We want to enjoy it, we want to celebrate it.”Ĭharles and Camilla didn’t drop in on any of the picnics, leaving that duty to other members of the royal family. “We didn’t have these things in Hong Kong. “This is a new era for U.K,” Cheung said. They dolled up their loyal and “royal” fluffy white dog, Tino, with a tiny purple crown for the occasion.

In Regent’s Park in London, Valent Cheung and his girlfriend showed up to cheer the new king with the neighbors who embraced them when they moved from Hong Kong. Critics complained about the coronation’s cost at a time of exorbitant living expenses amid double-digit inflation.īut plenty others took the opportunity to enjoy a party with friends and family. The events were intended to bring neighbors together to celebrate the crowning even as support for the monarchy wanes. The community get-togethers, part of a British tradition known as the Big Lunch, provided a down-to-earth counterpart to the gilded spectacle of the king’s crowning Saturday. Your Majesty, you can be my wingman any time.” Other stars performing at the concert included British boy band Take That, Nicole Scherzinger from the Pussycat Dolls, and opera star Andrea Bocelli.Įven Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog made an appearance, joking with host Hugh Bonneville.Ĭoncert goers sang “God Save The King” as landmarks around the UK, were lit up in colorful lights.Įarlier Sunday, thousands of picnics and street parties were held across the UK in Charles’ honor.

“Top Gun” star Tom Cruise appeared in a pre-recorded video message, saying: “Pilot to pilot. Other members of the royal family, including 8-year-old Princess Charlotte and Prince George, 9, waved Union flags along with a crowd of some 20,000 gathered on the castle’s east terrace.Ĭharlotte and her mother, Kate, the Princess of Wales, sang along as Perry, dressed in a gold foil ball gown, performed “Roar.” LONDON: A day after a gilded coronation ceremony watched by millions, King Charles III and Queen Camilla had a much more relaxing time Sunday as they took in a concert featuring Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and others at Windsor Castle.Ĭharles and Camilla appeared to enjoy the show as Richie performed “All Night Long,” at one point getting up on their feet and swaying along to the music.

The Farther Shore by Christie Golden