

Her performance will be part of a broader nature-themed section of the concert which will also include a rendition of a 1980s hit by classical-soul composer Alexis French and London-based singer-songwriter Zak Abel alongside a house orchestra, band and choir.īollywood star Sonam Kapoor will also deliver a spoken-word performance. Meanwhile, fashion designer Stella McCartney will deliver a spoken word performance with a conservation theme which will reflect her and the King's 'shared passion for environmental sustainability', the BBC has said. Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage, DJ Pete Tong with his Ibiza Classics project, and winner of The Piano TV talent show, 13-year-old Lucy, will also perform. The series of pre-recorded sketches will reveal little-known facts about the monarch and will also include moments from beloved literary character Winnie the Pooh - seemingly echoing the famous moment Paddington Bear drank tea with the Queen during her Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Hollywood star Tom Cruise, Dynasty actress Dame Joan Collins, adventurer Bear Grylls, singer Sir Tom Jones and former Strictly Come Dancing professional Oti Mabuse will also make an appearance via video. It is certainly set to be the highlight of the second day of coronation celebrations with around 20,000 members of the public are expected to attend.Ĭlassical acts including Andrea Bocelli, Welsh bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel and Chinese pianist Lang Lang are also on the bill. The show in Windsor, which will be hosted by Downton Abbey and Paddington star Hugh, will start at 8pm on Sunday May 7.īuckingham Palace has promised 'global music icons and contemporary stars' for the big concert.

The Coronation Concert will see performances by Paloma Faith, Olly Murs, veteran rock guitarist Steve and Nicole Scherzinger of The Pussycat Dolls.

The King and Queen of the royal family will join around 20,000 members of the public at the Coronation Concert to continue the celebrations after their crowning at Westminster Abbey on Saturday. Here he is: Elsewhere Host Hugh Bonneville looked excited for the evening ahead as he arrived and looked smart in green three-piece suit
