Coronation concert latest: TV viewing figures released after Katy Perry wows Windsor Castle
Lionel Richie and Paloma Faith among performers as Prince William pays tribute to his father and Queen Camilla
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The Prince of Wales paid a touching tribute to his father at an extravagant concert held to celebrate King Charles III’s coronation.
“Pa, we are all so proud of you,” said Prince William, before praising the King’s dedication to the crown, as well as his environmental and charity work.
The heir to the throne took to the stage in front of 20,000 people at Windsor Castle, ahead of a line-up of performers including Take That, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, Paloma Faith, Andrea Bocelli, Sir Bryn Terfel, and Alexis Ffrench.
A medley of theatre, ballet, theatre and arts performances also took place, featuring newDoctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa in an interpretation of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.
Festivities began at 8pm and lasted until just after 10pm, and were staged the East Lawn of the castle’s grounds, marking the first time an event like this has taken place on the property. Those not at Windsor Castle were able to watch the concert live on BBC One.
The TV viewing figures for the coronation concert have now been released.
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Princess Charlotte had the sweetest reaction after realising her father, the Prince of Wales, was on stage during the coronation concert.
The extravagant concert took place on Sunday (7 May) at Windsor Castle in honour of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, one day after the coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey. The coronation concert included a star-studded lineup of performers, from Lionel Richie to Katy Perry.
However, it seems that Princess Charlotte was most excited when her father appeared on stage to deliver a speech in front of thousands of concert-goers.
Princess Charlotte looks stunned as she realises who’s on stage at royal concert
Daughter of Prince William and Kate Middleton attended with her older brother, Prince George, and her grandparents, the newly crowned King and Queen
Royal family shows off ‘groovy’ moves at coronation concert as fans praise their carefree dancing
Members of the royal family joined in on the fun when Lionel Richie and other musical stars got everyone dancing at Windsor Castle.
On Sunday (7 May), an extravagant concert was held at Windsor Castle in honour of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, a day after the coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey. The line-up of performers for the event included Take That, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, Paloma Faith, Andrea Bocelli, Sir Bryn Terfel, and Alexis Ffrench.
Legendary singer Lionel Richie took the stage on Sunday evening, where he performed some of his biggest hits in front of the King and the rest of the royal family. He kicked off his set with the hit track, “Easy (Like Sunday Morning)”, as the audience joined in singing along. Richie then got the crowd on their feet to dance to the bluesy track, “All Night Long”.
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TV viewing figures for coronation concert released
The Coronation Concert on Sunday night was watched by an average audience of 10.1 million, according to overnight figures from the BBC.
The star-studded event at Windsor Castle, which saw performances from Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Take That, had a peak viewership of 12.3 million, the broadcaster said.
Kate Phillips, BBC Director of Unscripted, said: “Last night’s Coronation Concert was an unforgettable evening of spectacular performances that brought us all together in celebration.
“Against the stunning backdrop of Windsor Castle, the concert reflected many of the King’s passions and highlighted the outstanding talent we have in the UK and beyond.
Quoting a hit from the concert’s closing act, Take That, she added: “We hope that viewers ‘never forget’ it!”.
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James Nesbitt found himself at the centre of an “awkward” blunder live on air during the coronation concert.
During the concert, Nesbitt, 58, was preparing to do a piece to camera before inviting Paloma Faith on stage to sing her track “Lullaby”.
However, the camera accidentally cut away from the actor as he waited to be given the cue to speak.
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Steve Winwood’s surprising family connection to Queen Camilla
Steve Winwood was one of several esteemed performers to take part in the Coronation Concert for King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
The rock musician thrilled the crowds with his rendition of his 1986 hit, “Higher Love”, backed by the virtual Commonwealth Choir and a full orchestra.
Yet as much as he was a guest at Sunday’s (7 May) event, Winwood was more connected to the monarchy than most who took the stage.
Winwood, 74, is related to the royals through the marriage of his daughter, Mary-Clare Elliot.
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Katy Perry shows special note sewed inside her coronation concert dress
Katy Perry has revealed that a special note was embroidered on the inside of her stunning coronation concert dress.
Katy Perry shows special note sewed inside her coronation concert dress
The singer performed at the show alongside Lionel Richie, Take That and Nicole Scherzinger
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