SNUBBED! Harry Styles, Elton John, and Spice Girls opt out of King Charles' coronation performance

It was previously reported that singers Adele and Ed Sheeran had already turned down the offer

UPDATED FEB 26, 2023

Elton John and Harry Styles among some of the big names to turn down slots to perform at King Charles' coronation (Erika Goldring, Victoria Jones - Pool/Getty Images; Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: As Buckingham Palace gears up for King Charles’ coronation which is slated to take place on May 7, it has now been reported that all is not well as many amongst Britain’s brightest musical talent have turned down invites to perform at the landmark event. Daily Mail reports that singer Harry Styles, musical icon Elton John and popular girl group Spice Girls have all turned down the opportunity to be part of the ceremonial entertainment. This comes amidst whispers that singers Adele and Ed Sheeran have also rejected the offer.

The concert, which is all-set to take place at the Windsor Castle has seen many of these musical artists turn down their slots due to scheduling conflicts and other priorities. While Styles seems to have turned down the offer because of his ‘Love on Tour’ show in Coventry at the time of the event, the reason for the Spice Girls and Elton John turning down their stage time is not known at the moment. As of now, Australian singers and sisters Kylie and Danii Minogue are slated to perform, along with the boyband 'Take That'.

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King Charles’ coronation: What you need to know

Harry Styles accepts the Album Of The Year award for “Harry's House” onstage during the 65th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. — Harry Styles is amongst the big names who have allegedly turned down a slot to perform at King Charles's coronation (Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

The coronation is said to reflect King Charles’ role today as a modern monarch and “look towards the future.” The day is to be marked as a bank holiday throughout the UK and people are encouraged to volunteer in community service projects as part of the royal family’s ‘Big Help Out’ campaign.

Britain's King Charles III attends the Presentation of Addresses by both Houses of Parliament in Westminster Hall, inside the Palace of Westminster, central London on September 12, 2022 in London, England. The Lord Speaker and the Speaker of the House of Commons presented an Address to His Majesty on behalf of their respective House in Westminster Hall following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The King replied to the Addresses. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III. — King Charles' coronation prep is in full swing (Henry Nicholls - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

A laser light show and concert has been planned as part of the festivities and a logo for the event has also been designed. The sign will include a shamrock, a rose, a thistle and a daffodil.

Will Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attend the coronation?

On the other side of the pond, it has been reported that the Sussexes have received invites to the milestone event, but their attendance is yet to be confirmed. Their availability has further been put into question with the coronation taking place right on the next day of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s son Archie Harrison’s birthday.

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex walk together to meet members of the public on the long Walk at Windsor Castle on September 10, 2022 in Windsor, England. Crowds have gathered and tributes left at the gates of Windsor Castle to Queen Elizabeth II, who died at Balmoral Castle on 8 September, 2022. — Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's attendance at the coronation has become a subject of debate (Kirsty O'Connor - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Despite their son’s special day, the palace has extended an invite for the estranged royals, amidst quick-spreading rumours that Markle has been left feeling ‘excluded’ at the palace’s attempts to only fight for Prince Harry to be there. Marie Claire reports that as a result of this, the Sussexes may choose not to make an appearance, but are apparently ‘weighing’ their options and considering a ‘million different variables.’