Pop legend Lionel Ritchie on his friend King Charles III | The Eve of the Coronation - BBC
Lionel Richie talks about performing at the Queen's coronation concert
In this section, Lionel Richie talks about his excitement to perform at the Queen's coronation concert and how he got involved with the Princess Trust.
Performing at the Coronation Concert
- Lionel Richie expresses his excitement to perform in front of the King and Queen and 20,000 members of the public.
- He describes this opportunity as a chance to step into history and be a part of something global.
- Lionel mentions that he has known King Charles for a while and is excited to perform for him.
Getting Involved with the Princess Trust
- Lionel explains that he got involved with the Princess Trust after being asked to do a benefit concert for them years ago.
- Despite coming from different backgrounds, Lionel and King Charles share a similar heart for giving back.
- They have helped over a million kids through their work with the Princess Trust and are looking to expand their impact even further.
Perception in America
- Lionel had to show his credentials to his friends in America who were skeptical about his involvement with royalty.
- The American press is excited about it, but overall, the royal family is far removed from Middle America.
Meghan Markle's Role as the Royal Family's Mouthpiece
In this section, Meghan Markle discusses her role as the royal family's mouthpiece and how she plans to keep no secrets.
Meghan Plans to Keep No Secrets
- Meghan states that she will be the mouthpiece for the royal family.
- She promises to keep no secrets and share everything with the public.
Meghan Believes in Transparency
- Meghan believes that the public needs to know about Prince Harry, his missions, and interests.
- She thinks it is important for people to understand what he stands for.
The Interviewer Thanks Meghan
- The interviewer thanks Meghan for taking the time to talk with them.
- They express their excitement about Prince Harry's engagement.