Celebrities at King's coronation include Ant and Dec, Katy Perry, Emma Thompson, and Lionel Richie.
Celebrities such as Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Nick Cave flocked to Westminster Abbey to witness the King's coronation, while David and Victoria Beckham and magician Dynamo were also anticipated.
World leaders, celebrities, UK politicians, foreign monarchs, everyday heroes, and the royal family were among the 2,300 visitors invited to Westminster Abbey.
Stephen Fry, an actor and comedian, was among the first renowned faces to appear at the abbey, arriving bright and early.
Katy Perry, who will play at the coronation performance at Windsor Castle on Sunday, was one of the first US celebs to arrive, dressed in head-to-toe purple.
Television royalty As they mingled in the abbey, Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly were beaming. They're presently airing I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!, although they were invited as goodwill ambassadors for the Princes Trust.
The Geordie couple has hosted the charity's awards ten times and are participating in a program that makes the media sector more accessible.
Dame Emma Thompson, a close friend of the King, came with her husband, actor Greg Wise, and spoke with other guests as they took their places.
The Oscar winner sported a bright red jacket with her damehood medal and insignia.
Dame Judi Dench donned a soft lavender gown with a brimmed hat, Dame Maggie Smith wore blue, and Australian artist Nick Cave wore a black suit and tie.
Andrew Lloyd Webber was also present, widely known for popular musicals such as The Phantom of the Opera, Evita, and Jesus Christ Superstar.
The coronation song was created by the award-winning composer, who stated it served as a "antidote" to the loss of his eldest son, Nicholas, in March.
"This is not an everyday occurrence," singer Lionel Richie, who will also perform at Sunday's coronation celebration, told Sky News. I'm about to step into history. This is the best program on the planet right now. Having an invitation to here is everything."
Richie, 73, donned a top hat for the occasion.
The coronation song was created by the award-winning composer, who stated it served as a "antidote" to the loss of his eldest son, Nicholas, in March.
"This is not an everyday occurrence," singer Lionel Richie, who will also perform at Sunday's coronation celebration, told Sky News. I'm about to step into history. This is the best program on the planet right now. Having an invitation to here is everything."
Richie, 73, donned a top hat for the occasion.
Other notable visitors to the abbey include British Vogue editor-in-chief Edward Enninful, former Play School presenter Floella Benjamin, Stereophonics vocalist Kelly Jones, and BBC director general Tim Davey.
Joan Armatrading was in the crowd, as was Jill Biden, the First Lady of the United States, who attended with her granddaughter Finnegan Biden.
US Vice President Joe Biden did not attend, with the White House maintaining that his absence was a snub following his four-day trip to Ireland last month.
Melanie Brown, the Spice Girl, was also seen outside the abbey conversing with the reporters.
The guest list reportedly included David and Victoria Beckham, Stella McCartney, Rowan Atkinson, Bear Grylls, and magician Dynamo.
The Archbishop of Canterbury will crown the King at Westminster Abbey during a centuries-old coronation ceremony.
Prince Harry, the King's youngest son, who retired from royal responsibilities in March 2020 and relocated to the United States with his wife, Meghan, is also anticipated to attend.
The military's greatest ceremonial operation since Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953, with 9,000 servicemen and women deployed, 7,000 of whom will undertake ceremonial and supporting responsibilities.
When compared to the more than 8,000 visitors that attended the Queen's coronation 70 years ago, this is a far smaller celebration.