King Charles III’s coronation will take place on Saturday, May 6, with a star-studded concert at 8 p.m. the following day.
Around 20,000 members of the public will attend the Coronation Concert, which will be broadcast on BBC1 and Radio 2, along with catch-up services.
And there has been a lot of speculation about the performance, and who exactly will perform.
From Harry Styles to Elton John, a number of stars reportedly turned down the chance to perform at the royal concert after being approached.
But who is leading the event? MailOnline answers all your questions about the coronation concert.
King Charles’ coronation concert: which stars will perform? When is it and how can you tune in?
Acts: While many expect a roster of British artists, Katy Perry is one of many acts to perform at the event
Who performs?
Take That would be one of several acts to perform at the concert, featuring three of the band’s original members; Gary Barlow, 52, Mark Owen, 51, and Howard Donald, 54, will take the stage.
But fourth band member Robbie Williams will be noticeably missing from the lineup, as he reportedly turned down the gig.
While many expect a roster of British artists, US-born Katy Perry will also perform at the event.
As a special honor for her performance, Katy is given an exclusive stay in the royal residence of the 1,000-year-old castle.
Lionel Ritchie will also perform, with the legendary singer admitting the offer came as a shock to him.
He recently shared, “I mean, you don’t get on the case and say, ‘You know what? I will be at the king’s coronation.’ You know, that just never comes up,” Richie said. ‘[It’s] Ah, a surprise. B, what an honor. And C, the fact of all the names he could have had before, he called my name.’
Freya Ridings, known for her hit Lost Without You, will also give a moving performance for the new King.
While Andrea Bocelli and Welsh singer Sir Bryn Terfel are in the spotlight as a duo.
A number of choir groups will also join forces as an official coronation choir, including singing groups for refugees, NHS and LGBTQ +.
While it is hosted by actor Hugh Bonneville.
Big Show: Take That would also perform at the concert, featuring three of the band’s original members; Gary Barlow, 52, Mark Owen, 51, and Howard Donald, 54, are about to take the stage (Photo: Mark, Gary and Howard)
Longtime collaborators: Lionel Ritchie will also perform, with the legendary singer admitting the offer came as a shock to him
Can you come?
10,000 members of the public have been given tickets to the concert, and those who have applied will hear at the end of April whether they have passed.
The public vote to buy tickets is now closed.
The remaining tickets will be distributed to Charles and Camilla’s charities, youth support organizations, the military, the environment, local communities and the Commonwealth.
If you missed tickets to the event, you can watch or listen to the show on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds.
Venue: The coronation concert will take place on the East Lawn of Windsor Castle
What can we expect?
According to the BBC, the concert will “celebrate a new chapter in the country’s history” and will have “themes of love, respect and optimism” while celebrating the “four nations” and the Commonwealth.
Landmarks and venues across the UK will also be illuminated with lasers, drone displays and lighting, the BBC said when announcing the party line-up last week.
Charlotte Moore, BBC chief content officer, said: ‘We have a world-class line-up of performers to look forward to for what promises to be a very special night of partying and entertainment.’
The coronation of Charles III and his wife Camilla as King and Queen of the United Kingdom will take place in Westminster Abbey on May 6.
Charles ascended the throne last September after the death of his mother, Elizabeth II.
It will be the 40th coronation at Westminster Abbey since 1066 and the first coronation of a British monarch in the 21st century.
Exciting: According to the BBC, the concert will ‘celebrate a new chapter in the country’s history’ and will have ‘themes of love, respect and optimism’ as it celebrates the ‘four nations’ and the Commonwealth