Sonam Kapoor: The coronation concert of King Charles III on May 7 will see performances and appearances from top celebrities from the film and music industriy. These include Hollywood star Tom Cruise, musical group The Pussycat Dolls and Bollywood star Sonam Kapoor. Sonam is the only Indian celebrity to perform at the concert.
Variety magazine reports that Sonam will ‘appear on stage to deliver a spoken word performance to introduce the Commonwealth virtual choir.’ Sonam lives in London with her husband Anand Ahuja and their son Vayu.
For Sonam this will be her first royal appearance while Tom was a guest at Princess Diana’s funeral in 1997. Pooh was invited to a children’s garden party at Buckingham Palace for Queen Elizabeth II’s 80th anniversary in 2006. Lead singer of Pussycat Dolls Nicole Scherzinger, took part in a pageant in honour of Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee last year.
Katy Perry and Lionel Richie will also attend the concert. They were announced as guests at the event earlier this month.
Hugh Bonneville will host the concert
BBC Studios is the producer while Downton Abbey and Paddington star Hugh Bonneville will host the proceedings.
According to a recent release by the palace, “Buckingham Palace is pleased to announce further details on the ceremonial, celebratory and community events that will take place over the Coronation Weekend between Saturday 6th and Monday 8th May 2023.”
“The Service will be conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury. As previously announced, the Service will reflect the Monarch’s role today and look towards the future while being rooted in longstanding traditions and pageantry,” read Buckingham Palace’s release.
The coronation is on May 6 and a concert will be organised for May 7.
Sonam with Tim Cook
Sonam was recently spotted with Apple CEO Tim Cook watching an IPL cricket match together in Mumbai. “#TimCook and entire @apple team – we hope you’ve had a lovely stay here and leave encouraged and positive on Apple’s outlook in the country. We’re so grateful for the care and attention you’ve given to creating your signature world class experience here,” Sonam tweeted later.
“Thank you so much for an unforgettable evening!” Tim Cook retweeted Sonam’s tweet in which she shared his photo.
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