In their corner. Gayle King has stood by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle amid their many royal controversies over the years.
06.05.2023 - 14:29 / usmagazine.com
A subtle nod? King Charles III‘s coronation ceremony featured a performance by members of the same choir that sang at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s royal wedding.
Charles, 74, and wife Queen Camilla were officially crowned during a lengthy ceremony at London’s Westminster Abbey on Saturday, May 6, surrounded by several members of the royal family, including sons Prince William and Harry, 38. The historic occasion — the first coronation since that of the late Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 — was overseen by the Archbishop of Canterbury and attempted to put a modern spin on the royal tradition.
During the service, a group of eight singers handpicked from the Kingdom Choir — dubbed the Ascension Choir — performed a rousing rendition of “Alleluia (O Sing Praises).” The musicians were led by Abimbola Amoako-Gyampah and dressed in all-white ensembles as they paid homage to the monarch.
Saturday’s performance marked the first time a gospel group has been included in coronation festivities, but the Kingdom Choir has participated in past royal milestones. When Harry and Meghan, 41, tied the knot in May 2018, the same group sang Ben E. King’s “Stand By Me.”
The Sussexes reflected on their romantic nuptials during their 2022 Netflix docuseries, Harry & Meghan. “You know, the world was watching us,” the prince said. “But when we were actually at the altar, as far as I was concerned it was just the two of us.”
Meghan’s pal Serena Williams, who attended the ceremony at St George’s Chapel, noted the significance of the gospel choir’s performance. “To have [Meghan’s] culture represented in that wedding, it was amazing. I loved it,” the former tennis pro, 41, told the cameras. “I thought
In their corner. Gayle King has stood by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle amid their many royal controversies over the years.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have entered into a legal row with Backgrid, the photo agency that was allegedly involved in a near-catastrophic car chase in which paparazzi hired by the agency followed the royals following an event in New York.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's lawyers have since demanded that Backgrid hand over any footage of the chase, as they argue this will enable them to improve their security. A letter from their lawyer, seen by US celebrity news outlet Page Six, reads: "We hereby demand that Backgrid immediately provide us with copies of all photos, videos, and/or films taken last night by the freelance photographers after the couple left their event and over the next several hours." Lawyers for the photo agency have hit back at these demands, with their own letter, which reads: "In America, as I’m sure you know, property belongs to the owner of it; Third parties cannot just demand it be given to them, as perhaps Kings can do.
Her two cents. Gayle King chimed in on the debate surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s car chase in New York City.
Gayle King is the latest celebrity to speak out about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s New York City car chase.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's romance is straight out of a Hollywood fairy tale!The royal duo has become one of the most talked-about couples ever since rumors began circulating that they were dating. Fast forward to now, and they are happily married parents of two, celebrating their fifth wedding anniversary. While their romance was a whirlwind, the two have proven that they are meant to be!As they quietly ring in five years of marriage amid turmoil surrounding their recent encounter with the paparazzi, let's look back at Harry and Meghan's romance for the ages.The couple met in early July after they were set up on a blind date by a mutual friend believed to Violet von Westenholz, according to Katie Nicholl's book .
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's bombshell car chase allegations, the royal family has no plans to issue a statement.ET has learned that neither Buckingham nor Kensington Palace will be commenting on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's claims of a car chase in New York City.A source tells ET that «since Harry and Meghan have stepped back from royal duties, the palace generally does not comment on their activities.»On Wednesday, a representative for Harry — who is the son of King Charles III and the late Princess Diana — and Meghan told news outlets that the couple, along with Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland, were involved in a «near catastrophic car chase at the hands of a ring of highly aggressive paparazzi» on Tuesday night. The rep said that the incident occurred after the trio left the Ziegfeld Theater, where Meghan had been honored at the the Ms. Foundation Women of Vision Awards.
