King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla, were officially crowned in Westminster Abbey today, with millions tuning in for the royal spectacle from home. And, while we all kickstart a weekend of bank holiday celebrations, loads of international royals, politicians and A-listers have flown in to join the party, too.
Unlike the gilded glamour of coronation's past, the King reportedly asked for a more stripped-back celebration. Earlier this year, Buckingham Palace said ‘The Coronation will reflect the monarch’s role today and look towards the future, while being rooted in longstanding traditions and pageantry.’ And with the event being simplified, the guest list is about to become pretty exclusive...
So, exactly who was on the invite list for the big day?
Who attended the King's Coronation?
Of course, no coronation would be complete without an abundance of royals and treasured celebs in attendance...
Prince William and Kate, Princess of Wales
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Prince William, Prince of Wales, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte of Wales and Prince Louis of Wales depart the ceremony service during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
As heirs to the throne, William and Kate, Prince and Princess of Wales, were front and centre at the Coronation ceremony. And joining them were their three children Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis (who caused quite the stir at the Queen's Platinum Jubilee last summer).
Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward (& family)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Princess Anne, Princess Royal rides on horseback behind the gold state coach carrying the newly crowned King and Queen Consort as they travel down The Mall during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
All three of Charles's siblings were at the Coronation ceremony - despite public pressure to exclude Andrew, who was stripped of his royal titles last year. Their various spouses and children were also on the list, with Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice seated in the same row as Prince Harry.
Prince Harry
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Prince Harry leaves after the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Dan Charity - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
As was confirmed last week, Prince Harry attended the coronation alone and cut a lonely figure as he entered Westminster Abbey behind his cousin Beatrice. Buckingham Palace shared ahead of the day: 'The Duke of Sussex will attend the Coronation Service at Westminster Abbey on May 6th. [Meghan Markle] The Duchess of Sussex will remain in California with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.'
Thomas Parker Bowles and Laura Lopes
WINDSOR, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 13: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 24 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) Laura Lopes attends The Order of The Garter service at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle on June 13, 2022 in Windsor, England. The Most Noble Order of the Garter, founded by King Edward III in 1348, is the oldest and most senior Order of Chivalry in Britain. (Photo by Pool/Max Mumby/Getty Images)
Thomas and Laura, Camilla's children also attended with Camilla's ex-husband Andrew Parker Bowles. However, all of Diana's family, including Earl Spencer, were left of the invite list for the big day.
Zara and Mike Tindall
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Mike Tindall and Zara Tindall arrive at Westminster Abbey for the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
They're not working royals - and Zara doesn't have a royal title - but Charles's oldest niece and her rugby player/ I'm A Celeb star husband Mike were invited to the Coronation. Given the couple are known to frequent royal events, it's no surprise to see them there. Probably hungover, as they were out in Mayfair until 2AM the night before. Iconic.
Dr. Jill Biden
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: U.S. first lady Jill Biden and her granddaughter Finnegan Biden arrive at Westminster Abbey ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Andrew Milligan - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
First Lady Jill Biden attended Charles's Coronation to represent the US. However, Joe Biden phoned the King himself to say he would be skipping the big day and sending his wife in his place. Jill took their granddaughter, Finnegan Biden, with her to the ceremony and she had a seriously chic outfit.
Royals from around the world
This year, there's a big change in tradition...
The Daily Mail explained, 'For centuries, convention dictated that no other crowned Royals should be present at the Coronation of a British monarch because the sacred ceremony is intended to be an intimate exchange between the monarch and their people in the presence of God.'
But now, marking a huge break from royal protocol, foreign monarchs were invited to the King's Coronation - and all confirmed their attendance in waves...
Monaco: Prince Albert and Princess Charlene
MONTE-CARLO, MONACO - JUNE 17: (EDITORS NOTE: This image has been retouched at original source) (TABLOIDS & ONLINE OUT) Prince Albert II of Monaco and Princess Charlene of Monaco attend the Monaco Palace cocktail party of the 55th Monte Carlo TV festival on June 17, 2015 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by PLS Pool/Getty Images)
Alongside Britain's royal family and a host of famous faces, royals from around the world confirmed they'd be flying over to celebrate the new monarch.
Among those are Monaco's Prince Albert and Princess Charlene, with Albert telling People, 'I'm certain that it's going to be an incredible ceremony and a very moving one. I'm certain his Majesty will add his own personal touches.'
Denmark: Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 6: Crown Princess Mary of Denmark and Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark at Westminster Abbey during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images)
Denmark's Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary attended to represent the Danish royal family - with Queen Margrethe, who was close friends with the late Queen Elizabeth, not attending.
Spain: King Felipe and Queen Letizia
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Felipe VI of Spain and Queen Letizia of Spain attend the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)
Spain's King Felipe and Queen Letizia were among those gathering at Westminster Abbey.
Greece: Crown Prince Pavlos and Crown Princess Marie-Chantal
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 6: Queen Anne Marie of Greece with Crown Prince Pavlos of Greece and Crown Princess Marie Chantal of Greece arrive at Westminster Abbey for the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images)
Members of the Greek royal family confirmed their attendance, including Charles's godson Crown Prince Pavlos, and his wife, Crown Princess Marie-Chantal. In fact, Princess Marie-Chantal's brand even launched some special coronation merch ahead of the event...
Also there was Japan's Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, as well as royals from Sweden, Norway and Luxembourg.
The A-listers who attended King Charles' Coronation
Katy Perry
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Katy Perry leaves Westminster Abbey following the coronation ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Jane Barlow - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Emma Thompson
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Dame Emma Thompson arrives at Westminster Abbey ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Jane Barlow - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Edward Enninful
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Katy Perry and Edward Enninful arrive at Westminster Abbey for the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
Joanna Lumley
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Dame Joanna Lumley arrives for the coronation ceremony of Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Trevor Adams - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Lionel Richie
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Lionel Richie speaks with Sadiq Khan ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
Ant and Dec
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: British television presenting duo Ant and Dec sit as guests wait during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Phil Noble - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Nick Cave
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16: Susie Cave (L)and Nick Cave attend Dame Vivienne Westwood's memorial service at Southwark Cathedral on February 16, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Matt Keeble/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Boris and Carrie Johnson
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Former prime minister Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie Johnson arrive at the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Andrew Milligan - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
David and Samantha Cameron
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 03: David Cameron and Samantha Cameron attend the National Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral on June 03, 2022 in London, England. The Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II is being celebrated from June 2 to June 5, 2022, in the UK and Commonwealth to mark the 70th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II on 6 February 1952. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
Pippa Middleton
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Pippa Middleton leaves Westminster Abbey following the coronation ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Toby Melville - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Who didn't attending the King's Coronation?
For all those who RSVP'd with a big old yes, there were a number of people who are joining the likes of Joe Biden by not attending King Charles' Coronation:
Sarah 'Fergie' Ferguson
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According to Glamour, Sarah Ferguson - who is the Duchess of York and ex-wife of Prince Andrew - revealed that she hadn't received an invitation to the ceremony.
Elton John
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The Candle In The Wind singer's rep shared that Elton sadly had to decline an offer to perform and attend the event due to 'scheduling issues.' The performer was also a very close friend of Charles's ex-wife, Princess Diana.
