Prince GeorgeandPrincess Charlotteare ready to party!
Kate MiddletonandPrince William’s two eldest childrenjoined the royal familyat Sunday’sCoronation Concert, continuing the celebrations afterKing CharlesandQueen Camilla’s crowning ceremony took place on Saturday. They took their spots in the front row of the royal box.
After participating in the coronation festivities yesterday, 5-year-oldPrince Louisdidnot attendthe Coronation Concert.
Princess Charlotte and Prince George.Leon Neal/Getty
Prince George, 9, andPrincess Charlotte, 8, were spotted clapping along to acts and waving Union Jack flags. They lit up when Miss Piggy and Kermit made a surprise appearance saying they were looking for their seats in the royal box. Towards the end of the show, Kermit seemed to find his way to the box — waving a flag right in front of Prince Edward and Sophie, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh!
The Wales kids joined the rest of the crowd in standing up and dancing along — and waving their flags — to Lionel Richie perform “All Night Long.” The singer also sang “Easy (Like Sunday Morning).”
Prince George and Prince William at the coronation concert.Getty
Princess Charlotte was spotted singing along toKaty Perry’s performance of “Roar” as drones in the sky formed a lion — a key part of King Charles and Queen Camilla’scoats of arms. The pop star wore a custom Vivienne Westwood gown for the show.
Perry, whoattended the crowningat Westminster Abbey on Saturday, excitedly told the crowd that she brought her mom to the U.K. and that she was staying in Windsor Castle before performing “Firework,” dedicated to King Charles and his charity work.
Lionel RichieandKaty Perry— twoAmerican Idoljudges who both have close connections to King Charles — headlined the show, which featured an eclectic lineup of performers such asAndrea Bocelli, Sir Bryn Terfel, Freya Ridings and Alexis Ffrench.
Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte at the coronation concert.Getty
Nicole Scherzinger performed “Reflection” fromMulanas pianist Lang Lang played, and Olly Murs was one of the first performers to take the stage at the show.
Kate Middleton, Princess Charlotte, Prince George and Prince William.Chris Jackson/Getty
Opera star Andrea Bocelli performed “You’ll Never Walk Alone” as a duet with Bryn Terfel — which Bocellitold PEOPLEwas a special request from King Charles and Queen Camilla.
“The King and the Queen Consort have demonstrated their appreciation of art and good music — which are gifts from the heavens, and that, as they lift the spirit, contribute to spreading good. This is per se already a reason for all of us to be excited,” Bocelli, 64, told PEOPLE ahead of the concert. “As for my performance, they have indeed specifically requested a song that is very dear to me as well: ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone,’ a touching, intense and evocative score, a true tribute to solidarity.”
Tom Cruise, DameJoan Collins,Bear Gryllsand more also made appearances in pre-recorded sketches, including some segments featuring the famous faces sharing little-known facts about King Charles.
British pop group Take That closed out the show.
Kate Middleton, Princess Charlotte and Prince George.Getty
Princess Charlotte and Prince George — along with mom Kate — looked on proudly as dadPrince William took the stagewith a speech to his father, King Charles.
The heir to the throne began, “I want to say a few words about my father and why I believe this weekend is so important. But don’t worry, unlike Lionel, I won’t go on all night long.”
Referring toQueen Elizabeth, “As my grandmother said when she was crowned, ‘Coronations are a declaration of our hopes for the future,’ “Prince Williamsaid, quoting her coronation speech from 1953. “And I know she’s up there, fondly keeping an eye on us. She would be a proud mother.”
Katy Perry.Chris Jackson/Getty
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Earlier in the day,Prince Williamand Kate attended a Big Lunch event at Windsor Castle — and the Prince of Wales shared that his daughter wasresting upfrom the coronation.
“She’s very tired after yesterday,” he told a girl,according toHello!magazine. “She’s having a quiet day at home. It was making sure her little brother behaved himself,” he added, referring to Princess Charlotte minding Prince Louis during the historic ceremony.
In addition to being a big day for King Charles and Queen Camilla, the coronation marked a special occasion for Prince George. The young royal, who is second in line to the throne after dad Prince William, served as aPage of Honorfor his grandfather at the crowning ceremony. His participation in the coronation marked the first time in modern royal history that a future monarch was officially involved in such a service. According toThe Telegraph, George became the youngest future king to play an official role at a coronation.
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source: people.com
