The celebrities take their seats: Jay Blades, Joanna Lumley, Stephen Fry and Emma Thompson lead the guests arriving at Westminster Abbey for the coronation of the King
- Hundreds of invited guests will be seated at Westminster Abbey at 9am
Celebrities Jay Blades, Joanna Lumley, Stephen Fry and Emma Thompson lead guests arriving at Westminster Abbey for the coronation of the King.
Stephen Fry was also among the first celebrities to arrive for the coronation of King Charles III this morning. arrived at Abbey.
The QI star, 65, was pictured queuing to enter the church while donning a black blazer, cream double-breasted waistcoat, white shirt and purple tie.
Other celebs arriving include Lionel Richie, Nick Cave and Dynamo.
They are among the hundreds of invited guests who must be seated at the Abbey by 9am – hours before the arrival of King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla.
They will soon be joined by other famous faces including Ant and Dec and Amanda Holden.
Hundreds of police, soldiers and coronation staff were seen on the streets near Westminster Abbey.
Jay Blades is among the hundreds of invited guests who have to be seated at the abbey until 9am
Singer-songwriter Lionel Richie (centre) arrives this morning – he can be seen among many staff working for the coronation
Stephen Fry (pictured) was one of the first guests to arrive at the coronation of King Charles III this morning. arrived at Westminster Abbey
Dame Emma Thompson DBE, British actress and screenwriter, gives a thumbs up as she arrives
Dynamo and Kelly Jones arrive at Westminster Abbey dressed smartly in suits
Australian singer-songwriter Nick Cave this morning near Westminster Abbey
Andrea Leadsom arrives at Westminster Abbey, London, ahead of the Coronation
Guests for the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla queue up on Lambeth Bridge, London, before the ceremony at Westminster Abbey
Metropolitan Police officers and security guards gather ahead of the coronation of King Charles III
The Metropolitan Police and MPs patrolled the Victoria to Westminster route from the early hours of Saturday morning.
Royal fans with Union flags and crowns could be seen on trains and Tube stations from just after 4:30am.
Some were seen carrying tents, chairs and sleeping bags.