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Ryan Paton

Lionel Richie's real age gobsmacks BBC viewers after Coronation Concert appearance

BBC Coronation Concert viewers were gobsmacked by Lionel Richie's age after his performance tonight.

The legendary musician took to the stage at Sunday's gig to mark King Charles III's coronation. 20,000 people gathered at the East Lawn of Windsor Castle to commemorate the occasion after the monarch was crowned.

Lionel was a part of a star-studded line up that also included Take That and Olly Murs. The musician wowed the crowd with renditions of classics such as Easy (Like Sunday Morning) and All Night Long.

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King Charles was in attendance with other working members of the Royal family such as Queen Camilla, Prince William and Princess Kate. Viewers were thrilled as the Royal were on their feet for the performance.

Tracy posted: "Lionel getting the royals dancing. Brilliant"

Amy added: "Oh my god it's brilliant seeing them all up on their feet and even Charlotte and George are loving it. Tell you what Lionel you sure know how to entertain and get a crowd going"

Viewers were following the show on Twitter were especially amazed that the musician was able to put in this sort of performance aged 73 years old.

James said: "Lionel at 73 - one year younger than Charles! Hope I’m that lively!"

Claire added: "Lionel Ritchie has still got it .. aged 73."

Duncan commented: "Lionel Ritchie at 73 gives us 50-somethings hope."

Stuart posted: "Lionel Ritchie @LionelRichie knocking it out of the castle. What a total legend. All night long is one of the best songs ever. At 73!!"

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