The coronation concert

Pro duced by BBC Stu dios, the C oro nation Concert took place on th e g rounds of Windsor C astle on Su nd ay 7th M ay, celebrating the Coronatio n of T heir Majesties in front of 20 ,00 0 members of the public and inv ited guests, and will be broadcast liv e to th e natio n on BBC One, B BC iPlayer, BBC Rad io 2 and BBC Sounds and seen in ov er 10 0 countries arou nd the world

The staging created multiple levels for the 70-piece orchestra and band in the form of a Union flag, with four additional catwalks branching out of the stage Above the Union flag stage rose a halo-like screen that envelops the roof and symbolised the crown

A choir leader who took part in the spectacular Coronation Concert has described the ‘electric’ atmosphere as his LGBTQ+ group gave the biggest performance of their lives The diverse ensemble, also including cabbies, RNLI volunteers, farmers from Northern Ireland and NHS workers, sang in front of 20,000 people and millions more watching worldwide

Bradford s first South Asian Women s choir, Song-Geet, which began at the University of Bradford’s Theatre in the Mill, also performed at the coronation of King Charles III They performed a rendition of Brighter Days by Emeli Sandé at Windsor Castle Choir leader Madiha Ansari, who graduated from the university with a degree in clinical sciences in 2009 and who now works as a theatre producer, said: “It’s such a privilege to be performing at the coronation We’re proud to be representing not just our community but the region This is a great opportunity for women, and it’s particularly poignant in the run-up to Bradford City of Culture 2025 ”

Actress Sonam Kapoor started off her speech with a “namaste” at the coronation ceremony of King Charles III in Berkshire on Sunday as she dazzled in a white floral floor-length gown by Anamika Khanna and Emilia Wickstead at the Windsor Castle ground

“Our Commonwealth is a union Together we are one-third of the world’s people, one-third of the world’s ocean, and one-quarter of the world’s land Each of our countries is unique Each of our people is special But we choose to stand this one Learning from our history, blessed by our diversity, driven by our values and determined to build a more peaceful, sustainable and prosperous future for everyone, where every voice is heard,” Sonam said

Katy Perry has revealed she spent the night in Windsor Castle ahead of delivering a spectacular performance at the King’s Coronation Concert The US singer, 38, gave an electric rendition of her hit tracks Roar and Firework at the celebratory event held on the grounds of the castle on Sunday evening, dedicating the latter to the King in honour of the work they do together with the British Asian Trust and their Children’s Protection Fund

Actor Tom Cruise delivered his prerecorded airborne messages while at the controls of his Top Gun Warbird plane, wearing the same pale blue top, aviator sunglasses, green headphones and headset In Cruise's brief royal message from the same cockpit, he highlighted the fact the King qualified as a pilot, saying: "Pilot to pilot, Your Majesty, you can be my wingman any time " Cruise then saluted and steered the plane away from the camera at speed in the coronation concert clip

PM Sunak called it a ‘date night’ with his wife Akshata Murty titude”

Jitu Patel also shared his experiences: “It was an honour and privilege to be representing His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the swamis and devotees of Neasden Temple, and the wider global BAPS Hindu fellowship It was especially fitting to join with other faith leaders to celebrate this historic occasion, as it is a true testament of the King’s pledge to be a defender of all faiths

“We are equally delighted to be participating in the Coronation Big Lunch and Big Help Out events, which will bring together communities from across the country for a good cause – values that His Majesty and we, at BAPS, share deeply ”

The Big Lunch was held on Sunday 7 May at Neasden Temple, which brought together neighbours and members of the local community for fun, food and friendship

The Big Help Out was organised at the Temple on Monday 8 May with free community health screenings throughout the day and a partnership with the NSPCC to encourage volunteers at the Temple as well as parents across the community to take a short training course to support children’s online safety