Tom Cruise made a cameo at King Charles’ star-studded Coronation concert on Sunday night in a surprise pre-recorded segment.
The A-list actor, 60, flew a plane in cameo during the interlude between performances as stars like Pierce Brosnan and Bear Grylls discussed the King’s military service.
Then a clip of Tom appeared on screen piloting a plane and joked, “Pilot to pilot – Your Majesty, you can always be my wingman!”
King Charles served in both the Navy and the Air Force during his military career between 1971 and 1994.
Top Gun: Maverick star Tom is known for his love of flying and appeared in the P-51 Mustang seen in the movie.
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.
Here he is: Tom Cruise made a cameo at King Charles’ star-studded Coronation concert on Sunday night in a surprise pre-recorded segment
Star: The A-list actor, 60, flew a plane in cameo during the interlude between performances as stars like Pierce Brosnan and Bear Grylls discussed the King’s military service
Clever: A clip of Tom then appeared on screen piloting a plane and joked, “Pilot to pilot – Your Majesty, you can always be my wingman!”
The Coronation Concert will feature 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, kicks off at 8pm on Sunday 7th May.
Buckingham Palace has promised “global music icons and contemporary stars” for the big concert.
It will undoubtedly be the highlight of the second day of the coronation celebrations, which are expected to attract around 20,000 people.
Classical acts such as Andrea Bocelli, Welsh bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel and Chinese pianist Lang Lang are 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 will also be featured via video.
The series of pre-recorded skits reveals little-known facts about the monarch and also features moments from beloved literary character Winnie-the-Pooh – seemingly echoing the famous moment Paddington Bear had tea with the Queen during her Platinum Jubilee celebration.
Achievements: Bear Grylls explained that during his military career between 1971 and 1994, King Charles served in both the Navy and the Air Force
Introductions: Pierce Brosnan also appeared in the interlude as they discussed the King’s military service
Surprise! Tom then appeared on the plane delivering the smooth line
Iconic: Top Gun: Maverick star Tom is known for his love of flying and appeared in the P-51 Mustang seen in the film
Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage, DJ Pete Tong with his project Ibiza Classics and winner of the talent show The Piano TV, 13-year-old Lucy, will also perform.
Meanwhile, fashion designer Stella McCartney will give a spoken-word performance on the theme of conservation that will reflect her and the king’s “shared passion for environmental sustainability,” according to the BBC.
Her performance will be part of a wider nature-themed portion of the concert, which will also feature a rendition of an 1980s hit by classic soul composer Alexis French and London-based singer-songwriter Zak Abel alongside a resident orchestra, band and choir.
Bollywood star Sonam Kapoor will also deliver a spoken word performance.
The Royal Ballet, Royal Opera, Royal Shakespeare Company, Royal College of Music and Royal College of Art come together for the first time to create a one-off performance starring Sex Education and Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa and Olivier Award nominee Mei Mac.
The concert will be broadcast on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds.
Former Desert Island Discs and Crimewatch presenter Kirsty Young will anchor 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 will also speak 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.