![]() ![]() The rocker says he was "humbled and honoured" to be included in the line-up, adding: "I was alive and just about remember the coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and I, together with millions and millions of other people all around the globe, am a lifelong monarchist." Veteran guitarist Steve Winwood will bring 60 years of rock'n'roll expertise when he performs with the Virtual Choir, made up of singers from more than 40 Commonwealth countries. One of the world’s best-selling music artists, Perry says she’s “excited” to be taking part. The Dancing on the Ceiling singer became the first global ambassador for the monarch's charity The Prince’s Trust in 2019 while the Fireworks songstress is an ambassador for The British Asian Trust – another of the King's charities – and hopes her performance will shine a light on its Children’s Protection Fund. ![]() Both have similar relationships with the King and have met him a number of times over the years. Lionel Richie and Katy Perry have more in common than just their positions on the American Idol judging panel. Barlow organised the Diamond Jubilee concert for the late Queen in 2012 and led his bandmates in a performance at the London 2012 Olympics closing ceremony so Britain's original boyband certainly have the experience needed for such a historic event. While Take That, Paloma Faith, Steve Winwood and Olly Murs are representing the Brits at Windsor Castle, a number of American superstars have also been booked for the occasion including Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Nicole Scherzinger.įor the three remaining members of Take That – Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen – this will be their first live show in four years. Here’s the full line-up of acts and everything else you need to know about this evening's Coronation concert. Celebrity coaches Amanda Holden, Motsi Mabuse and Rose Ayling-Ellis are joining choirmaster Gareth Malone to mentor the singers ahead of the big day in a BBC documentary. Other highlights include the specially-formed Coronation Choir representing “the many voices of the country”. The new Time Lord Ncuti Gatwa is taking a break from filming the upcoming series of Doctor Who to participate. The King's Coronation weekend has an equally star-studded line-up, with pop singer Katy Perry and Take That among the acts who have been confirmed.Ī-listers Tom Cruise and Dame Joan Collins are billed to contribute to the evening's entertainment and even Winnie-the-Pooh will be making a special appearance. The late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Party at the Palace saw industry titans Diana Ross, Queen and Rod Stewart take to the stage – while Elton John delivered a pre-recorded rendition of Your Song. ![]() The Coronation of His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen took place at Westminster Abbey yesterday and, to mark the historic occasion, the Palace has promised a concert with performances from “global music icons” and “contemporary stars”. ![]()
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