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Katy Perry, Take That, Paloma Faith and Lionel Richie join a star studded concert line-up: Robert Dex has the lowdown

- Robert Dex

THE organisers of Sunday’s Coronation Concert have promised a “wonderful celebration” of the historic event with millions set to watch a star-studded line-up. A huge TV audience — on top of the 20,000 people who will be at Windsor Castle — will see acts including Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, Take That, Paloma Faith, Olly Murs, veteran rocker Steve Winwood and Nicole Scherzinger of The Pussycat Dolls perform.

Claire Popplewell, BBC Studios Productions’ creative director, told the Standard: “Like last year’s Platinum Party at the Palace, staging and producing a show of such scale that will be broadcast live to millions both in the UK and around the world is always both an honour and a challenge — and this time we’re in His Majesty’s back garden. A completely live show that has no breaks is always a logistical adventure but we’re ready for a really wonderful celebration and I hope viewers watching from home and those lucky enough to attend in person have a great night and enjoy the party.”