Tom Cruise is very pleased to be attending the new British Monarch’s coronation ceremony, speculatively at the request of Prince William and Kate Middleton. King Charles III is set to take the throne following the passing of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, and the world is watching as the British monarchy undergoes a historic transition. His coronation is just around the corner and although Prince Harry and Meghan Markle would not be in attendance at the concert, the people who would be there are making a splash.

Big names such as Winnie the Pooh, Pussycat Dolls lead Nicole Scherzinger, and America’s sweetheart Tom Cruise will be present at the glorious concert on the grounds of Windsor Castle, which will be held the day after the most awaited royal ceremony. Fans cannot wait for everything the royal family has in store for them on account of such a joyous occasion.

Tom Cruise with Kate Middleton and Prince William

Did Tom Cruise agree to attend the Royal event as a favor?

When A-listers such as Adele, Harry Styles, and Ed Sheeran were rejecting to attend the Royal occasion left and right, Kate Middleton and Prince William had to pull out the big guns, and speculatively asked their dear friend Tom Cruise for a favor. And he most certainly did not disappoint them and came to the rescue. The fact that the two, the future King of England and the star, are friends might come as a shocker to most people out there. But turns out, in reality, the two personalities share a lot in common. Statements made by Cruise on the London Premier reflected further on that. He said,

Prince William and Tom Cruise

Prince William is the president of the BAFTA, therefore people are speculating the bond between the two celebrities grew while attending numerous movie events together. The love for fluttering around freely in the sky also played a major role in their friendship. Cruise has therefore maintained his ties to the UK, not only by attending the BAFTAs, but also by filming movies such as and in London. He has also been a vocal supporter of the British film industry. Therefore, did not mind jumping in when the opportunity presented itself for attending yet another monumental royal event.

What does the presence of Tom Cruise mean for the occasion?

Tom Cruise being at the coronation ceremony would undoubtedly attract a lot of attention. He is one of the biggest movie stars in the world and has a massive following. His presence at the coronation concert would generate a significant amount of media coverage, which would help to raise the profile of the event and the new king. Although, this would not be the first time the star attends a royal event; the actor also attended Princess Diana’s funeral back in 1997.

Tom Cruise

Katy Perry and Lionel Richie will also be joining the star with countless other celebrities who were confirmed in the months prior to this, as guests at the concert. All in all, the people are excited to see the British monarchy enter into a new era.

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