Katy Perry, Jill Biden and Ant and Dec among guests at the King's coronation

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The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Westminster Abbey was attended by royals from around the world, international leaders, famous faces, faith leaders, charity representatives and local heroes.

Here's a look at who was there - and who got the front row seats.

Members of the Royal Family at the Coronation on 6 May

Members of the Royal Family were front and centre at the ceremony, many in full regalia, like the Prince and Princess of Wales. They were joined by their children Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, sitting on the front row of Westminster Abbey.

Catherine and Charlotte wore similar Alexander McQueen dresses, with Jess Collett x Alexander McQueen headpieces created with silver bullion, crystal and silver thread.

The Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Catherine, with children Prince Louis and Princess CharlotteImage source, PA Media
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William spoke to his two younger children, Louis and Charlotte, as they arrived at the abbey

Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte holding handsImage source, Reuters
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Princess Charlotte held her brother Louis' hand as they prepared to take their seats

Prince George serving as a page of honour at his grandfather's coronationImage source, Getty Images
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Meanwhile, older brother George was taking his position as a page of honour

Their eldest child Prince George is one of the King's pages of honour and walked behind his grandfather as he entered the abbey, helping with his robes.

Prince Harry at Westminster Abbey for the King's coronationImage source, Getty Images
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Prince Harry flew in from California for the ceremony, but his wife Meghan did not attend

The Duke of Sussex attended, sitting alongside his cousins Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie. His wife Meghan is staying at their California home with their children Lilibet and Archie - who turns four today.

The Duke of York and Princess EugenieImage source, Getty Images
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Prince Andrew arrived by car with his daughter, Princess Eugenie

Princess Beatrice with her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and Prince HarryImage source, PA Media
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Princess Beatrice attended with her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, and was seated near her cousin, Prince Harry

Zara and Mike Tindall and her brother Peter PhillipsImage source, Getty Images
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Zara Tindall, her husband Mike, and her brother Peter Phillips were all smiles ahead of the service

Representing the US was First Lady Jill Biden, accompanied by granddaughter Finnegan - the pair were wearing complementary blue and yellow outfits, the colours of the Ukrainian flag.

Jill Biden and granddaughter FinneganImage source, Getty Images
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US First Lady Jill Biden with her granddaughter

Their compatriots at the service included singer Katy Perry, who will be performing at the Coronation concert on Sunday.

Wearing a lilac skirt suit and an eye-catching flying saucer-style hat, she was accompanied by British Vogue editor-in-chief Edward Enninful as she walked to Westminster Abbey.

Katy Perry with Adam Hills, host of The Last LegImage source, Getty Images
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Adam Hills, host of the Last Leg, took a photograph of himself with Katy Perry

She was later seen taking a photograph with Australian comedian Adam Hills, host of The Last Leg.

Lionel Richie speaks to Sadiq Khan at Westminster AbbeyImage source, Getty Images
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While Lionel Richie was seen with London Mayor Sadiq Khan

Also performing at the concert will be Lionel Richie, who said hello to Mayor of London Sadiq Khan as people took their seats in the Abbey.

A guest takes a selfie with Ant and Dec in Westminster AbbeyImage source, Reuters
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TV hosts Ant and Dec posed for a selfie

Richie was invited because of his links to the Prince's Trust charity, set up by the King in 1976. Presenters Ant and Dec were also there in their role as goodwill ambassadors for the charity, which supports young people.

They were seen posing for a selfie inside the Abbey. Dame Joanna Lumley, a friend of the King and Queen Camilla, was also happy to strike a pose for a photograph as she waited to enter the building.

Dame Joanna Lumley posing for a photographImage source, PA Media
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As did Dame Joanna Lumley, a close friend of the King and Camilla

Dame Emma Thompson and husband Greg WiseImage source, PA Media
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Fellow Dame Emma Thompson wore a red floral outfit for the occasion

And fellow actress Dame Emma Thompson looked excited by the occasion - or maybe it was the distinctly British weather (rain, and lots of it) that was causing her expression.

