Photo:ABCKaty Perryis opening up about her royal stay in Windsor Castle duringKing CharlesandQueen Camilla’s coronation celebrations in May.On Monday night’s episode ofJimmy Kimmel Live!, theAmerican Idoljudge, 39, told the host that the royal family allowed her andher motherto stay in the royal residence in Windsor while she attended the crowning ceremony and performed at the Coronation Concert.“I brought my mother because, I mean, that’s like the best gift you could ever give your mom,” Perry said on the talk show.She recalled that after the ceremony, she and her glam team rushed through the palace to meet up with the King and Queen foranAmericanIdolsegment.“Everyone was running,” the “Teenage Dream” singer said after explaining that she was supposed to take certain routes through the castle. “I ran straight into them, and I was like, ‘Oh, went the wrong way!’ ”Crediting fellowAmerican IdoljudgeLionel Richiefor pulling together the bit, Perry said that Richie, 74, “could convince anyone to do anything.”Kimmel, 56, also had Perry address a viral video ofher looking lost at the coronation. Dressed in anall-lavender ensemble, the singer appeared confused while searching for her seat.“There’s no assigned seating,” she explained.“It’s general admission?” said a surprised Kimmel. Aside from “the first two rows,” Perry confirmed the Westminster Abbey coronation had open seating for most of the 2,200 guests.“Were the people you sat in front of happy to be behind that hat?” he asked, referring to the statement fascinator that covered half the singer’s face. The singer shook her head to indicate “no.“Gareth Cattermole/GettyCan’t get enough of PEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more!At Windsor Castle’s Coronation Concert the day after the crowning ceremony, broadcast live from the grounds of Windsor with a stunning castle backdrop, Perry performed signature hits “Roar” and “Firework” in acustom Vivienne Westwood ballgown.Princess Charlottewasspotted singing alongto the performance.Richie,Andrea Bocelli, Take That, Olly Murs,Nicole Scherzingerand Paloma Faith also took the stage for the show.Kin Cheung-WPA Pool/GettyThe “California Gurls” singer is no stranger to performing for the world’s biggest stages. In 2021, sheperformed at President Joe Biden’s inauguration, and in 2015,she headlined the Super Bowl XLIX halftime show.Her husbandOrlando Bloom, with whomshe shares one daughter, hadnothing but praisefor his wife’s opportunities. “She does those big, historical things. It’s wonderful. She sang for the president too. She does that,” the actor toldEntertainment Tonight. “What’s left? Maybe the pope.”Perry is looking toward the future too. In her Kimmel interview, sherevealed that she would be departing fromIdolafter the current season. The singer has hinted at new music coming soon, calling 2024 “a very, very exciting year … for all popstar girlies!”
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Katy Perryis opening up about her royal stay in Windsor Castle duringKing CharlesandQueen Camilla’s coronation celebrations in May.On Monday night’s episode ofJimmy Kimmel Live!, theAmerican Idoljudge, 39, told the host that the royal family allowed her andher motherto stay in the royal residence in Windsor while she attended the crowning ceremony and performed at the Coronation Concert.“I brought my mother because, I mean, that’s like the best gift you could ever give your mom,” Perry said on the talk show.She recalled that after the ceremony, she and her glam team rushed through the palace to meet up with the King and Queen foranAmericanIdolsegment.“Everyone was running,” the “Teenage Dream” singer said after explaining that she was supposed to take certain routes through the castle. “I ran straight into them, and I was like, ‘Oh, went the wrong way!’ ”Crediting fellowAmerican IdoljudgeLionel Richiefor pulling together the bit, Perry said that Richie, 74, “could convince anyone to do anything.”Kimmel, 56, also had Perry address a viral video ofher looking lost at the coronation. Dressed in anall-lavender ensemble, the singer appeared confused while searching for her seat.“There’s no assigned seating,” she explained.“It’s general admission?” said a surprised Kimmel. Aside from “the first two rows,” Perry confirmed the Westminster Abbey coronation had open seating for most of the 2,200 guests.