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Katy Perry got the young British royals dancing with a stunning rendition of her hit song “Roar” at a concert celebrating the coronation of King Charles III.
The singer took the stage at Windsor Castle in a gold ball gown inspired by Disney princesses and performed two songs from her repertoire: “Roar” and “Firework”.
During “Roar,” which also included an accompanying drone show of a lion in the sky above the stage, King Charles’ grandchildren, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, could be seen bouncing along in their seats, with Charlotte apparently singing along.
Katy Perry at Westminster Abbey to witness the coronation of King Charles III (Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
In a brief interlude during her set, Perry, who was there in her role as Ambassador for the British Asian Trust, said she was thrilled to be part of the event. “I’m so happy to be here with you guys, I love you guys so much,” she told 20,000 viewers. “I’m so happy to be partying this whole weekend, I have to bring my mum, she’s so happy to be here. We have to stay at Windsor Castle – no big deal.”
“Thank you for inviting me to this coronation ceremony,” Perry continued. “I would like to dedicate this next song to the King and the work we do together for the British Asian Trust and the Children’s Protection Fund. Thank you for bringing out the fireworks in so many young people.”
Perry was also present at the coronation itself on Saturday in her capacity as Ambassador of the British Asian Trust. A clip of the pop singer, who participated in a lilac Vivienne Westwood ensemble with a “My Fair Lady”-inspired tilt hat, quickly went viral on social media.
Other artists performing at Sunday night’s coronation concert included Lionel Richie – who got the entire crowd, including the King and his wife Queen Camilla, on their feet – and ’90s British boy band Take That, who recreated specifically for the event formed.
A host of stars including Tom Cruise, Hugh Jackman and Pierce Brosnan also appeared in pre-recorded video broadcasts paying homage to Britain’s new monarch.