Sir Karl Jenkins has responded to speculation surrounding his viral appearance at King Charles III’s coronation over the weekend.
The 79-year-old composer shared a video on TikTok on Tuesday, with a caption that read: “Sir Karl Jenkins sets the record straight on his attendance at the coronation.” His remarks came days after fans questioned his mullet and white moustache, with some claiming that he was Meghan Markle in a disguise.
Jenkins started his TikTok video by introducing himself before acknowledging how he went viral at the coronation. He also shared a picture of himself at the event, wearing a black jacket with a medal around his neck and tinted sunglasses on his face.
“I understand there has been a lot of interest in me since I appeared at the coronation of King Charles III,” he said, as he sat in a chair and spoke to the camera. “I was there because I’d written some music for the service.”
He shared a laugh about the false claims that he was the Duchess of Sussex, who skipped the coronation over the weekend, in disguise. Meghan stayed in California with her children, Archie, four, and Lilibet, one, while her husband, Prince Harry, attended the event.
“I was quite surprised that some people thought I was Meghan Markle in disguise,” the musician continued. “Someone wrote I was there, whoever I was, to steal the crown jewels. I look this way all the time.”
Jenkins continued his video by holding up the knighthood medal he received in 2015 that he wore at the...
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