LIVERPOOL — This is a big week for Britain. With the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, royals wearing flamboyant outfits have crowded the spotlight. Now the pros are about to take over.

The United Kingdom is hosting Eurovision, the biggest, and strangest, live music event on the planet. More people watch the competition than watch the Super Bowl. This year’s musical extravaganza is taking place in Liverpool, with a grand finale on Saturday.