King Charles’ coronation crisis
King Charles’ coronation concert has taken an unexpected turn, with two global music superstars turning down requests to play at the major event.
English singer songwriter Adele, best known for her hits Rolling in the Deep and Someone Like You, was approached to perform at the concert on May 7 but has reportedly declined due to scheduling conflicts.
However, the 34-year-old has not publicly announced any commitments for this date, and her last show for her Las Vegas residency is on March 25.
Fellow English singer songwriter Ed Sheeran, who rose to fame with hits such as The A Team and Shape of You, also declined the invite from the palace.
Sheeran has recently set off on the first leg of his Mathematics World Tour and has a show scheduled in Texas on May 6, rendering him unable to attend.
Prior to the news, organisers of the event had stated that King Charles was enthusiastic about their appearances, with one source sharing that “the King has suggested a number of people he would like to perform and Adele and Ed were on that list. He was very keen that they were part of the concert."
The same source went on to explain that "there is a team set up to get the talent signed up so they approached the two of them, but got replies saying that they were unavailable, which was a massive disappointment. They are titans of the showbiz industry and are quintessentially British but also known across the globe. It's such a shame."
Despite their absence, King Charles’ concert will not be without a few famous faces, with the likes of Lionel Richie and Victoria Beckham rumoured to make an appearance.
It has even been hinted that the Spice Girls may take part in a special reunion show. Melanie C, also known as Sporty Spice, has suggested that they are still “hashing out a plan.”
Rumours also suggest that pop icon Harry Styles may be featured in the star-studded lineup, with the King reportedly “particularly keen” to see him perform.
While thousands of tickets are expected to be made available via a public ballot, the BBC will screen the concert live for those who are unable to make it in person.
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