Katy Perry was the primary performer at tonight’s (May 7) coronation live performance for King Charles III – see footage of her set beneath.
Following yesterday’s (May 6) coronation at Westminster Abbey, a particular live performance is going down at Windsor Castle on Sunday night celebrating the brand new monarch.
Also set to carry out on the present are Take That and Lionel Richie. Alongside the King and Queen Consort, 20,000 members of the general public and invited friends will probably be in attendance, and the live performance may even be broadcast on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, Radio 2 and BBC Sounds.
Andrea Bocelli, Freya Ridings, Welsh bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel and classical-soul composer and producer Alexis Ffrench have additionally been confirmed for the live performance, with extra names as a result of be introduced quickly.
Watch Katy Perry sing ‘Roar’ and ‘Firework’ on the live performance, and her viral try to seek out her seat at Saturday’s ceremony, beneath.
Pt. 2 | Katy Perry serving vocals performing “Roar” on the #CoronationConcert. pic.twitter.com/wg04UxMxbo
— Katy Perry Today (@todaykatyp) May 7, 2023
— Tudo Katy (@tudokatysite) May 6, 2023
don’t fear guys i discovered my seat
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) May 6, 2023
Previously, King Charles was mentioned to have reportedly been “very keen” to have Adele and Ed Sheeran acting at his coronation. However, in accordance with experiences, Sheeran was unable to make the live performance as a result of logistics and former touring commitments, whereas Adele didn’t reply to the request.
There have been additionally rumours earlier this yr that the Spice Girls would reunite for a one-off efficiency on the occasion.
A poll opened in January giving the general public the chance to attend the live performance at Windsor Castle to mark the coronation, with a complete of 10,000 free tickets accessible. The BBC has mentioned that tickets can be allotted based mostly on the geographical unfold of the UK inhabitants.
“Attended by a public audience including volunteers from The King and The Queen Consort’s many charity affiliations, the concert will see a world-class orchestra play interpretations of musical favourites fronted by fantastic entertainers, alongside performers from the world of dance and the arts,” the BBC mentioned in an announcement.