Lionel RichieandKaty Perryare amongst the celebrity guests atKing Charles' coronation.
Perry, 38, was pictured arriving at the historic ceremony at Westminster Abbey alongsideBritish Vogueeditor Edward Enninful.
The singer was dressed head-to-toe in lilac, wearing a skirt and short-sleeved jacket with matching gloves and an elaborate fascinator. She also wore a pearl Vivienne Westwood necklace and carried a white handbag from the brand.
Meanwhile, Richie, 73, looked smart in a three-piece morning suit with a gold tie and grey pants as he chatted with fellow guests before the service began.
Lionel Richie.James Veysey/Shutterstock
TheAmerican Idoljudges are set to perform at the star-studdedCoronation Concerton May 7, the day after the service crowning Charles andQueen Camilla.
Richie, who has known Charles, 74, for years, was appointed theFirst Global Ambassadorand First Chairman of the Global Ambassador Group for the King’s charity, The Prince’s Trust, in 2019.
Also performing at the concert is Take That, Italian opera star Andrea Bocelli and Welsh singer Bryn Terfal.
“The concert will celebrate a new chapter in the nation’s history, with themes of love, respect and optimism, celebrating the four nations, their communities and the Commonwealth,” the BBC said in a statement.
The stage for the concert features the stunning backdrop of Windsor Castle, framing the beautiful Eastern Façade of the royal residence.
Katy Perry.Dan Kitwood/Getty Images
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The staging creates multiple levels for the 70-piece orchestra and band in the form of an abstracted Union Jack. Four additional catwalks branch out of the flag geometry from the stage into the crowd to create more areas for performers.
source: people.com
