Robbie Williams explains why he turned down performing at King Charles's Coronation
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Robbie Williams has revealed he turned down an offer to perform at King Charles's Coronation concert in 2023 due to a more lucrative work commitment.
The singer made the candid admission during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen on Monday evening.
When questioned about declining the royal performance opportunity, Williams explained there was a specific reason behind his decision.
"I [already had] something [booked] that I couldn't turn down," Williams said, before frankly adding: "Because of money."
Robbie Williams explains why he turned down performing at King Charles's Coronation
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The 50-year-old appeared on the late-night show alongside actress Julia Stiles, where Cohen pressed him about his royal connections.
The revelation comes as Williams promotes his upcoming biographical film "Better Man", which chronicles his rise to fame.
The movie follows Williams's journey from his childhood through his Take That years and solo career, exploring the challenges of his meteoric success.
Reports at the time suggested Buckingham Palace faced challenges securing performers for the Coronation celebration.
Robbie Williams was interviewed on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
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Sir Elton John and Harry Styles were reportedly top picks but declined due to scheduling conflicts.
Adele was also said to have turned down the opportunity, with her Las Vegas residency cited as the reason.
While the Spice Girls were rumoured to reunite for the royal event, this did not materialise.
Ed Sheeran's representatives later clarified he had not been approached to perform, contrary to earlier reports.
Katy Perry performing at King Charles's Coronation concert
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The Coronation concert ultimately featured performances from American stars Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, who served as headliners.
Perry, 40, performed her hits "Roar" and "Firework" at the historic event.
British talent was well represented, with performances from Take That, Olly Murs and Paloma Faith.
The lineup also included Andrea Bocelli, Sir Bryn Terfel, Freya Ridings and Alexis Ffrench.
Lionel Richie performing at the King's Coronation concert
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The event notably featured an unexpected cameo from King Charles and Camilla on American Idol that same night.
Williams has maintained connections to the Royal Family over the years.
He first met Sarah Ferguson, Prince Andrew's ex-wife, in 2011 during a Caribbean yacht encounter.
His ties to the royals were further strengthened when his daughter Theodore served as a flower girl at Princess Eugenie's wedding to Jack Brooksbank in 2018.
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