In the wake of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s bombshell car chase allegations, the royal family has no plans to issue a statement.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's bombshell car chase allegations, the royal family has no plans to issue a statement.ET has learned that neither Buckingham nor Kensington Palace will be commenting on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's claims of a car chase in New York City.A source tells ET that «since Harry and Meghan have stepped back from Royal duties, the palace generally does not comment on their activities.»On Wednesday, a representative for Harry — who is the son of King Charles III and the late Princess Diana — and Meghan told news outlets that the couple, along with Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland, were involved in a «near catastrophic car chase at the hands of a ring of highly aggressive paparazzi» on Tuesday night. The rep said that the incident occurred after the trio left the Ziegfeld Theater, where Meghan had been honored at the the Ms. Foundation Women of Vision Awards.
Nothing to report. Buckingham Palace declined to comment when asked about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s “near catastrophic” car chase in New York City.
The New York Police Department (NYPD) has issued an update after Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle were involved in a 'near catastrophic' car chase in the city.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were involved in a “near catastrophic car chase” with paparazzi on Tuesday, May 16, in New York City.
Happy to be home! Prince Harry enjoyed a romantic night out with wife Meghan Markle after returning to California from father King Charles III’s coronation.
According to a friend of Meghan Markle, the Duchess did not attend King Charles' Coronation because she "didn't feel comfortable or welcome enough".
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's children may not have been in attendance for King Charles III's coronation over the weekend, but they likely caught a glimpse of the festivities!ET's Kevin Frazier spoke to royal expert and journalist Omid Scobie in London following the weekend's festivities, where he shared what he thinks Lilibet, 1, and Archie, 4, were up to while back home in California with their mom.«I think for Prince Harry, it's really important that his children are aware of the world in which they are a part of,» Scobie shared. «Of course they are Prince and Princess, and whilst the time difference would have made it really difficult to show the children the coronation ceremony live, I would imagine that at some point over the weekend some effort would have been made to at least show them what was going on on the other side of the Atlantic.»While Harry was in attendance, his time in London was brief, with the father of two departing Westminster Abbey immediately after the coronation of his father in a black BMW sedan headed straight to the airport and back to the states, according to multiple reports. He's also reported to have had zero interaction with his father or brother, Prince William, during the historic proceedings.As for whether he made it back in time for Archie's fourth birthday party, Scobie said that's a little less likely.
While the newly-crowned King Charles III and Queen Camilla might have seemed slightly puzzled by Miss Piggy and Kermit The Frog's appearance on stage during the Coronation concert, Princess Charlotte and Prince George were over the moon by their arrival.
Lending a hand! Prince William and Princess Kate‘s children volunteered for The Big Help Out following King Charles III‘s coronation — marking Prince Louis‘ first official royal engagement.
Lionel Richie confused viewers with his 'unrecognisable' voice as he took to the stage for the Coronation Concert. The 73-year-old singing superstar was one of the big names performing for the newly crowned King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle.
Two big celebrations in one day! Yet the royal family did not publicly wish Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s son, Prince Archie, a happy birthday amid King Charles III’s coronation.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal wedding at the coronation of King Charles III. During the historic ceremony at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, The Ascension Choir — comprised of eight singers from the Kingdom Choir, hand selected for the occasion — was led by Abimbola Amoako-Gyampah in performing «Alleluia (O Sing Praises)» by composer Debbie Wiseman. The Kingdom Choir previously sang during Harry and Meghan's 2018 nuptials at St George's Chapel.The Kingdom Choir, a gospel group based in southeast England, was said to have been personally invited by King Charles to perform at his son and daughter-in-law's wedding.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla greeted their public on Saturday, posing for traditional balcony photos at Buckingham Palace.The royal couple was joined by Prince William and Kate Middleton, as well as their children, Prince George — who had an important and historic role in the coronation — Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. Other working royals who joined the family on the balcony included Charles' siblings, Anne, Princess Royal, and Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, as well as their children. Embattled fourth sibling Prince Andrew was kept in the background during the coronation proceedings and did not join his siblings as they waved to the gathered crowds.Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis wave to the crowd at Buckingham Palace.