King Charles' coronation concert: Lionel Richie’s special connection to the royal family

Prince Harry's fleeting visit to the UK for King Charles' Coronation has left many royals wondering why he bothered, according to insiders.

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.

tweeted one angry viewer.“If anyone finds some lost keys in Windsor they belong to Lionel Richie,” teased another. “Lionel Richie sounds awful,” simply stated a third person. “Ok, is it just me or has Lionel Richie lost the ability to sing,” tweeted a fourth person.

rom young boys bonded by their unique positions and the tragic death of their mother, to grown men with obvious tension, Prince William and Prince Harry‘s relationship has become more strained in recent years.

Prince William and Prince Harry's relationship has become more strained in recent years. Even before Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, made the decision to step away from royal life and relocate to America in 2020, the brothers showed signs of a serious rift. Today, the sons of King Charles III and the late Princess Diana are more divided than ever — but it wasn't always like that.Harry and William both attended their father's coronation on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Westminster Abbey in London, England, marking the first time they were together since their grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II's funeral last year. The brothers did not speak or have any interaction with one another.Harry attended the coronation solo -- while Meghan and their two children — Archie, who turned 4 on Saturday, and Lilibet, 1 — remained at home in California. After attending the ceremony, the Duke of Sussex made a quick exit to the airport, presumably on his way home to America.The youngest son of King Charles III was absent from the royal family balcony after the coronation and had no notable role during the ceremony. He also skipped Sunday's coronation concert, celebrating the newly crowned king and queen.Now, ET delves into what went wrong in the brothers' relationship and where they stand today.We didn't expect a royal reconciliation at King Charles III's coronation.

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.

The royals shared final preparations Sunday for King Charles' coronation concert. Kensington Palace posted a sneak peek at the concert that included Prince William walking up to a microphone on a stage.  The heir to the throne will give a speech honoring his father during the concert. Ahead of the concert, London communities will participate in street parties.The community get-togethers, part of a British tradition known as the Big Lunch, were intended to bring neighbors together to celebrate the newly crowned king even as support for the monarchy wanes.

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.

stole the show at King Charles III’s coronation ceremony — but they weren’t the only grandkids to make a big entrance.Princess Margaret’s “heartthrob” grandson Samuel Chatto attended the historic event — and he came in hot, according to social media watchdogs.The son of Lady Sarah Chatto and her husband Daniel arrived at Westminster Abbey in a formal outfit complete with a burgundy tie. He was also photographed with his well-dressed father after the service.Samuel, 26, is 29th in line to the throne.

Katy Perry is among the headliners at Sunday’s coronation concert, and was also an invited guest to the coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey.

The stars are stepping out to support King Charles and Queen Camilla on their big day!

Katy Perry was among a galaxy of stars at King Charles III’s Coronation, but the American pop star had a spot of bother finding her seat in Westminster Abbey.

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.

coronation of King Charles III might want to stay vigilant.Two royal “superfans” who foresaw the deaths of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip have revealed some very ominous predictions for Saturday’s crowning ceremony in London.“We’ve had visions, like slideshows in our heads, that security needs to be high,” Berkshire native Lynne Antink, 78, told Jam Press.She and her son, Colin, 31, have been rabid royal fans for some time, notably hailing Charles, 74, and Queen Consort Camilla, 75, as “role models” for their views on family issues. Colin’s bedroom is festooned with monarchical memorabilia, including a wall hanging of Charles and a newspaper clipping showing the first time Colin met the king, in 2002.“I won an award for being a young carer for my mom, and I remember King Charles being rather nervous,” Colin said of hobnobbing with his hero.

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SWNS reports. It’s unclear if law enforcement is handling the case.Fancy homes that date to the 18th century form a crescent on this street, which is known around the world for having a “perfect lawn.” A Georgian-themed “grand coronation party” is scheduled for Saturday in honor of King Charles III’s coronation at Westminster Abbey in London.“Celebrate the 300th anniversary of the Georgian era,” a flyer for the Royal Crescent event reads.”Decorate your own regal crown, watch demonstrations on royal fashion and visit the Georgian Cook cooking up delicious recipes in the kitchen.”It’s unclear how many royal fans are coming to the bash to celebrate the official transfer of power to Charles, 74, after the September death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

Lionel Richie and Katy Perry are still going to be involved in from across the pond! ET's Denny Directo spoke with the judges on Monday, and they revealed how they'll participate in the show when they're in the U.K. to perform at King Charles III's coronation concert.«We are going to be live from the castle as only we could do, which is fantastic. I mean, let's just talk about Cinderella,» Richie said.

Katy Perry will be temporarily replaced on ‘American Idol’ while she is in Britain for King Charles’ coronation. The ‘ET’ singer, 38, and fellow judge Lionel Richie, 73, are set to take to the stage at Windsor Castle in London on 7 May for the king’s coronation show, and a couple of “big time” stars are set to fill in for the pair. Their co-judge Luke Bryan, 46m told Entertainment Tonight about the stars who will fill the pair’s seats when they are away: “It’s big time.

More star power is being added to the upcoming concert following the coronation of King Charles III.