“Were the people you sat in front of happy to be behind that hat?” he asked, referring to the statement fascinator that covered half the singer’s face. The singer shook her head to indicate “no.“Gareth Cattermole/GettyCan’t get enough of PEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more!At Windsor Castle’s Coronation Concert the day after the crowning ceremony, broadcast live from the grounds of Windsor with a stunning castle backdrop, Perry performed signature hits “Roar” and “Firework” in acustom Vivienne Westwood ballgown.Princess Charlottewasspotted singing alongto the performance.Richie,Andrea Bocelli, Take That, Olly Murs,Nicole Scherzingerand Paloma Faith also took the stage for the show.Kin Cheung-WPA Pool/GettyThe “California Gurls” singer is no stranger to performing for the world’s biggest stages. In 2021, sheperformed at President Joe Biden’s inauguration, and in 2015,she headlined the Super Bowl XLIX halftime show.Her husbandOrlando Bloom, with whomshe shares one daughter, hadnothing but praisefor his wife’s opportunities. “She does those big, historical things. It’s wonderful. She sang for the president too. She does that,” the actor toldEntertainment Tonight. “What’s left? Maybe the pope.”Perry is looking toward the future too. In her Kimmel interview, sherevealed that she would be departing fromIdolafter the current season. The singer has hinted at new music coming soon, calling 2024 “a very, very exciting year … for all popstar girlies!”
Katy Perryis opening up about her royal stay in Windsor Castle duringKing CharlesandQueen Camilla’s coronation celebrations in May.
On Monday night’s episode ofJimmy Kimmel Live!, theAmerican Idoljudge, 39, told the host that the royal family allowed her andher motherto stay in the royal residence in Windsor while she attended the crowning ceremony and performed at the Coronation Concert.
“I brought my mother because, I mean, that’s like the best gift you could ever give your mom,” Perry said on the talk show.
She recalled that after the ceremony, she and her glam team rushed through the palace to meet up with the King and Queen foranAmericanIdolsegment.
“Everyone was running,” the “Teenage Dream” singer said after explaining that she was supposed to take certain routes through the castle. “I ran straight into them, and I was like, ‘Oh, went the wrong way!’ ”
Crediting fellowAmerican IdoljudgeLionel Richiefor pulling together the bit, Perry said that Richie, 74, “could convince anyone to do anything.”
Kimmel, 56, also had Perry address a viral video ofher looking lost at the coronation. Dressed in anall-lavender ensemble, the singer appeared confused while searching for her seat.
“There’s no assigned seating,” she explained.
“It’s general admission?” said a surprised Kimmel. Aside from “the first two rows,” Perry confirmed the Westminster Abbey coronation had open seating for most of the 2,200 guests.
“Were the people you sat in front of happy to be behind that hat?” he asked, referring to the statement fascinator that covered half the singer’s face. The singer shook her head to indicate “no.”
Gareth Cattermole/Getty
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At Windsor Castle’s Coronation Concert the day after the crowning ceremony, broadcast live from the grounds of Windsor with a stunning castle backdrop, Perry performed signature hits “Roar” and “Firework” in acustom Vivienne Westwood ballgown.Princess Charlottewasspotted singing alongto the performance.
Richie,Andrea Bocelli, Take That, Olly Murs,Nicole Scherzingerand Paloma Faith also took the stage for the show.
Kin Cheung-WPA Pool/Getty
The “California Gurls” singer is no stranger to performing for the world’s biggest stages. In 2021, sheperformed at President Joe Biden’s inauguration, and in 2015,she headlined the Super Bowl XLIX halftime show.
Her husbandOrlando Bloom, with whomshe shares one daughter, hadnothing but praisefor his wife’s opportunities. “She does those big, historical things. It’s wonderful. She sang for the president too. She does that,” the actor toldEntertainment Tonight. “What’s left? Maybe the pope.”
Perry is looking toward the future too. In her Kimmel interview, sherevealed that she would be departing fromIdolafter the current season. The singer has hinted at new music coming soon, calling 2024 “a very, very exciting year … for all popstar girlies!”
source: people.com
