Why Princess Diana’s Brother Charles Spencer Didn’t Attend King Charles III’s Coronation

 saw a newly crowned King Charles III and Queen Camilla give a royal surprise to audiences from across the pond with judges Katy Perry and Lionel Richie.Charles and Camila's surprise appearance on the long-running singing competition series came at the start of Sunday's show and just hours after both Perry and Richie performed at the king's coronation concert at Windsor Castle.Perry and Richie, who were broadcasting live from the castle for their address, were met by the new monarchs who jokingly asked how long they were planning to use the room for.Jokes aside, both Charles and Camilla thanked the singers for their «brilliant» performances and invited Perry and Richie to the concert's afterparty as soon as they wrap up their Idol duties.The coronation concert proved to be an exciting one for the judges, with Richie getting Charles up on his feet with his hits, «Easy (Like Sunday Morning)» and «All Night Long,» and Perry moving Princess Charlotte to sing along to «Roar,» before having the entire audience feeling like a «Firework.»Ahead of the special concert, Perry dished to ET about the opportunity to have a part to play in the festivities. «I'm grateful I get to go. I met His Majesty-to-be a few years ago and he named me as one of the ambassadors to his organization, The British Asian Trust, which is an organization that helps fight to end child trafficking,» Perry told ET last month. «So I'm also an ambassador for UNICEF, and it really aligned with my values.

Rock and royals! King Charles III, Queen Camilla and other members of the royal family were all smiles as they arrived at the coronation concert.

Princess Anne made her own mark during King Charles III’s coronation on Saturday.

A modern monarch. King Charles III broke tradition with his coronation outfit on Saturday, May 6. 

Princess Anne made her own mark during King Charles III's coronation on Saturday. Unlike other women who attended, and even took part in the ceremony, Anne, 72, was dressed in a uniform with military regalia. The princess royal had an important role in the ceremony, which royal watchers had the chance to see her fulfill after the service.Anne, who was the Gold-Stick-in-Waiting, rode horseback behind the new king and his queen, Camilla, as they rode in the Gold State Coach from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal wedding at the coronation of King Charles III. During the historic ceremony at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, The Ascension Choir — comprised of eight singers from the Kingdom Choir, hand selected for the occasion — was led by Abimbola Amoako-Gyampah in performing «Alleluia (O Sing Praises)» by composer Debbie Wiseman. The Kingdom Choir previously sang during Harry and Meghan's 2018 nuptials at St George's Chapel.The Kingdom Choir, a gospel group based in southeast England, was said to have been personally invited by King Charles to perform at his son and daughter-in-law's wedding.

Harry, who made the trip overseas ahead of his son’s birthday, grimaced while walking through London.

A new era! King Charles III’s official coronation has concluded with members of the royal family greeting the public from the Buckingham Palace balcony.

coronation service for his father King Charles III, 74, and is en route to the airport.The Duke of Sussex will make it home to California in time for son Archie’s 4th birthday party, the source added.Harry — who looked sad and lonely at the ceremony — spent less than 24 hours in the UK, arriving on a commercial flight Friday evening.He spent the night at Frogmore Cottage, despite being kicked out earlier this year by Charles so the home could go to his own brother, Prince Andrew.The duke arrived to King Charles’ coronation at Westminster Abbey solo, sans wife Meghan Markle, 41. This was the first time he has seen his father since he released his bombshell memoir, “Spare,” in January.Harry arrived with his cousins, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.

Taking in the moment. Princess Kate showed her father-in-law, King Charles III, a subtle sign of respect during the coronation.

A moving father-son moment. Prince William participated in the coronation of his father, King Charles III, by paying homage to the new monarch.

Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte made a stunning mother-daughter duo at the coronation of King Charles III on Saturday. Both Kate and daughter Charlotte, 8, wore Alexander McQueen to the ceremony, the same designer who created Kate's wedding dress in 2011. The duo also boasted coordinating headdresses. Kate, the Princess of Wales, wore an Alexander McQueen dress in ivory silk crepe with silver bullion and thread work embroidery featuring rose, thistle, daffodil and shamrock motifs, to signify the four nations in Great Britain.

A truly A-list event. Celebrities including Lionel Richie and Jill Biden attended King Charles III‘s coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London on Saturday, May 6.

Showing their support. Princess Kate’s parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, and sister, Pippa Middleton, were in attendance at King Charles III‘s coronation ceremony on Saturday, May 6.

We already have so many amazing photos from inside King Charles’ Coronation and the event is only halfway over at the time of this posting!

Scots and tourists alike have turned out in droves in Edinburgh to see King Charles III crowned. The capital was caked in a fog that refused to ease on Saturday morning.

A day for the history books. Prince William and Princess Kate looked nothing short of regal while arriving at King Charles III’s coronation on Saturday, May 6.

A family affair! King Charles III received an outpouring of support from his royal relatives — including all three of his siblings — during his coronation on Saturday, May 6.

Kate Middleton is looking stunning at King Charles III's coronation. The Princess of Wales stepped out for the historic event on Saturday, May 6, wearing an outfit that paid tribute to her late mother in-law, Princess Diana, and her late grandmother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth II.With her husband, Prince William, by her side, Kate wore a blue cape and floral headpieceas she was entered Westminster Abbey.Kate is on hand for the ceremony that will formalize Charles' role as the head of the Church of England and mark the transfer of his title and powers as he's officially crowned king.

Flying solo. Prince Harry returned to the United Kingdom for the coronation of his father, King Charles III, but he did so without wife Meghan Markle.