I’ll be at the King’s coronation.'

You know, that just never comes up."

He added, “[It’s] A, a surprise.

Lionel Richie and King Charles laughing

B, what an honor.

Richie then mentioned the coronation concert, which he called a “party.”

Charles quipped, “Oh, you’ve heard of it?”

Lionel Richie and King Charles at the garden party

Richie later discussed the royal cameo to “Extra TV.”

Charles agreed and asked Richie if Camilla could join.

Richie added, “I’ve known the king quite a long time.

He does have this amazing sense of humor that no one knows about.

He’s a secret comedian, I’ll put that out there.

It’s so good for the world to know.”

He’s worked with Charles' charity, The Prince’s Trust, since the 1980s.

However, he did not become a global ambassador for the organization until 2019.

It’s been my charity for a while.”

Moreover, Richie has been open about his admiration towards Charles and his new role as monarch.

In April 2023, he toldE!