Katy Perry Is ‘Grateful’ to Be Performing at King Charles III’s Coronation, Jokes About Juggling ‘American Idol’ Duties

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A teenage dream come true! Katy Perry couldn’t be more excited to take the stage in front of King Charles III as part of his coronation festivities.“I’m grateful I get to go,” the “Roar” singer, 38, told Entertainment Tonight on Monday, April 24, of the opportunity to perform in the U.K.

next month.Perry went on to explain her connection to the monarch, 74, who will be officially crowned on Saturday, May 6, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II last year. “I met His Majesty-to-be a few years ago and he named me as one of the ambassadors to his organization, The British Asian Trust, which is an organization that helps fight to end child trafficking,” the Grammy nominee said. “I’m also an ambassador for UNICEF, and it really aligned with my values.

That’s mostly why I’m going, to be an ambassador and to say, ‘Hey, this is me from the USA.’ No, but it’s so cool.”The “Firework” artist is one of many artists participating in a concert held on the grounds of Windsor Castle in England on Sunday, May 7, along with Andrea Bocelli and fellow American Idol judge Lionel Richie. (The “All Night Long” crooner, 73, was named global ambassador for Charles’ The Prince’s Trust in 2019.)“To be in this part of history, I’m just blown away,” Richie told ET on Monday. “I’m so excited to be there.

I’m walking in history.”Perry and the record producer are expected to judge a live Idol episode the same day as the concert — but the “Never Really Over” isn’t fazed by the busy schedule. “You’ll just have to tune in and wait and see [how we do both],” she teased. “The hologram is finally real!”In order to view the video, please allow Manage CookiesCharles immediately assumed the throne in September 2022 after his late mother’s death at age 96.