Laura Lopes, daughter of Queen CamillaImage source, Getty Images
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Laura Lopes, daughter of the queen, and her brother, Tom Parker Bowles, were among the guests

Pippa Matthews and James Middleton, sister and brother of the Princess of WalesImage source, Getty Images
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And James Middleton and Pippa Matthews, the Princess of Wales' brother and sister, attended alongside their parents

Queen Camilla's children, Laura Lopes and Tom Parker Bowles, were at the service with their children. Their father, Camilla's ex-husband Andrew Parker Bowles, was also among the guests.

The Middleton family - Catherine's parents Carole and Michael, and her siblings James and Pippa - sat a few rows behind the Prince and Princess of Wales.

Penny Mordaunt, Lord President of the Privy CouncilImage source, Reuters
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MP Penny Mordaunt drew attention - with her bold teal and gold outfit, and carrying a heavy sword for much of the ceremony

Conservative MP Penny Mordaunt took a prominent role, in her position as Lord President of the Privy Council - she presented the jewelled sword of offering to the King.

The sword, made for George IV's coronation, was exchanged for a bag of 100 newly-minted 50p coins bearing the King's profile, as part of an ancient custom.

Nick Cave arriving at Westminster AbbeyImage source, Reuters
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Singer Nick Cave, who has lived in England for many years, was part of the Australian delegation

Singer Joan Armatrading (centre) sitting in Westminster AbbeyImage source, Getty Images
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Fellow singer Joan Armatrading speaking to a guest at the abbey

Australian singer Nick Cave said beforehand that he would go to the Coronation for "the stupefying spectacular, the awe inspiring".

Other singers attending included Joan Armatrading.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Akshata MurtyImage source, Getty Images
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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty, who wore pale blue

Former prime minister Boris Johnson and his wife CarrieImage source, PA Media
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Blue was also the colour of choice for Carrie Johnson, attending with former prime minister Boris Johnson

Former prime ministers Sir John Major and Sir Tony Blair, with Cherie BlairImage source, Getty Images
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In total, there were seven former UK prime ministers present, including Sir John Major and Sir Tony Blair

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was joined by wife Akshata Murty, with former prime ministers also in attendance - including Boris Johnson, accompanied by wife Carrie. Sir John Major, whose wife Norma was absent, was seen chatting to Sir Tony Blair and his wife Cherie.

There are seven living former UK prime ministers for the first time, and all attended the service.

Dame Floella Benjamin in red, gold and white robes at Westminster AbbeyImage source, PA Media
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Dame Floella Benjamin - a former children's TV presenter - carried the Sovereign's Sceptre at the service

Dame Floella Benjamin took part in the coronation procession on Saturday.

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and Andrew Lloyd Webber, who wrote a piece of music for the service, talk at Westminster AbbeyImage source, Reuters
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While Andrew Lloyd Webber, seen with Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer

Other guests from the world of politics include Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, pictured with Andrew Lloyd Webber, who composed a coronation anthem for the King.

Prince of Monaco and Charlene, Princess of MonacoImage source, Getty Images
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Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco were among the foreign royals

King Felipe VI of Spain, Queen Letizia of Spain, King Philippe of Belgium and Queen Mathilde of BelgiumImage source, Getty Images
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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium were there

King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema of BhutanImage source, Getty Images
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King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan arriving at Westminster Abbey

Foreign royals in attendance include Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco, as well as King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan, whose outfits brought a pop of colour to the distinctly grey day.

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain, and King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium, were seen entering the abbey together, colour coordinated in pink.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife SophieImage source, PA Media
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie

French President Emmanuel Macron and wife Brigitte MacronImage source, Getty Images
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French President Emmanuel Macron arrived arm-in-arm with wife Brigitte

Foreign leaders present included Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, with his wife Sophie, and French President Emmanuel Macron, with his wife Brigitte.

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