Nick Cave defends accepting invitation to King Charles’ coronation: “I am not a monarchist”

Andrea Bocelli and his regular collaborator Sir Bryn Terfel performed the Coronation concert at Windsor Castle. The duo sang You'll Never Walk Alone before King Charles III and an audience of 20,000. Sir Bryn had a busy weekend having already performed the Welsh song Kyrie eleison at the actual Coronation service the day before.

had a longtime affair with Camilla Parker Bowles — now Queen.Despite those two very significant relationships, Charles also allegedly had another rendezvous: with Lady Dale “Kanga” Tryon.While not much has been written about Lady Tryon, she made a name for herself in royal social circles through her work as a fashion designer.Charles — who gave the socialite the nickname “Kanga” due to her Australian roots — once called her “the only woman who ever really understood me.”She was thought to be one of the first gals to sleep with Charles — before his high-profile associations with Camilla, 75, and Diana. He became pals with Dale when she married Anthony Tyron, 3rd Baron Tryon, in 1973.The Baron had been a part of then-Prince Charles’ in-crowd, and Dale got to know the royal more intimately through her spouse.However, she had actually crossed paths with Charles for the first time back in 1966 — when she met him at a school dance in Victoria, Melbourne, where she grew up.But before dipping her toes into the world of tiaras and gold, Dale made the grand move to the United Kingdom from the land down under so she could work on her couture label in 1972 — just a year before her wedding.

took Charles and Camilla’s wedding photos in 2005, snapped the pictures immediately after the 74-year-old monarch was officially crowned at Westminster Abbey on May 6, reports the BBC.Dressed in the Robe of Estate and wearing the Imperial State Crown, Charles looked regal in Buckingham Palace’s Throne Room. The new monarch is captured holding the Sovereign’s Orb and Sovereign’s Scepter with Cross in his often-mocked “sausage” fingers.

as she is to cruise down a red carpet in a sequined Bob Mackie number. While on the ground in London for , though, the hitmaker turned to Vivienne Westwood to create a custom wardrobe for her with a distinctly British edge.Having made in a bespoke lilac suit paired with elbow-length gloves and jumbo-sized pearls on May 6, Perry leaned into the gilded mood of the overall coronation celebrations in a custom Vivienne Westwood gown while performing at the coronation concert. Katy Perry at Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023, during the coronation of King Charles III.Katy Perry in her custom Vivienne Westwood gown.The corseted 18th-century silhouette, made using gold metallic leatherette, was designed to “exude baroque grandeur,” according to the brand.

K.J. Yossman Katy Perry had the young British royals dancing in their seats with a dazzling rendition of her hit song “Roar” at a concert in honor of King Charles III’s coronation. Taking to the stage at Windsor Castle in a Disney Princess-inspired gold ballgown, the singer performed two songs from her repertoire: “Roar” and “Firework.” During “Roar,” which also featured an accompanying drone show of a lion in the sky above the stage, King Charles’s grandchildren Prince George and Princess Charlotte could be seen bopping along in their seats, with Charlotte apparently singing along.

royal family’s official social media account shared a remarkable photo from Saturday’s coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla that is being compared to a gender reveal celebration.“My fave part of coronation tradition: The royal gender reveal,” a Twitter user hilariously commented.The stunning snap features the newly-crowned monarchs with their backs turned to watch the fly over from the balcony of Buckingham Palace. The Royal Air Force’s Red Arrows lit up the foggy London sky with colors of red, white and blue smoke, although the red appeared pinkish.Camilla, 75, and Charles, 74, donned their crowns and white fur robes as they viewed the show.The pic was taken by Getty Images royal photographer Chris Jackson.

coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip's memory were felt throughout, with several nods made to both late royals. When it came to Elizabeth, who died in September, there were several nods made by her son and his second wife, largely in the outfits they wore during Saturday's ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London, England. When it came to the king, his Stole Royal was inspired by one worn by his mother during her coronation in 1953 and featured a series of roundels that included the four emblems of the United Kingdom. Camilla's outfit featured several more notable nods to Elizabeth, with the new queen wearing her late mother-in-law's historic «coronation necklace.» First commissioned by Queen Victoria in 1853, it was also worn by Elizabeth during her crowning ceremony in 1953. Additionally, Camilla's «Robe of State,» which was worn upon her arrival at Westminster Abbey, was originally made for Elizabeth in 1953. Her «Robe of Estate,» meanwhile, was embroidered with 24 plants, including the Lily of the Valley, which was the late queen's favorite flower. During the ceremony, Camilla was crowned with Queen Mary's Crown, which was made for the 1911 coronation of Queen Mary, the consort of King George V.

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Kate Middleton is looking stunning at King Charles III's coronation. The Princess of Wales stepped out for the historic event on Saturday, May 6, wearing a blue cape and silver floral headpieceas she entered Westminster Abbey alongside her husband, heir apparent Prince William, and behind the king. The Princess of Wales sported an Alexander McQueen design for the special occasion: an ivory silk crepe dress with silver bullion and embroidery featuring rose, thistle, daffodil, and shamrock motifs signifying the four nations.

King Charles's coronation, including foreign royals, world leaders and more. Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco were among the first royals to confirm their attendance for the historic occasion in London. The couple will be joined by a number of royals from households from around the world, including King Carl XVI Gustaf and Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, and King Felipe and Queen Letizia.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla are officially on their way to their coronation ceremony!The royal couple was spotted in matching ivory regalia, making their way from Buckingham Palace toward Westminster Abbey as coronation festivities began on Saturday morning at 10:20 a.m. local time on the dot.

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King Charles will be officially crowned on Saturday (6 May) - finally taking up the role he has been preparing for since he was three years old. The 75-year-old royal became first in the line of succession when he was a toddler after his grandfather King George VI died on 6 February, 1952, and his mother, Elizabeth II, became Queen.

King Charles is reminding rail passengers across the country to “mind the gap” with a special royal safety message made for the Coronation weekend. Charles and Queen Consort Camilla have recorded an announcement which is being played between Friday and Monday at every railway station across the UK and all London Underground stations, industry body the Rail Delivery Group (RDG) said.

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A key part of the plans for King Charles's Coronation tomorrow could be cancelled at the very last minute, due to bad weather.There is a 70% chance of showers at the same time a spectacular flypast by the Red Arrows to celebrate the historic occasion is due to take place, forecasters say. Royal fans who will be in London to celebrate the occasion are advised to bring umbrellas, cagoules and waterproof jackets with dreary weather expected.

King Charles, Prince William and other members of the royal family have arrived at Buckingham Palace for today’s festivities following another dress rehearsal at Westminster Abbey.Tomorrow, May 6, marks the King’s Coronation, but prior to the highly anticipated event, the monarch is holding a Realm Governors General and Prime Ministers Lunch.The prime ministers of Australia and New Zealand, the King of the Ashantis, and Canadian and Amazonian indigenous leaders at Buckingham Palace are believed to be in attendance. Before heading to the Palace, the heads of government visited UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at Downing Street.

King Charles III’s coronation is well underway — under the dark of night — in London.The elaborate run-through took place overnight from Buckingham Palace to Trafalgar Square and Downing Street and then onward to Westminster Abbey.Thousands of soldiers from the army, navy and RAF participated in the practice in the evening, with many onlookers trying to get a glimpse of the session.The Diamond Jubilee State Coach and Gold State Coach were also spotted trailing down the Mall for the rehearsal.

Bolton is set to celebrate King Charles III coronation in style with street parties being held across the borough. Patriotic residents have lodged applications for road-closure street parties with knees ups taking place everywhere from Kearsley in the south of the borough to Horwich and Blackrod in the north and all parts in between.

This weekend will see King Charles III and Queen Camilla officially crowned during their Coronation at Westminster Abbey. Charles, who instantly became monarch last September following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, will leave the Abbey with his wife and other senior members of the royal family and head back to Buckingham Palace, where they’ll pose on the iconic balcony for photographs.