Tom Cruise Among the Star-Studded Lineup for Coronation Concert

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A highly-anticipated event, the Coronation Concert, is set to take place on May 7, 2023, in the historic Windsor Castle. This musical extravaganza will mark the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla, and is set to be a grand celebration of the monarchy, featuring a lineup of star-studded performances, pre-recorded skits, and speaking engagements.

An Array of Celebrity Performances

The concert, which will be broadcast by the BBC on television and radio, will feature a diverse range of celebrities, including Hollywood actor Tom Cruise, legendary actress Joan Collins, adventurer Bear Grylls, and Sir Tom Jones.

These celebrities will join a host of other well-known names, such as former Strictly Come Dancing pro Oti Mabuse, Winnie the Pooh, Take That, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, Andrea Bocelli, Welsh bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel, Paloma Faith, Olly Murs, rock guitarist Steve Winwood, Nicole Scherzinger of The Pussycat Dolls, Chinese pianist Lang Lang, Nigerian singer-songwriter Tiwo Savage, DJ Pete Tong, and The Piano TV talent show winner Lucy.

The event will also feature a speaking engagement by Bollywood star Sonam Kapoor. “The Service will be conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury. As previously announced, the Service will reflect the Monarch’s role today and look towards the future while being rooted in longstanding traditions and pageantry,” said Buckingham Palace in a recent release.

New Official Portraits and a Rare Look into the Past

Buckingham Palace recently released three new official portraits of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla, taken by Hugo Burnand, who was the official photographer at their wedding in 2005.

The portraits were taken last month in the Blue Drawing Room at Buckingham Palace, and offer a glimpse into the regal elegance of the monarchs. Additionally, a never-before-seen picture of King Charles was shared, taken while he was a student at Cambridge University in October 1967.

This historic image has been kept in the archives of Trinity College and offers a rare look into the personal life of the King.

A Weekend of Festive Celebrations

The coronation of King Charles III is set to take place on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Westminster Abbey in London, and is the centerpiece of the Coronation Weekend, a festive celebration that will take place between Saturday, May 6, and Monday, May 8.

Buckingham Palace is pleased to announce further details of the celebratory and community events that will take place over the weekend, and it promises to be an unforgettable celebration of the monarchy.