Fans rave over Take That’s special rendition of Never Forget as they close Coronation concert

Fans went wild for Take That’s special rendition of Never Forget as they wrapped up the incredible Coronation concert at Windsor Castle on Sunday evening.

The British pop royalty – consisting of Gary Barlow, 52, Howard Donald, 55, and Mark Owen, 51, – were invited to close the show with a medley of their greatest hits.

They started the performance by taking the stage with German DJ Robin Schulz singing their single Greatest Day.

After singing Shine, the choristers of St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle sang the opening of Take That’s third song, Never Forget, giving the show an uplifting finale.

Fans loved it, as one wrote, “And THAT is why Never Forget will always be in my heart. Nothing beats that feeling when everyone raises their arms and sings at the top of their lungs. Spectacular! Huge congratulations @takethat.’

Another said: “Never Forget by Take That is an Anthem, but I don’t want to hear a bad word about it. #KroningsConcert.”

A third wrote, “Howard absolutely nailed the Never Forget finale for #TakeThat tonight at the #CoronationConcert.”

Another commented: ‘What an incredible way to close out the #CoronationConcert with one of the best Take That songs of all time. Never forget WHAT A CHANGE!!’

A fifth wrote: ‘Petition for Take That – Never Forget to be the new national anthem #Coronation #CoronationConcert.’

Another said: ‘Say what you want, but Take That knows how to put on a show. Never Forget an absolute classic.’

Someone else wrote, “I don’t care what you say, Take That Never Forget is an absolute BANGER!”

Others gushed about Howard’s vocal talent when one wrote, “I’m old enough to genuinely enjoy the evolution of Take That’s Howard Donald.” First used as a dancing eye candy to now take center stage and be arguably the best singer in Take That. #CoronationConcert.’

Another said: ‘I really didn’t think Howard from Take That was one of the best vocalists of the night. class act.’

It came after earlier in the evening Coronation concert viewers labeled Take That as ‘unrecognizable’ as they chatted in an interview ahead of their performance at the event.

Many took to Twitter to notice that the trio was starting to show their age.

The pop stars were talking to presenter Clara Amfo about their performance later that evening.

As they spoke, one of them took to social media saying, ‘I can’t believe Mark Owen actually looks much older than Gary Barlow and Howard Donald when he’s the youngest! #CoronationConcert.’

Another said, ‘Of the 3, Gary Barlow has certainly aged the best. Mark Owen Omg! #KroningsConcert.

A third quipped, “Always nice to know that Gary Barlow has aged faster than I have!”

A fourth said, “When did Take That get old?”

Someone else said, ‘Well, they got very old very quickly!’

The King and Queen of the Royal Family joined about 20,000 members of the public at the coronation concert to continue the celebrations after their coronation at Westminster Abbey on Saturday.

The Coronation Concert featured performances by Paloma Faith, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and veteran rock guitarist Steve Winwood.

The Windsor show, hosted by Downton Abbey and Paddington star Hugh Bonneville, started at 8pm.

Buckingham Palace promised “global music icons and contemporary stars” for the big concert.

It was the highlight of the second day of coronation celebrations with about 20,000 in attendance.

Classical acts such as Andrea Bocelli, Welsh bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel and Chinese pianist Lang Lang were also on the programme.

Hollywood star Tom Cruise, Dynasty actress Dame Joan Collins, adventurer Bear Grylls, singer Sir Tom Jones and former Strictly Come Dancing professional Oti Mabuse also appeared via video.

The series of pre-recorded sketches revealed little-known facts about the monarch and also featured moments from the much-loved literary character Winnie-the-Pooh – seemingly echoing the famous moment Paddington Bear had tea with the Queen on her Platinum Jubilee celebration.

Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage, DJ Pete Tong with his Ibiza Classics project and winner of the talent show The Piano TV, 13-year-old Lucy, also performed.

Meanwhile, fashion designer Stella McCartney delivered a spoken-word performance with a conservation theme that reflected her and the King’s “shared passion for environmental sustainability.”

Her performance was part of a wider segment of the nature-themed concert, which also included a rendition of an 1980s hit song by classic soul composer Alexis French and London-based singer-songwriter Zak Abel alongside a resident orchestra, band and choir.

Bollywood star Sonam Kapoor also delivered a spoken word performance.

The Royal Ballet, Royal Opera, Royal Shakespeare Company, Royal College of Music and Royal College of Art came 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.

The concert was broadcast on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds.

Former Desert Island Discs and Crimewatch presenter Kirsty Young anchored the special live broadcast of the concert in the grounds of Windsor Castle after reporting from a studio at Buckingham Palace on Saturday’s coronation day.

During the concert on the castle’s East Lawn, TV presenter Clara Amfo and Diversity dance troupe member Jordan Banjo spoke with the performers backstage.

At Saturday’s coronation, King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla were officially crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby.

King Charles, 74, automatically took over the throne following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, last September.