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Royal fans all saying same thing about soprano Pretty Yende’s performance at the coronation
GUESTS at King Charles’ coronation were treated to a stunning performance by soprano Pretty Yende as they awaited the arrival of the new monarch.
The South African opera singer wowed crowds with an impressive performance, but it wasn’t her voice that captured viewers attention.
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Many took to Twitter where they were quick to share their thoughts on the singer’s stunning yellow gown - and they were all saying the same thing.
While everyone agreed that the dress was beautiful, they admitted that it may have blocked some people’s view.
In one tweet, a viewer wrote: “That soprano was stunning. Loved the piece too. She conveyed so much emotion through her singing.
“Then there' the fabulous outfit. Just don't want to be sat behind it though.”
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Another agreed adding, “Sure, this woman can sing... But her outfit takes up my entire screen.”
“The yellow dress is a very bold choice!” added a third.
It comes as...
- Prince Harry has been relegated to the third row at the ceremony
- All the details for the day have been released
- George, Charlotte and Louis are set for a starring role in the procession
- UK news publishers will be able to livestream the coronation after the BBC sparked outrage with a blackout
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Charles, 74, and Queen Camilla will be crowned in a spectacular ceremony expected to be watched by 350million people.
The first guests including stars Lionel Richie and Ant and Dec are already beginning to trickle into the Abbey where the country will hail its new King today.
The big day will officially kick off at 10.20am as Charles and Camilla leave Buckingham Palace in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach.
They will be joined by 200 members of the Armed Forces, mainly from the Sovereign’s Escort of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment.
Other members of the royal family will make their way separately to the service, which starts at 11am.
Prince Harry will be among the group after he accepted an invitation for his dad's big day - although Meghan Markle is remaining in the US for Archie's birthday.
But the Duke of Sussex has been relegated to the third row amid a fallout with his dad and brother after the release of explosive biography Spare.
He will sit with Princess Eugenie, her husband Jack Brooksbank, the Queen's cousin Princess Alexandra, Princess Beatrice and her husband Edo Mapelli Mozzi.
The King and Queen Consort are expected to be crowned at midday to a rousing cheer of “God Save the King!” as a fanfare of trumpets blares out.
The coronation procession at 1pm will ramp up the day's pomp and pageantry as the couple leave Westminster Abbey.
In scenes similar to his mother's coronation, Charles and Camilla will make the journey back to Buckingham Palace in the 260-year-old Gold State Coach.
Famously uncomfortable, the four tonne gilded coach is suspended on leather straps and can only be pulled by eight horses.
The Queen used the carriage for both her processions and later described the bumpy ride as "horrible".
Perhaps with this in mind, the route has been limited to 1.3 miles in comparison to Her Majesty's own five-mile procession.
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Charles and Camilla will be followed by other royals - including Princess Kate, Prince William and their three children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
Princess Anne has been given the role of “Gold-Stick-in-Waiting”, meaning she is ceremonially in charge of her brother's safety.
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