Charles’ Coronation will be ‘less impactful’ than the Queen’s, a royal expert says

Lionel Richie is going to be keeping the party going all night long when it comes time for King Charles III’s forthcoming coronation.

Lionel Richie is going to be keeping the party going all night long when it comes time for King Charles III's forthcoming coronation.The iconic singer and judge walked the carpet at the 9th Annual Breakthrough Prize Ceremony at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles on Saturday -- a star-studded gala honoring acclaimed science and mathematics luminaries -- and he spoke with ET's Denny Directo about being asked to perform at the historic Royal event.«It's an honor,» Richie said. «I mean, first of all, when you've been in the business a long time, and, of course, when you get an invitation like this, the answer is absolutely.»«We've been friends a long time, I've known him a long time, but to be asked is the whole thing,» Richie added, referring to King Charles — who Richie has worked alongside for many years as the founding Global Ambassador for the Prince's Trust, a charity Charles began when he was the Prince of Wales that seeks to help young people struggling to get their lives on track.Richie's friend and co-star, Katy Perry, was also announced as a performer at the grand coronation ceremony, set to be held on May 6, and Richie exclaimed, «Katy and I are going to represent,.

The Royal Family still has a lot of feelings when it comes to Prince Harry attending King Charles III‘s coronation. Last week, the palace confirmed that the Duke of Sussex would be attending the historic event, although his wife, Meghan Markle, will be at home in California celebrating their son, Archie’s birthday.

Prince Harry attending King Charles III's coronation. Last week, the palace confirmed that the Duke of Sussex would be attending the historic event, although his wife, Meghan Markle, will be at home in California celebrating their son, Arichie's birthday.However, according to a source, members of the royal family still have thoughts. «Relationships between Harry and Meghan and the family are still very tense,» a source tells ET. «The family will be cordial because the King wants his son at his Coronation but there will be no meaningful conversation as there’s still a lack of trust given the revelations in his book and the Sussexes Netflix documentary and the allegations in the Oprah interview.»Another source shared that the family is still surprised that the Duke is attending without his wife.Adding, «There were still several members of the family who expressed surprise she had decided to stay home.»Buckingham Palace confirmed to ET that Prince Harry will be attending the coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London on May 6.

Sunday Times Rich List.His alleged net worth surpasses that of his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, who died in September at the age of 96. Last year, the Sunday Times calculated her net worth to be £370 million – about $460 million USD. The Post reached out to reps for the royal family for comment.

As the reigning monarch, it comes as no surprise that King Charles III boasts a huge fortune, and new analysis has revealed his personal fortune to be £600 million. The 74 year old, who will be officially crowned at his Coronation on 6 May, has amassed millions over the years, with the Duchy of Cornwall now valued at more than £1 billion.

Take That, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie have been announced to perform at a concert to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III.The coronation is set to take place on May 6, with the concert scheduled to happen in the grounds of Windsor Castle the following day (May 7). Alongside the King and Queen Consort, 20,000 members of the public and invited guests will be in attendance, and the concert will also 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 also been confirmed for the concert, with more names due to be announced soon.“This will be our first live show since the Odyssey Tour, four years ago in 2019, and what a stage to come back on!” said Take That in a BBC press release.

Before he accepted the invitation to King Charles' Coronation, Prince Harry had a 'heart to heart' with his father, according to reports. Harry, 38, and Charles, 74, reportedly ended months of no contact to discuss the Coronation, with sources claiming there is a “willingness and wanting to mend on both sides”.

Prince William, Kate Middleton, Zara and Mike Tindall have been dubbed the 'new fab four' but a royal expert has shared how the couples "live in very different worlds". The four members of the royal family have often been seen together and share a close bond.

Markle will stay behind in their expansive mansion in California.The ceremony falls on the birthday of the couple’s son, Archie, who is turning 4. It’s rumored that the conflicting schedule is the duchess’ reasoning for not traveling to London.Speaking Friday on Sky News, writer Sophie Elsworth took a jab at Markle, arguing she is “obsessed with being in the media” and “dominating headlines.”“I can’t believe that woman is not going because she’s obsessed with herself,” Elsworth said, claiming Brits are “rejoicing” that the former “Suits” actress will be “staying well away” from the festivities.Elsworth said it’s a “good decision” that Markle, 41, is not attending, considering how Londoners “despised” the pair at the Queen’s Jubilee last year.The coronation comes months after the publication of the Duke of Sussex’s bombshell memoir “Spare” and the premiere of the couple’s unflattering Netflix docuseries.Markle and Harry, 38, reportedly inked a $100 million deal with the streaming giant for their six-episode show, while “Spare” became the fastest selling nonfiction book of all time.“This guy’s done immense damage to the royal family and makes a fortune out of doing it,” Elsworth said of Harry.

