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Take That, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie confirmed for The King's Coronation Concert

Take That, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie confirmed for The King's Coronation Concert
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Take That, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie are among the first acts announced for The King's Coronation Concert on May 7.

Take That, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie are among the first swathe of acts announced for King Charles's Coronation Concert on May 7.

A full Bank Holiday weekend of celebrations and events is planned to mark the coronation of Charles - and his wife Camilla as Queen consort - on May 6 at Westminster Abbey, with a huge concert taking place on the grounds of Windsor Castle the following day.

Take That - currently operating as a trio of Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald - as well as Perry and Richie will be joined on the bill by classical superstars Andrea Bocelli and Sir Bryn Terfel, who will perform a special duet on the day.

Also appearing is London singer-songwriter Freya Ridings, who will team up with classical soul pianist Alexis Ffrench for a performance backed by a 70-piece orchestra and the house band.

Perry, an ambassador for The King's charity The British Asian Trust, said: "I am excited to be performing at the Coronation Concert, and helping to shine a further light on the British Asian Trust's Children's Protection Fund, whose work includes on-ground initiatives to fundraising, with the aim to find solutions to child trafficking."

Charlotte Moore, the BBC's chief content officer, said: "We are bringing the nation together for this once in a generation occasion, broadcast exclusively across the BBC live from Windsor Castle.

"We have a world-class lineup of performers to look forward to for what promises to be a very special night of celebration and entertainment."

A number of top British stars - including Adele, Ed Sheeran and Robbie Williams - were said to have been approached to take part but had to decline due to pre-existing gigs, although the BBC intends to announce further big-name performers for the bill in the coming days.

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