King Charles Plans To Honor Father Prince Philip At His Coronation With 'Personally Commissioned' Tribute
perezhilton.comKing Charles is going to pay homage to his late father Prince Philip at his coronation. The king’s crowning is set to take place on May 6, a date that’s rapidly approaching, and as time ticks we’re getting more insight as to what it’s actually going to be like.
We last heard Adele and Ed Sheeran apparently turned down requests to play at the big ceremony, but it hasn’t put a hitch in King Charles’ plans.
The newest update from Buckingham Palace is all about the music they’re planning to play (spoiler alert, it’s not Someone Like You)! Related: Meghan Markle ‘Upset & Overwhelmed’ By South Park Episode The statement, which was published over the weekend, says the king plans to make a tribute to the late Duke of Edinburgh with his music selections: This is a very personal request to honor the memory of Prince Philip.
The Duke of Edinburgh was born in Greece and baptized in the Greek Orthodox church, and although he did convert religions to marry Queen Elizabeth II, playing Greek Orthodox music in honor of his father is a big deal for King Charles and the “modern era”.
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