Nicole Scherzinger dazzles 20,00 strong crowd at King’s Coronation Concert
A GALAXY of stars shone at Windsor Castle last night as a crowd of 20,000 marvelled at the King’s Coronation Concert and millions watched globally.
Nicole Scherzinger dazzled as she sang a hit from Disney classic Mulan — admitting it made her “feel like a real-life Disney Princess”.
The Royal Family watched from on high as a night of scintillating entertainment — beamed to 100 countries — unfolded, interspersed with facts about the King revealed by famous names.
Hugh Bonneville was a host and had Charles laughing by referring to the keen painter as “the artist formerly known as Prince”.
His introduction was followed by a barnstorming performance by X Factor star Olly Murs singing Dance With Me Tonight.
A 300-strong Coronation Choir, conducted by Gareth Malone and made up of NHS workers, deaf singers and community groups, performed an uplifting version of the Emeli Sande song Brighter Days.
That was followed Scherzinger, whose rendition of Reflection was backed by pianist Lang Lang.
Next came a performance of Somewhere from West Side Story featuring forthcoming Doctor Who Ncuti Gatwa and Mei Mac.
The crowd were then stunned as Lucy Illingworth, 13 — the blind and neurodiverse winner of Channel 4 talent show The Piano — played a perfect Bach prelude.
Pop legend Steve Winwood led a virtual choir from Commonwealth countries in his 1986 smash hit Higher Love.
In video segment, acting greats Hugh Jackman and Joan Collins revealed the King had a talent for the stage, while Tom Jones outlined his music ability and Oti Mabuse praised his dancing prowess.
Artist Tracey Emin hailed his skill as a water-colourist while magician Dynamo surprised many by revealing the monarch is member of the Magic Circle.
Author Giovanna Fletcher highlighted the King’s writing efforts, including the 1980 children’s book The Old Man of Lochnagar.