first lady Jill Biden and her granddaughter Finnegan Biden at the Big Lunch party held in front of his office. The king's nieces, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, the daughters of Prince Andrew, joined a lunch in Windsor. The king's siblings, Prince Edward and Princess Anne and their spouses took on lunch duty for the royal family at events across England. Dressed far more casually than the day before, they shook hands and Kate embraced a crying girl in a hug. William and his wife, Kate, surprised people picnicking outside the castle before the concert. We want to enjoy it, we want to celebrate it.”Ĭharles and Camilla didn't drop in on any of the picnics, leaving that duty to other members of the royal family. “We didn’t have these things in Hong Kong. “This is a new era for U.K,” Cheung said. They dolled up their loyal and “royal” fluffy white dog, Tino, with a tiny purple crown for the occasion. In Regent’s Park in London, Valent Cheung and his girlfriend showed up to cheer the new king with the neighbors who embraced them when they moved from Hong Kong. Critics complained about the coronation's cost at a time of exorbitant living expenses amid double-digit inflation.īut plenty others took the opportunity to enjoy a party with friends and family. The events were intended to bring neighbors together to celebrate the crowning even as support for the monarchy wanes. The community get-togethers, part of a British tradition known as the Big Lunch, provided a down-to-earth counterpart to the gilded spectacle of the king’s crowning Saturday. were lit up in colorful lights.Įarlier Sunday, thousands of picnics and street parties were held across the U.K. “Pa, we are all so proud of you," he said.Ĭoncert goers sang “God Save the King” as landmarks around the U.K. Prince William, heir to the throne, took to the stage to pay tribute to his father's dedication to service. A message from Charles on the importance of environmental conservation was played, and the show was accompanied by a light and drone display with a nature theme. The entertainment was interspersed with more serious moments. Your Majesty, you can be my wingman any time." The mixed program also saw performances by the Royal Ballet, Nicole Scherzinger from the Pussycat Dolls, opera singer Andrea Bocelli and British band Take That.Įven Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog made an appearance, joking with host Hugh Bonneville. “Top Gun” star Tom Cruise appeared in a recorded video message, saying: “Pilot to pilot. Other members of the royal family, including 8-year-old Princess Charlotte and Prince George, 9, waved Union flags along with a crowd of some 20,000 gathered on the castle's east terrace.Ĭharlotte and her mother, Kate, the Princess of Wales, sang along as Perry, dressed in a gold foil ball gown, performed her pop hit “Roar.” The newly crowned monarch and his wife appeared to enjoy the show as Richie performed “All Night Long,” at one point getting up on their feet and swaying to the music. LONDON - (AP) - A day after a gilded coronation ceremony watched by millions, King Charles III and Queen Camilla let others take the center stage Sunday as they took in a star-studded concert featuring Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and others at Windsor Castle.
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