King Charles and Queen Camilla made a surprise appearance on American Idol following their recent coronation.

The royal couple joined judges Lionel Richie and Katy Perry on the show, with a clip of their appearance shared on Instagram. In the clip, Richie and Perry spoke about the historic event they witnessed and expressed their desire to bring something different to the show. Suddenly, King Charles and Queen Camilla entered the frame, receiving a bow from Perry.

The King made a playful reference to Richie’s song “All Night Long” and asked about the duration of the filming. The conversation revolved around the coronation concert and the royals’ invitation to the party. Richie and Perry mentioned their connection to the royals through charitable work, with Perry serving as an ambassador for The British Asian Trust and Richie being involved with The Prince’s Trust.

Richie and Perry were headline performers at the coronation concert and attended the ceremony. During their absence, Ed Sheeran and Alanis Morissette served as judges and performers on American Idol. Richie expressed his surprise and honor at being invited to the King’s coronation, emphasizing the significance of the occasion.

The concert was attended by members of the public and the royal family, with actor Hugh Bonneville hosting the event. King Charles and Queen Camilla’s appearance on American Idol added a royal touch to the show’s proceedings.