King Charles III and Queen Camilla are getting their official portraits taken.
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K.J. Yossman King Charles III’s coronation is set to be a memorable occasion – if only for the eclectic lineup that will be appearing at a concert thrown in the new monarch’s honor. The latest stars to be confirmed for the Coronation Concert, which will take place in the grounds of Windsor Castle the day after the historic ceremony, are “Top Gun” actor Tom Cruise, Pussycat Dolls frontwoman Nicole Scherzinger and tubby little cubby Winnie the Pooh. It will not be the trio’s first brush with royalty, with all three having attended previous royal events. Cruise was a guest at Princess Diana’s funeral in 1997, Pooh was invited to a children’s garden party at Buckingham Palace for Queen Elizabeth II’s 80th anniversary in 2006 and Scherzinger took part in a pageant in honor of Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee last year.
For the coronation, which will honor King Charles’ ascension to the throne following the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth last year, Cruise and Pooh will appear alongside “Dynasty” star Joan Collins, singer Tom Jones, adventurer Bear Grylls and dancer Oti Mabuse in a series of pre-recorded VTs in which they will reveal “little-known facts about the King.” Also newly confirmed for the concert are Paloma Faith, Tiwa Savage, Steve Winwood, Olly Murs and club DJ Pete Tong, who will play his Ibiza classics. The concert will also feature world-renowned pianist Lang Lang as well as recent “The Piano” winner Lucy. Bollywood star Sonam Kapoor will also appear on stage to deliver a spoken word performance to introduce the Commonwealth virtual choir. They will join artists including Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, who were announced earlier this month. “Downton Abbey” star Hugh Bonneville will host the proceedings,
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are getting their official portraits taken.
8-year-old princess appeared to lose her footing and trip slightly when greeting the newly crowned King and Queen of the United Kingdom, as they made their way past her at the coronation concert on Sunday, May 7.Charlotte was captured on video curtsying as her mother, Kate Middleton, 41, and older brother, Prince George, 9, also curtsied and bowed, respectively, when King Charles was making his way to his seat. However, the young princess appeared to trip slightly as her grandfather walked past her, though she recovered quickly, looking to her brother and father, Prince William, 40, to see if anyone had seen her stumble.
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.
Lionel Richie and Nicole Scherzinger are putting on a fabulous show!
Prince Louis of Wales made quite the impression at his grandfather, King Charles III‘s Coronation over the weekend.
jaw-dropping performances — but Cruise’s cameo was definitely a showstopper for newly crowned King Charles, 74, and Queen Camilla, 75. Cruise’s connection to the royal family dates back to 1992 when he and then-wife Nicole Kidman met Princess Diana during the premiere of their Ron Howard film “Far and Away.” The late Princess of Wales was reportedly a major fan of “Top Gun” and would watch it frequently watch it her young son’s Prince Harry and Prince William.
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.
Prince William paid a touching tribute to his father King Charles telling the newly crowned monarch 'pa, we are all so proud of you'.
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.
, the now Princess of Wales, began her close relationship with the house of Alexander McQueen more than a decade ago, on her wedding day, when she emerged from the Queen’s Rolls-Royce Phantom VI dressed in .Since then, Kate has chosen to wear McQueen on countless meaningful occasions, from her children’s christenings to the day she was captured for a trio of by Vogue photographer Paolo Roversi. Now, it appears, her daughter Princess Charlotte is making it a family tradition.Princess Charlotte, wearing an Alexander McQueen dress and a Jess Collett X Alexander McQueen headpiece to match her mother’s, holds hands with her little brother Prince Louis in Westminster Abbey.For the coronation of Charlotte’s grandfather, King Charles III, Kate Middleton in ivory silk crepe featuring rose, thistle, daffodil, and shamrock motifs representing the four nations.
