Jay Blaze, Stephen Fry and Emma Thompson lead celebrity guests arriving at the King’s coronation
![Jay Blaze, Stephen Fry and Emma Thompson lead celebrity guests arriving at the King’s coronation Jay Blaze, Stephen Fry and Emma Thompson lead celebrity guests arriving at the King’s coronation](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/06/08/70646501-12053495-image-a-42_1683359755833.jpg)
‘This must be a hoot!’: Ant and Dec are ‘cock-a-hoops’, and when they lead celebrities Jay Blaze, Joanna Lumley, Stephen Fry and Emma Thompson at Westminster Abbey, they The King’s Coronation
Celebrities Ant and Dec, Katy Perry, Jay Blaze, Joanna Lumley, Stephen Fry and Emma Thompson lead the celebrities arriving at Westminster Abbey for the King’s coronation.
Stephen Fry, Lionel Richie, Nick Cave and Dynamo were also among the celebrities who arrived at the Abbey for the important coronation this morning. Charles III.
Popular TV duo Ant and Dec joked that they thought the invitation was “screwed” at first, adding, “That’s crazy, absolutely crazy!”
They were among hundreds of guests who had to be seated inside the monastery by 9:00 am. queen Camilla.
Iconic singer Lionel Richie inside the convent before an important service
![Katy Perry wore a pastel lilac suit with cream stiletto heels and a statement hat.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/06/08/70646637-12053495-image-a-46_1683359992643.jpg)
Katy Perry wore a pastel lilac suit with cream stiletto heels and a statement hat.
![Jay Blades arrives in a morning suit with a cream vest.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/06/09/70647035-12053495-image-m-54_1683360781488.jpg)
Jay Blades arrives in a morning suit with a cream vest.
![Stephen Fry (pictured) was one of the first guests to arrive at Westminster Abbey this morning for the coronation of Charles III.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/06/07/70643983-12053495-image-a-1_1683353128595.jpg)
Stephen Fry (pictured) was one of the first guests to arrive at Westminster Abbey this morning for the coronation of Charles III.
![British actress and screenwriter Emma Thompson DBE gives a thumbs up upon arrival.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/06/08/70645401-12053495-image-a-21_1683357834583.jpg)
British actress and screenwriter Emma Thompson DBE gives a thumbs up upon arrival.
![TV duo Ant and Dec being interviewed outside are among the lucky guests](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/06/08/70645933-12053495-image-a-39_1683359104575.jpg)
TV duo Ant and Dec being interviewed outside are among the lucky guests
![Dynamo and Kelly Jones arrive at Westminster Abbey in suits](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/06/08/70645397-12053495-image-a-32_1683357990245.jpg)
Dynamo and Kelly Jones arrive at Westminster Abbey in suits
![Australian singer-songwriter Nick Cave near Westminster Abbey this morning](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/06/08/70645373-12053495-image-a-20_1683357710615.jpg)
Australian singer-songwriter Nick Cave near Westminster Abbey this morning
![Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber sits watching a program](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/06/09/70646709-12053495-image-a-47_1683360113110.jpg)
Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber sits watching a program
![Andrea Reedsom arriving at Westminster Abbey in London prior to her coronation](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/06/08/70645409-12053495-image-a-22_1683357909334.jpg)
Andrea Reedsom arriving at Westminster Abbey in London prior to her coronation
QI Stephen Fry, 65, was one of the first famous guests to arrive this morning. He was photographed queuing to enter the church while wearing a black blazer, cream double-breasted waistcoat, white shirt and purple tie.
When Ant and Dec soon joined, Ant said:
Dec added that it was “surreal” and joked that it must be a “twist” when he received the invitation.
he laughed. But it’s real and I can’t believe he’s here.
Hundreds of police officers, soldiers and coronation event staff were seen on the road near Westminster Abbey.
The Metropolitan Police and Gendarmerie patrolled the route from Victoria to Westminster from early Saturday morning.
Fans of the British royal family could be seen wearing the Union flag and crown at train and tube stations from just after 4:30 am.
Some had tents, chairs and sleeping bags.
![Ant and Dec were very excited to be invited.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/06/09/70647039-12053495-image-m-52_1683360733387.jpg)
Ant and Dec were very excited to be invited.
![Lionel Richie in the Abbey.The event has heavy security and police](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/06/08/70645905-12053495-image-a-38_1683358984490.jpg)
Lionel Richie in the Abbey.The event has heavy security and police
![Jay Blaze was one of hundreds of guests who had to be seated inside the monastery by 9am.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/06/08/70645495-12053495-image-a-33_1683358160383.jpg)
Jay Blaze was one of hundreds of guests who had to be seated inside the monastery by 9am.
![Mayor of London Sadiq Khan is one of the lucky invitees.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/06/08/70646503-12053495-image-a-43_1683359803979.jpg)
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan is one of the lucky invitees.
![Mrs. Emma Thompson poses for the cameras and gives a 'peace' sign](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/06/08/70646505-12053495-image-a-45_1683359835745.jpg)
Mrs. Emma Thompson poses for the cameras and gives a ‘peace’ sign
![Singer-songwriter Lionel Richie (center) arrives this morning - you can see him among the many staff working for the coronation](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/06/08/70645787-12053495-image-a-37_1683358698999.jpg)
Singer-songwriter Lionel Richie (center) arrives this morning – you can see him among the many staff working for the coronation
![King Charles III and Queen Camilla's coronation guests line up at Lambeth Bridge in London ahead of the ceremony at Westminster Abbey](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/06/07/70644199-12053495-image-a-4_1683354015654.jpg)
King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s coronation guests line up at Lambeth Bridge in London ahead of the ceremony at Westminster Abbey
![Metropolitan Police officers and guards gather at The Mall ahead of Charles III's coronation](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/06/07/70644209-12053495-image-a-2_1683353992986.jpg)
Metropolitan Police officers and guards gather at The Mall ahead of Charles III’s coronation
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