Huge pop star confirmed to perform for the Queen and Meghan Markle
It will be the first public appearance together for Meghan and the Queen
Meghan Markle / Queen Elizabeth II
Author: Anna Sky MagliolaPublished 5th Mar 2018 Last updated 5th Mar 2018
A massive pop star has been confirmed to perform for the Queen and Meghan Markle at their first public appearance together. Liam Payne will perform at the event which is being held to celebrate the "lifetime commitment to the Commonwealth" of the Queen.
The BBC reports that the event to be held at Westminster Abbey, will take place on the 12th March. The Commonwealth Service will be attended by the Royal family, as well as Prime Minister Theresa May, and 800 school children.
Former performers at this special event have included 'Love Me Like You Do' singer Ellie Goulding.
Liam previously met the Queen in 2017 at the Young Leaders Awards, posting a photo on Instagram saying it was, 'An absolute honour to meet the Queen today on such a fantastic occasion.'
He continued, 'Privileged to share the room with such inspirational @queensyoungleaders, hear their stories and how they are helping to rebuild and preserve a sometimes broken world🙏🏼'.
The 24-year-old singer has seen huge solo success since One Direction started their hiatus back in January 2016. His first solo release 'Strip That Down' reached number 3 in the UK and was quickly followed by 'Get Low' with Zedd, 'Bedroom Floor' and most recently his collaboration with Rita Ora 'For You'.
See photos from The BRIT Awards 2018 below:
Justin Timberlake and Chris Stapleton
Justin Timberlake and Chris Stapleton performing their amazing new hit 'Say Something'.
Huge pop star confirmed to perform for the Queen and Meghan Markle
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Stormzy
Stormzy picking up his award for Mastercard British Album of the Year.
Justin Timberlake and Chris Stapleton
Justin Timberlake and Chris Stapleton performing their amazing new hit 'Say Something'.
Justin Timberlake and Chris Stapleton
Justin Timberlake and Chris Stapleton performing their amazing new hit 'Say Something'.
Justin Timberlake
Justin Timberlake
JT doing his thing.
Jack Whitehall
It looks like BRITs host Jack Whitehall was feeling the cold...
Kylie Minogue and Millie Bobby Brown
Kylie Minogue and Millie Bobby Brown presenting the award for Best British Female Solo Artist.
Dua Lipa
Dua Lipa picking up her award for Best British Female Solo Artist.
Dua Lipa
Dua Lipa picking up her award for Best British Female Solo Artist.
Dua Lipa
Dua Lipa performing her massive hit 'New Rules'.
Dua Lipa
Dua Lipa strutting her stuff on stage.
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran performing.
Stormzy
Stormzy picking up his award for Best British Male Solo Artist.
Rag'n'Bone Man
Rag'n'Bone Man was joined on stage by BRITs Critics' Choice winner Jorja Smith.
Foo Fighters
The Foo Fighters performing on stage.
Liam Gallagher
Liam Gallagher's performing his stunning tribute to the victims of the Manchester Arena attack.
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran performing.
Little Mix
Little Mix presenting the award for Best British Male Solo Artist.
Harry Kane and Camila Cabello
England footballer Harry Kane and 'Havana' singer Camila Cabello presenting an award on stage.
Sam Smith
Sam Smith performing his amazing single 'Too Good At Goodbyes'.
Sam Smith
Sam Smith on stage at The BRITs.
Rita Ora and Liam Payne
Rita Ora and Liam Payne after their performance of 'For You'.
Rita Ora and Liam Payne
Rita Ora and Liam Payne after their performance of 'For You'.
Rita Ora and Liam Payne
Rita Ora and Liam Payne performing their 'For You' hit from the Fifty Shades Darker soundtrack.
Gorillaz
Gorillaz picking up their award for Best British Group.
Stormzy
Stormzy picking up his award for Mastercard British Album of the Year.
Justin Timberlake and Chris Stapleton
Justin Timberlake and Chris Stapleton performing their amazing new hit 'Say Something'.
Justin Timberlake and Chris Stapleton
Justin Timberlake and Chris Stapleton performing their amazing new hit 'Say Something'.
Justin Timberlake
Justin Timberlake
JT doing his thing.
Jack Whitehall
It looks like BRITs host Jack Whitehall was feeling the cold...
Kylie Minogue and Millie Bobby Brown
Kylie Minogue and Millie Bobby Brown presenting the award for Best British Female Solo Artist.
Dua Lipa
Dua Lipa picking up her award for Best British Female Solo Artist.
Dua Lipa
Dua Lipa picking up her award for Best British Female Solo Artist.
Dua Lipa
Dua Lipa performing her massive hit 'New Rules'.
Dua Lipa
Dua Lipa strutting her stuff on stage.
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran performing.
Stormzy
Stormzy picking up his award for Best British Male Solo Artist.
Rag'n'Bone Man
Rag'n'Bone Man was joined on stage by BRITs Critics' Choice winner Jorja Smith.
Foo Fighters
The Foo Fighters performing on stage.
Liam Gallagher
Liam Gallagher's performing his stunning tribute to the victims of the Manchester Arena attack.
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran performing.
Little Mix
Little Mix presenting the award for Best British Male Solo Artist.
Harry Kane and Camila Cabello
England footballer Harry Kane and 'Havana' singer Camila Cabello presenting an award on stage.
Sam Smith
Sam Smith performing his amazing single 'Too Good At Goodbyes'.
Sam Smith
Sam Smith on stage at The BRITs.
Rita Ora and Liam Payne
Rita Ora and Liam Payne after their performance of 'For You'.
Rita Ora and Liam Payne
Rita Ora and Liam Payne after their performance of 'For You'.
Rita Ora and Liam Payne
Rita Ora and Liam Payne performing their 'For You' hit from the Fifty Shades Darker soundtrack.
Gorillaz
Gorillaz picking up their award for Best British Group.
Stormzy
Stormzy picking up his award for Mastercard British Album of the Year.
Liam was nominated for two BRIT Awards, British Single 'Strip That Down' (featuring Quavo) and British Artist Video of the Year, however sadly he went away emptied handed.
Liam and Rita gave a spectacular performance of 'For You' at The BRIT Awards 2018 last month, and we caught up with Liam and Rita beforehand to test their BRITs knowledge.
See how they got on below:
Despite 'For You' still doing very well in the charts Liam has already announced he is working on another song. Liam posted a fun video of himself trying to speak Spanish during a trip to Miami where he confirmed his latest single will be with Colombian artist J Balvin.
Speaking into the camera for his Instagram Story, Liam attempted to confirm the news in the Spanish language, revealing the single will be called 'Familiar'.
You can hear Liam's current single 'For You' along with other hits from him and Rita Ora on heat radio.
