Katy Perry Had Trouble Finding Her Seat At King Charles’ Coronation & Her Giant Hat Didn’t Help

King Charles is a “secret comedian” who has an “amazing sense of humour”, pop legend Lionel Richie has revealed. The singer, 73, added that “no one knows” how funny the 74-year-old monarch actually is. Lionel made the comments after appearing at King Charles’ Coronation concert at Windsor Castle earlier this month - which came the day after the Royal and his wife Queen Consort Camilla were officially crowned at Westminster Abbey.

American Idol might be the last show we’d expect to share a synergy crossover with the coronation of the next British monarch, but here we are!

King Charles III and Queen Camilla are getting their official portraits taken.

Viewers of "American Idol" were treated to a regal surprise Sunday evening in the form of two newly crowned royals while watching the latest live episode of the long-running competition show. Phoning in from across the pond and broadcasted on a big screen were judges Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, taking a night off from critiquing performances to give ones of their own. Both Perry and Richie were tapped to perform at King Charles' coronation concert.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s unexpected cameo during Sunday’s “American Idol” was almost as big a surprise for Ryan Seacrest as it was for everyone watching.

The King and Queen appeared on American Idol as surprise guests amid the coronation celebrations.

American Idol welcomed royalty onto the show on Sunday evening, with King Charles and Queen Camilla making a surprise appearance alongside Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. Judges Katy, 38, and Lionel, 73, appeared via video link on American Idol as they missed this week's show due to performing at the Coronation Concert in the UK, and chatted to host Ryan Seacrest about the historic celebrations taking place in London.

Katy Perry has revealed she spent the night in Windsor Castle ahead of delivering a spectacular performance at the King’s Coronation concert.The US singer, 38, gave electric renditions of her hit tracks 'Roar' and 'Firework' at the celebratory event held in the grounds of the castle on Sunday evening, dedicating the latter to the King in honour of the work they do together with the British Asian Trust and their Children’s Protection Fund. Dressed in a glistening, metallic-gold, voluminous ballgown which featured a train and matching sleeves, she made a dramatic entrance by walking out singing the opening lyrics to 'Roar' as a drone projection of a lion’s head graced the sky above her.The upbeat pop song was enjoyed by Princess Charlotte who could be seen singing along with the American pop star, next to her mother the Princess of Wales, who swayed along to the song.The performance was accompanied by a dazzling light display which lit up the audience and the sky.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla's unexpected cameo during Sunday's was almost as big a surprise for Ryan Seacrest as it was for everyone watching.Following Sunday's new episode of, Seacrest spoke with ET's Denny Directo, and explained how quickly the high-profile cameos came together.«I have to tell you, I was driving in and my phone rings and it's the executive producer and she says, 'Well, we've got some news,'» Seacrest shared. «I thought maybe something happened [with a contestant].

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Lionel Richie and Katy Perry weren’t able to perform their normal tasks as judges on Sunday night’s “American Idol,” as they were across the pond performing for the coronation of King Charles III. So they brought back a souvenir for the show: The actual just-crowned King and Queen. King Charles III and Queen Camilla were surprise guests on “American Idol,” in a pre-taped package introduced at the start of the show by host Ryan Seacrest. The clip opens with Richie and Perry, in a room that appears to be inside Windsor Castle. Suddenly, in walks the King and Queen. “I just wanted to check, how much, how long you’ll be using this room for?” King Charles quipped to Richie. Charles then thanked Richie for attending and performing at the coronation. “Thank you so much for your brilliant performance and it was great,” he said.

American singer Katy Perry stunned the audience at the Coronation Concert with her performance - and her incredible gold dress.

Katy Perry is bringing the fireworks!

string of public controversies, Katy Perry took the stage by roaring “I am a champion!” Sunday at King Charles III’s coronation concert at Windsor Castle.The 38-year-old “global pop superstar” — as she was hyped in her concert introduction — delivered her hit songs “Roar” and “Firework” while wearing a golden metallic Vivienne Westwood dress. Perry dedicated her full-voiced performance to the freshly crowned monarch and the work that they do together with the British Asian Trust.In between songs, Perry thanked King Charles for inviting her and also revealed to the cheering crowd that she brought a special guest with her.

Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Tom Cruise led the American contingent joining a list of international artists performing at the UK’s first ever Coronation Concert on Sunday evening.

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.

The UK and countries across the world are celebrating King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s Coronation.The world watched on as the two monarchs were officially crowned in a prestigious and formal ceremony and now things are expected to get a little lighter and a lot more informal over the course of the weekend-long celebrations. Yes - we’re referring to the Coronation concert where the likes of Take That, Paloma Faith and Lionel Richie will take to the stage to perform their archive of hits.

In a fun social media post, Katy Perry, who was spotted unable to find her seat at Westminster Abbey, has reassured fans that she did eventually locate her spot. In a now viral video, the US singer was seen pacing up and down the aisles at Westminster Abbey ahead of the Coronation looking rather lost and, apparently, unable to find her seat. The video, which has been shared thousands of times, shows the pop icon, who was wearing a bespoke lilac skirt suit by Vivienne Westwood, walking in circles as she looked through the crowd to find her seat.

The King's Coronation brought its fair share of awkward moments... including when Katy Perry awkwardly struggled to find her seat in Westminster Abbey.The I Kissed A Girl singer, Katy, 38 who is headlining the Coronation concert on Sunday looked elegant as she wore a lilac outfit by late fashion designer Vivienne Westwood. She completed the look with a matching large netted hat, gloves and a statement pearl choker to attend the historic event.

Katy Perry suffered an awkward blunder as proceedings for King Charles III's coronation kicked off, as she appeared lost looking for her seat in Westminster Abbey. The singer donned a bold, lilac dress with a huge matching hat and opera gloves, making her a real stand-out feature in the crowd.

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.