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DURBAN – There was a time during the heyday of the British monarchy that artists would have jumped at the opportunity to perform before the royal family.

It could have opened doors that would otherwise have remained closed. It seems that time has come to an end for artists as well as the royal family.

This, after several chart-topping British artists turned down the offer to perform at King Charles III’s Coronation on May 6.

Sir Elton John, Harry Styles, Robbie Williams and the Spice Girls all said thanks, but no thanks. The artists’ management did not comment on the matter.

Elton John cited a busy schedule as the reason he would not be appearing.

The Spice Girls previously performed for the royals at a gala dinner in 1997. ‘Rolling Stone’ reported that one of its members, Gerri Halliwell, kissed Prince Charles on the cheek, breaking royal protocol.

What has gone so wrong for the royals that celebrities have started to distance themselves? Besides the Harry and Meghan saga, the royal family has been followed by a cloud of controversy, particularly over the actions of Prince Andrew.

0:15 The Tourist;

1:25 CSI: Vegas; 2:20 Gaslit; 3:30 NCIS: Los Angeles;

4:25 On Sacred Ground; 6:00 Boonie Bears: Blast Into The Past; 7:35 The Kelly Clarkson Show; 8:35 The Block Australia; 9:55 The Good Doctor; 10:50 Carte Blanche; 11:50 The Kelly Clarkson Show; 12:50 The Block Australia; 2:10 The Rookie; 3:05 Walker Independence; 4:00 Magnum P.I.; 5:00 The Kelly Clarkson Show; 5:55 The Block Australia; 7:00 The Voice; 9:00 Yellowstone; 10:00 Yellowstone;

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