Katy Perry endeared fans as her relatable antics at King Charles III's Coronation went viral. The American pop superstar attended the service at Westminster Abbey along with royals and dignitaries, and a clip of the Firework singer having no idea where to sit circulated on Twitter.
Katy could be seen wandering the pews in the abbey, all the while looking stunning dressed head-to-toe in lilac with a large fascinator and a Vivienne Westwood choker. The I Kissed A Girl hitmaker comically tweeted after the ceremony that her fans were 'not to worry' as she eventually found her seat.
"Don’t worry guys i found my seat," reassured Katy. @todaykatyp told her: "You are the biggest event of this coronation." And @petsbysimon said: "Waiting for more updates! Psst- you look gorgeous."
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@candyprismboy joked as they shared the searching for a seat clip: "Me trying to find my mom at a full supermarket." And @MrGagaPerry quipped to the face of food delivery giant Just Eat: "Did somebody say 'just seat'."
Katy is performing at King Charles' coronation concert tomorrow, alongside Take That and Lionel Richie, as an ambassador of The British Asian Trust, which was founded by King Charles. He said about her appointment that Katy had a “long-standing commitment to charitable causes around the world."
The singer was also spotted joyfully taking selfies with guests in the historic abbey and stumbling in her white heels as she left the ceremony. The Coronation Concert takes place at Windsor Castle tomorrow (Sunday May 7).
Penny Mordaunt, the Leader of the House of Commons, also left viewers of the King’s Coronation impressed as she performed her ceremonial duties during the ceremony. The Conservative MP, who also holds the role of Lord President of the Privy Council, a team of advisors to the monarch, and was required to carry the 17th-Century Sword of State, which weighs 8lbs, into Westminster Abbey.
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The sword was then exchanged for the Jewelled Sword of Offering, which is encrusted with diamonds, rubies and emeralds and was made for the coronation of George IV in 1821. It marked the first time in history that a woman carried and presented the sword to the monarch. During the ceremony, the sword was then delivered to the archbishop before being exchanged again for 100 newly-minted 50p pieces bearing the King's image.
Viewers were quick to point out that the MP was left holding the swords for ‘more than an hour’ during the Coronation, with many being impressed with her strength and poise throughout. Former Labour spin doctor Alastair Campbell tweeted: "Don't let anyone ever say I never say anything positive about the Tories... I am in awe of @PennyMordaunt arm and shoulder strength.”
Podcaster Jon Sopel said: “The Penny mightier than the sword”. He later added: “I think money should come from the Sovereign Grant to pay for a neck and shoulder massage for @PennyMordaunt after that.”
Comments about Penny quickly went viral, with many claiming she was the surprise star of the Coronation. Writer Caitlin Moran posted: “Penny Mordaunt's sword is the "Pippa Middleton's Bum" of the Coronation.”
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