Nick Cave reveals ‘inexplicable attachment’ to British royals ahead of attending king’s coronation

Australian rocker recalls Queen Elizabeth II being the most charismatic woman I have ever met' and says he is not so damn grouchy' to refuse the invite

Nick Cave has denied being a monarchist or a royalist after it was revealed he is attending the coronation of King Charles III, saying he hold[s] an inexplicable emotional attachment to the royals".

Writing in his newsletter the Red Hand Files, in reply to letters from three Australians and one Brit - some incredulous at the news he would be attending the coronation as part of the Australian delegation - Cave described himself as not a monarchist, nor am I a royalist, nor am I an ardent republican for that matter".