A subtle nod? King Charles III‘s coronation ceremony featured a performance by members of the same choir that sang at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s royal wedding.Charles, 74, and wife Queen Camilla were officially crowned during a lengthy ceremony at London’s Westminster Abbey on Saturday, May 6, surrounded by several members of the royal family, including sons Prince William and Harry, 38.
The historic occasion — the first coronation since that of the late Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 — was overseen by the Archbishop of Canterbury and attempted to put a modern spin on the royal tradition.During the service, a group of eight singers handpicked from the Kingdom Choir — dubbed the Ascension Choir — performed a rousing rendition of “Alleluia (O Sing Praises).” The musicians were led by Abimbola Amoako-Gyampah and dressed in all-white ensembles as they paid homage to the monarch.Saturday’s performance marked the first time a gospel group has been included in coronation festivities, but the Kingdom Choir has participated in past royal milestones.
When Harry and Meghan, 41, tied the knot in May 2018, the same group sang Ben E. King’s “Stand By Me.”The Sussexes reflected on their romantic nuptials during their 2022 Netflix docuseries, Harry & Meghan. “You know, the world was watching us,” the prince said. “But when we were actually at the altar, as far as I was concerned it was just the two of us.”In order to view the video, please allow Manage CookiesMeghan’s pal Serena Williams, who attended the ceremony at St George’s Chapel, noted the significance of the gospel choir’s performance. “To have [Meghan’s] culture represented in that wedding, it was amazing.
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