The Saturday May 6th, Charles III He was crowned King of the United Kingdom. The ceremony will be attended by various guests, such as heads of state and delegations of international officials as well prominent personalities from culture and art. Among them the American singer Katy Perry, who experienced a moment of confusion while entering Westminster Abbey in London in search of his seat.
The music icon wore a lilac outfit Vivienne Westwood, which she accompanied with a pearl necklace and matching headpiece. The pop star was joined by British Vogue editor Edward Enninful, Page Six reported. Her entry into the ceremony caught the eye of networkers, who immediately shared the interpreter’s surprised face at not knowing where to sit. Ato Twitter users He expressed, “The way he’s trying to find his place with that hat. It’s adorable and funny at the same time.”
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The awkward moment Katy Perry shared during Carlos III’s coronation
The moment went viral and was shared so many times that it reached the singer herself, who hours later spoke via her Twitter account: “Don’t worry guys I’ve already found my spot,” she joked.
Katy Perry reiterated the viral video and shared her position with @katyperry
Perry is one of the artists who will sing at the coronation concert on Sunday. Because of this, he will be temporarily absent from American Idol for his UK tour. His connection to royalty and in particular to King Carlos III. originated in 2019 at an event in Bombay when they met. A year later, the current monarch gave it its name British Asian Trust Ambassador a non-profit organization co-founded by Carlos III to alleviate poverty in South Asia.
In a statement last month and after announcing his attendance at Sunday’s event, The singer highlighted the company’s work. “I am delighted to perform at the coronation concert and to help shed more light on the British Asian Trust’s Child Protection Fund, whose work ranges from local initiatives to raising funds to find solutions to child trafficking.” he defined.
The star revealed some details of his visit to the UK last week, including his accommodation at Windsor Castle. Speaking to Extra, he explained: “I might be posting a lot because I’m really going to be in a castle. It’s crazy.” He also affirmed that he considered it a true “honour” to celebrate the coronation of Carlos III, which occurs eight months after the death of Queen Isabel II.
The event was not without controversy. As Rolling Stone reported last March, other prominent figures declined to attend the actual events, including: Adele, Elton John, Robbie Williams and the Spice Girls. Commenting on her decision, Perry said: “I am an ambassador for one of her foundations, the British Asian Trust, which is dedicated to fighting child trafficking. When he asked me to sing, everything fell into line with my values,” he explained.
Lionel Richie at the coronation of Charles III Gareth Cattermole – PA Wire
After all, next to Perry, the British group is also in the squad for Sunday Take that, Andrea Bocelli and Bryn Terfel as well Lionel Richie. The performer of hits like “say you, say me” He was also present at the coronation ceremony this Saturday and took photos with some of those present.
Australian singer-songwriter Nick Cave arrives at Westminster Abbey for the coronation of King Charles III. in London on May 6, 2023. (Toby Melville, Pool via AP)
The guests of this ceremony arrived at Westminster Abbey in the early hours of this Saturday morning. Australian singer Nick Cave was one of them, as was the British actress Emma Thompson. The Oscar-winner arrived in a black outfit, which she added a pop of color with a patterned red coat.
Emma Thompson arrives for the Coronation of Charles III Jane Barlow – POOL PA
An estimated 2,300 guests gathered at Westminster Abbey today, significantly fewer than the 8,000 who attended the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953.
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