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Coronation concert best photos: Princess Charlotte curtsies, King Charles dances and more

The King and Queen were joined by members of the royal family to watch the concert in Windsor

Online Royal CorrespondentLondon
Updated: May 8, 2023

The royal family enjoyed a star-studded concert in the grounds of Windsor Castle tonight, following King Charles and Queen Camilla's coronation on Saturday.

The Prince and Princess of Wales were among the guests in the Royal Box as they watched performances from Take That, Katy Perry and Olly Murs. 

Lionel Richie's song All Night Long got the royals up dancing, with the Duchess of Edinburgh showing off her moves. After Lionel's performance, Prince William took to the stage to share a touching tribute to his "Pa" in a moving speech, before the crowd sang the national anthem. 

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Who is in the Royal Box?

Immediate members of the King's family sat in the Royal Box, including the Prince and Princess of Wales, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and the Duke of Duchess of Edinburgh, Lady Louise Windsor and the Earl of Wessex. 

The King wore a navy suit with a printed tie while the Queen looked elegant in a blue Anne Valentine jumpsuit for the occasion.

Princess Kate looked beautiful in a red suit

William and Kate brought their eldest children, Prince George, nine, and Princess Charlotte, eight, to enjoy the festivities. William and George twinned in blue suits, while Kate wowed in a red Alexander McQueen trouser suit. Daughter Charlotte looked sweet in a beige tiered Self Portrait dress.

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The Duchess of Edinburgh looked lovely in a coral dress

Kate, George and Charlotte were among the royals to curtsy to the King and Queen as they arrived. See the moment here...

WATCH: Kate, George and Charlotte curtsy to the King and Queen

Kate was seated next to the late Queen's cousin, the Duke of Gloucester

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Princess Charlotte got into the party spirit while waving a flag

Mike and Zara Tindall, who enjoyed a date night out without their three children, were spotted singing along to the acts, including Lionel Richie's performance of All Night Long.

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Zara Tindall chose a bold green ensemble

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Peter Phillips was joined by his girlfriend, Lindsay Wallace

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Who performed at the concert and last-minute cancellations

BBC Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball was forced to pull out of covering the coronation concert at the last minute after falling ill. Scott Mills took over from Ball to chat to the crowd ahead of the concert, while Dermot O’Leary was backstage speaking to the stars before they performed.

On Friday, it was confirmed that singer-songwriter Freya Ridings had also pulled out of the concert due to a mystery illness. She was replaced by Be Kind hitmaker, Zak Abel.

The concert in Windsor, hosted by Paddington and Downton Abbey actor Hugh Bonneville, saw Hollywood star Tom Cruise, Dynasty actress Dame Joan Collins, adventurer Bear Grylls and singer Sir Tom Jones appear via video message.

The series of pre-recorded sketches revealed little-known facts about the monarch and also included moments from beloved literary figure Winnie the Pooh – seemingly echoing the famous moment Paddington Bear drank tea with the Queen during her Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Red carpet arrivals

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Amanden Holden wowed in a pink trouser suit, while Gareth Malone opted for a paisley suit

Choirmaster Gareth Malone will conduct the 300-strong Coronation Choir during the celebratory event on Sunday evening in the grounds of Windsor Castle.

Speaking ahead of the event, Malone told the PA news agency: "I performed at the Royal Variety Performance in front of the then-Prince Charles and my backing track went completely wrong and so the whole thing fell apart and it was the worst ever performance I’ve ever had in my whole career.

"For years I wouldn’t use any technology and I’m hoping that I’m going to lay that ghost to rest this very night."

Malone, along with Amanda Holden, Rose Ayling-Ellis and Motsi Mabuse, were part of a celebrity coaching line-up who mentored the choir ahead of their performance.

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Olly Murs will be among the performers

There will also be performances by Paloma Faith, Olly Murs, veteran rock guitarist Steve Winwood, and Nicole Scherzinger of The Pussycat Dolls.

Classical acts including Andrea Bocelli, Welsh bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel and Chinese pianist Lang Lang will perform too.

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Nicole Scherzinger wows on the red carpet

The Royal Ballet, the Royal Opera, the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Royal College of Music and the Royal College of Art will come together for the first time to create a one-off performance featuring Sex Education and Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa and Olivier Award nominee Mei Mac.

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Fashion designer Stella McCartney

Stella McCartney has said she feels the King has a "true love and passio" for nature which has been shown through his work across his lifetime.

The fashion designer will deliver a spoken word performance with a conservation theme during the Coronation Concert which will reflect her and the King's shared passion for environmental sustainability.

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Highlights from King Charles and Queen Camilla's coronation

The Wales children were among the 2,300-strong congregation to witness the moment their grandfather and step-grandmother were crowned in Westminster Abbey.

Little Charlotte, eight, who matched her mum Kate in an Alexander McQueen dress and floral headpiece, was a doting big sister to five-year-old Louis, as she held his hand on the way to and from the service.

Charlotte holding hands with Louis

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The Princess of Wales and Prince George return to Buckingham Palace by coach

Louis, who stole the show at last year's Platinum Jubilee celebrations, retired midway through the ceremony, but joined his parents and siblings during the carriage procession from the Abbey to Buckingham Palace.

Coronation Concert Lineup

Coronation Concert Lineup

King Charles III's coronation concert will be taking place in Windsor Castle's grounds on 7 May 2023, and a very exciting line-up is planned for the event. Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Take That are the lead performers for the evening. 

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The Fireworks singer wore her semi-sheer blue look to perform at the store

Also performing will be: Paloma Faith, Olly Murs, Nicole Scherzinger, Steve Winwood, world-renowned Chinese pianist Lang Lang, Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli, Welsh bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel, and classical-soul composer Alexis-Ffrench. In a change to originally announced plans, Zak Abel will be replacing Freya Ridings after she had to drop out due to illness. 

Additionally, the evening will feature appearances from stars including Tom Cruise, Sir Tom Jones, Bear Grylls and Ncuti Gatwa in a pre-filmed video. Winnie the Pooh is also due to make an appearance.

Nine-year-old George had a starring role as one of his grandfather's pages of honours, alongside Camilla's grandsons, Gus and Louis Lopes, and Freddy Parker Bowles.

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Prince Louis clapped and waved as he viewed the flypast at Buckingham Palace

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The newly crowned King and Queen beam at one another on the balcony

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The King and Queen surrounded by their families

The grand finale of the day came as the King and Queen waved to the crowds from the Buckingham Palace balcony.

They were joined by working members of the royal family to watch the pared-down flypast, including the Waleses, the Edinburghs, the Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, the Gloucesters, the Duke of Kent and Princess Alexandra. 

William and wife Kate surprised well-wishers on the Long Walk in Windsor as they joined a Big Lunch celebration on Sunday. When asked by one little girl where Prince Charlotte was, Prince William replied: "She's very tired after yesterday. She's having a quiet day at home. It was making sure her little brother behaved herself."

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie were also among the royals to attend a big lunch event on Sunday, with the sisters stepping out in Windsor. 

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Pregnant Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice stepped out for a joint engagement

Eugenie, who is expecting her second child with husband, Jack Brooksbank, dressed her baby bump in a black and white Gabriela Hearst dress, while mum-of-one Beatrice donned a dark blue blazer and a floral skirt. 

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