He does like California Gurls! Rishi Sunak says he is ‘very excited’ about Katy Perry’s performance at coronation concert for ‘brilliant’ King
Rishi Sunak has admitted he is “very excited” about Katy Perry’s performance at the coronation concert.
The Prime Minister expressed his delight at the American pop star joining the line-up next month, saying his daughters are “huge fans”.
He also praised King Charles for his “brilliant” commitment to serving the country.
Mr. Sunak is known as a hip hop fan and regularly listens to the Heart 00s radio station. He met his wife Akshata in Perry’s native California when they were both at Stanford University.
In an interview with Sky News children’s show FYI, Mr Sunak said: ‘I am very excited about the concert.
“I’m looking forward to the concert because Katy Perry is coming up, my girls are big fans of Katy Perry so that’s great.”
Rishi Sunak has admitted he is ‘really excited’ about Katy Perry’s (pictured) performance at the coronation concert
The Prime Minister (pictured) showed his delight that the American pop star is joining the line-up next month, saying his daughters are ‘huge fans’
Perry’s hits over a career spanning two decades include California Gurls, Roar, Firework and I Kissed a Girl.
Mr. Sunak also insisted that he and King Charles get along during their weekly audiences.
He said he was impressed with “how incredibly committed he is to serving our country and his strong desire to represent everyone, you know, from all walks of life.”
“I think he does that really brilliantly. And for that he deserves a lot of credit,” the prime minister added.
“I see it up close and it’s a real privilege to get that opportunity every week. And we are lucky that he does that work.’
In addition to Perry, Take That, Lionel Richie and world opera star Andrea Bocelli have been signed up to appear at the event in the grounds of Windsor Castle.
Other names revealed by the BBC include Welsh bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel and singer Freya Ridings who will perform a duet with producer and musician Alexis Ffrench.
Some 20,000 members of the public will attend the coronation concert on Sunday 7 May, which will be broadcast on BBC1 and Radio 2, along with catch-up services.
Billed as “celebrating a new chapter in the country’s history,” the concert will have “themes of love, respect and optimism” as it celebrates the “four nations” and the Commonwealth.
Mr. Sunak met his wife Akshata (pictured together) in Perry’s native California when they were both at Stanford University