirt and button-front top with matching gloves and a fascinator. She completes the look with white heels, a white bag and a festive pearl necklace. Perry was sighted arriving solo to Westminster Abbey on Saturday, and took a moment to find her seat for the ceremony. Also on-hand for the coronation is Perry's fellow judge Lionel Richie.

The day of King Charles III’s Coronation is here!

Prince Harry will be attending King Charles’ Coronation on Saturday - albeit without wife Meghan Markle and two children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. Buckingham Palace officials last month confirmed that the Duke of Sussex, 38, would be a guest at the historic ceremony at Westminster Abbey - but the rest of his family would miss it.

King Charles III’s historic Coronation on May 6 starts at 10 a.m. BST in the UK at 5 a.m. ET/2 a.m. PT in the U.S. Every major British and American network will have live coverage of the event, which you can watch live in the player embedded below.