King Charles III's coronation marked a momentous event for the British monarchy as well as Queen Elizabeth II's eldest son, who was crowned at 74 years old, it was also expected to be a big day for the royal family as many thought Prince Harry would publicly reunite with his father and older brother, Prince William, but that wasn't the case.Harry was in attendance at the historic coronation, but had no interaction with his father or brother. Harry was spotted entering the ceremony at Westminster Abbey on Saturday morning with his cousins, Princess Beatrice, Princes Eugenie, and Zara Tindall, as well as their respective spouses. He seemed in good spirits, smiling and chatting with Beatrice and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, and sat with his family — next to Eugenie's husband, Jack Brooksbank, and directly behind his aunt, Anne, Princess Royal, who he also talked to. Harry also joined the crown in reciting «God Save King Charles» following his father's crowning and sang along to «God Save the King» as the monarch processed out of Westminster Abbey. Following the ceremony, Harry was seen waiting alone outside Westminster Abbey for 10 minutes before getting into a black BMW sedan and departing. Prince Harry leaves Westminster Abbey following the departure of King Charles and Queen Camilla as the celebration heads to Buckingham Palace.
What the duke wore. Prince Harry attended King Charles III‘s coronation in a morning suit rather than his military uniform.
King Charles III's coronation, formalizing his role as the head of the Church of England, marks the transfer of his title and powers and the official moment he is crowned king.King Charles will be crowned with the St Edward's Crown from the 17th century, which weighs nearly five pounds, has a solid gold frame and 444 stones.Meanwhile, his wife, Camilla Parker Bowles, will be anointed and crowned as queen. Camilla will be the first divorcee to be crowned, and the coronation invitation that was released in April made headlines when it referred to her as Queen Camilla for the first time.
King Charles III's coronation, formalizing his role as the head of the Church of England, marks the transfer of his title and powers and the official moment he is crowned king.King Charles will be crowned with the St Edward's Crown from the 17th century, which weighs nearly five pounds, has a solid gold frame and 444 stones.Meanwhile, his wife, Camilla Parker Bowles, will be anointed and crowned as queen. Camilla will be the first divorcee to be crowned, and the coronation invitation that was released in April made headlines when it referred to her as Queen Camilla for the first time.
The British Royal Family‘s line of succession has gone through a major update.
One day – hopefully many years from now – the world will be celebrating the coronation of a new King George. Meanwhile, the young Prince George of Wales is only 9 and the coronation of his grandfather Charles III will be his introduction to the family business.George will have a key role as “Page of Honour” to the King, becoming the youngest future king to play an official role at a coronation.While the Page is a ceremonial role it also has an important job; ensuring that King Charles doesn’t trip over his long robes as he walks down the aisle at Westminster Cathedral.George will be the youngest of four pages.
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.
Watch Below: King Charles III's Official Coronation QuicheSo what can you expect from the big day? The King and The Queen Consort will travel in 'The King's Procession' from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey, where they will be crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury in a historic ceremony. Following the service, the Royal Family, including Their Majesties, will make their way back to Buckingham Palace in 'The Coronation Procession'.
King Charles III's coronation on May 6 formalizes his role as the head of the Church of England and marks the transfer of his title and powers, The ceremony is set to take place at Westminster Abbey, with pomp and circumstance the likes of which have never been seen in person by anyone under 70.Of course, in a country with such a long-standing monarchy — and a history of imperialism and colonialism — there are centuries worth of royal regalia and impressive jewels for the regal couple to don during their big day. However, not all of the Crown Jewels have such a rosy history, with some pieces even being altered prior to the coronation to avoid public controversy. Read on to learn about each piece of the king and queen's royal regalia, and the history and significance behind each jewel-encrusted symbol.Forever the most visible symbol of the monarchy, the crowns worn by King Charles and Queen Camilla have centuries of historical significance — thought not all of it is equally enamored by their public.The king will be officially crowned with St.
The nation is united for King Charles III's coronation - the first one in the UK for more than 70 years.The historic occasion at Westminster Abbey on May 6 will see His Majesty crowned alongside wife Camilla, who will become Queen. Around 2,000 dignitaries are expected to attend, with members of the royal family rubbing shoulders with representatives from the government, church and the Commonwealth.