Who is attending King Charles’ coronation?

As we count down the days to King Charles’ coronation, many are wondering who will make up the over 2000 strong guest list.

While Buckingham Palace representatives have confirmed the invitation of British MP’s, religious representatives, world leaders, and approximately 850 community and charity representatives from the British general public, very little detail has been shared regarding the specifics of who will be inside Westminster Abbey on coronation day.

As invited guests begin to confirm their attendance, let’s take a deep dive into the coronation attendees.

Which British Royal Family Members are Attending?

It is anticipated that most of the British royal family will be in attendance at King Charles’ coronation.

Buckingham Palace announced through Instagram that Prince William and Princess Kate’s eldest son, Prince George, will be one of the King’s Pages of Honour that will form part of the official procession through Westminster Abbey.

Queen Camilla’s grandsons and great-nephew will also take part in the official procession as the Queen’s Pages of Honour.

Prince William is also expected to play a major role in the coronation, with the Sunday Times reporting that the Prince will take part in the ceremonial pledge of allegiance to his father by touching the St Edward’s Crown and kneeling before the new King.

After weeks of speculation, Prince Harry has also recently confirmed his attendance, with the Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle remaining in California to look after their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

King Charles’ niece, Princess Eugenie, may also take part in the official proceedings however, due to the Princess being heavily pregnant, pundits are speculating that she may miss out on the coronation due to its close proximity to her due date.

Princess Eugenie’s mother, Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson has confirmed that she won’t be attending the coronation alongside her daughters and ex-husband, as she wasn’t extended an invitation. Explaining on Good Morning Britain, “it’s a state occasion. And being divorced, I don’t think you can have it both ways.”

Despite that she remains close with King Charles and Queen Camilla, “just because I’m not there on the state occasion, but in private I can be there. And that’s a lovely feeling to be part of the family. It really is.”

Which World Leaders are Attending?

The new King has cultivated quite the global guestlist, with world leaders and current reigning monarchs being invited to take part in the festivities.

While U.S. President Joe Biden has announced he will not be attending the coronation, the Washington Post has confirmed that First Lady, Dr Jill Biden, will lead the American delegation for the coronation.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has also confirmed his attendance at the coronation. Mr Albanese will lead the Australian delegation alongside Governor-General David Hurley and will be accompanied by a contingent of ‘outstanding citizens’ hand-picked by the Prime Minister.

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has confirmed that he will be attending the coronation, and the New Zealand delegation will include Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro, New Zealand High Commissioner to the UK Phil Goff, The Māori King Kiingi Tūheitia, Opposition leader Chris Luxon, and Richie McCaw as a representative of the Order of New Zealand.

In a break of an almost 900-year tradition, current reigning monarchs from across the world will also be in attendance.

Prince Albert of Monaco and his wife, Princess Charlene, were one of the first international royals to confirm their attendance. Other international royals confirmed to be attending the coronation are Crown Princess Mary and Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden and Crown Princess Victoria, and Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko of Japan.

Which celebrities are attending?

Although celebrity attendance at the coronation is yet to be confirmed, the British royal family are no stranger to star power at their official events.

Based on attendance at previous royal weddings/funerals, it is speculated that celebrities such as David and Victoria Beckham, James Corden, Idris Elba, James Blunt, and Oprah Winfrey may be inside Westminster Abbey to witness the new King be crowned.