The coronation of King Charles III, which will take place on May 6th, is expected to be a disappointment in terms of the afterparty. A long list of British A-listers, including Elton John, Ed Sheeran, Harry Styles, Adele, and even the Spice Girls, have declined invitations to perform.
Although John and Styles declined due to scheduling conflicts, publicist Simon Jones explained that the royal family has faced several PR disasters, and any performer must consider the potential backlash from their fans.
Kingsley Hall, the lead singer of Benefits, believes that the cultural landscape of Britain and the negative exposure that the royals have endured recently have led many people to refuse to be involved.
The royal family’s popularity and reputation have changed dramatically over the decades. Before Prince Harry’s memoir, his marriage to Meghan Markle, or Prince Andrew’s alleged dalliances, Charles’ own exploits with his now-wife during his tumultuous marriage to the late Princess Diana made sensational headlines in the past.
Han Mee, the crooner for the band Hot Milk, hopes that this coronation will be the last and that the monarchy should be left in the past.
Meanwhile, possible performers at the coronation include Kylie and Dannii Minogue, Lionel Richie, and Olly Murs. Charles hopes to have a “more inclusive” coronation and scale back its size.
The event will reflect the monarch’s role today and look towards the future, while being rooted in long-standing traditions and pageantry. Former BBC correspondent Jennie Bond also said that it would be relevant and less archaic.
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