With just three weeks left to go until King Charles’ Coronation, royal fans around the globe have already begun speculating about what we can expect from the historic occasion. As the guest list has now been confirmed and the Coronation concert lineup also revealed to the public, the next question on everyone’s lips is what will our favourite royals be wearing for the highly-anticipated ceremony.

LIVE – Updated at 16:32The lineup for the forthcoming coronation concert was unveiled this week, with British pop band Take That and US star Katy Perry to headine. The official coronation takes place on Saturday 6 May, with a coronation concert taking place the following day on Sunday 7 May. Also on the line-up are Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli and Welsh bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel.

Buckingham Palace confirmed that Prince Harry will be in attendance for King Charles III’s coronation on May 6, while Meghan Markle will remain at the couple’s California home with their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. News of the Duke of Sussex’s confirmation – on Wednesday, April 12 – comes days after the palace’s RSVP April 3 cutoff date passed, which left royal watchers wondering if the prince would attend his father’s ceremonial ascension as king at London's Westminster Abbey.

The festivities for King Charles III‘s coronation will be a star-studded affair. Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, Andrea Bocelli and many more are slated to perform at The Coronation Concert on Sunday, May 7 on the grounds of Windsor Castle.

The King's Coronation will see the biggest security operation in years actioned due to growing safety concerns, according to reports. King Charles, 74, and Queen Consort Camilla, 75, will be crowned on 6 May in London, with thousands of people expected to flock to the capital to celebrate across the three-day bank holiday weekend.

Meghan Markle is said to be 'focusing on parenting' ahead of missing the King's Coronation to stay in California for Prince Archie's fourth birthday next month. On Wednesday it was confirmed that the Duchess of Sussex, 41, will not be at the King's Coronation on 6 May when Prince Harry, 38, makes his way across the pond to attend.

King Charles' coronation concert performers have been announced. On Friday, the BBC announced the lineup, which includes Katy Perry, Andrea Bocelli and Lionel Richie. Charles' coronation concert is scheduled for Sunday, May 7.

King Charles III’s coronation concert will feature a few familiar faces to the royal family, including Katy Perry, Andrea Bocelli, and Lionel Richie.The news was announced Friday per the BBC, which will broadcast the musical celebration from the grounds of Windsor Castle on May 7.“I am excited to be performing at the Coronation Concert,” said Perry, 38 — who was appointed by Charles to the British Asian Trust in 2020 — “and helping to shine a further light on the British Asian Trust’s Children’s Protection Fund, whose work includes on-ground initiatives to fundraising, with the aim to find solutions to child trafficking.”Meanwhile, Richie, 73, who was named the first global ambassador for Charles’ The Prince’s Trust charity in February 2021 — then sparking rumors that he would one day perform at The Coronation Concert — added in his own statement that this “once-in-a-lifetime” show is “an honor and a celebration.”Global opera phenomenon Bocelli, 64, and Welsh baritone Sir Bryn Terfel, 57, are due to perform a duet together, while British classical-soul composer Alexis Ffrench will also appear at the celebration.Other musical Brits to be featured include the band Take That, sans Robbie Williams, and English singer-songwriter Freya Ridings, 28, as well as a choir group of 300 from across the four nations of the Kingdom.Viewers can also expect a resplendent display of lights, lasers, drones and projections that are sure to be one of the night’s “highlights,” per the BBC report.About 20,000 fans are expected to attend the public showcase, along with a few as-yet unreported royals in attendance.Additional acts will be announced in the coming weeks.

Katy Perry, Take That, Andrea Bocelli, and Lionel Richie are the headline names announced as the first stars set to appear at King Charles III’s coronation concert, taking place the day after his installment.

Take That, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie are among the musical stars who will perform at the Coronation Concert to celebrate the crowning of the King and Queen Consort, the BBC has announced.The line-up will also include Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli, Welsh bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel, singer-songwriter Freya Ridings and classical-soul composer Alexis Ffrench, with more acts to be announced soon.The event on 7 May in the grounds of Windsor Castle will be in front of a crowd of 20,000 members of the public and invited guests, as well as being broadcast across BBC television and radio stations. The BBC has said Take That’s performance will feature three of the original members, Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen, but the show would offer an opportunity for Robbie Williams and Jason Orange to rejoin for a one-off reunion.

Meghan Markle is highly unlikely to attend another official Palace after deciding to skip King Charles III's coronation in London next month, a royal author has claimed. In a statement released by Buckingham Palace earlier this week, it was confirmed that Prince Harry would be present at his 74 year old father's crowning ceremony alone, with his wife, 41, staying at home in California with their two children.