King Charles and Queen Camilla make surprise cameo on American Idol

Royals appear on live stream with show judges Lionel Richie and Katy Perry after coronation concert

Just caught up in the moment, or a cunning ploy to reclaim the US?

Whatever King Charles and Queen Camilla’s motive, fans of the US talent show American Idol were in for a surprise when the couple appeared on the live stream of the show’s judges, Lionel Richie and Katy Perry, from Windsor Castle shortly after the two performed at the coronation concert.