Prince William and Kate arrive at King Charles III’s coronation

Kate looked stunning as she arrived at Westminster Abbey with Prince William for the coronation of King Charles III.

Britain's Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales arrive at Westminster Abbey in central London on May 6, 2023.

William and Kate, the Prince and Princess of Wales, arrived at Westminster Abbey in London for the coronation of King Charles III in lavish outfits.

Royals and dignitaries from around the world travelled for the historic event.

Prince William, who is first in line to the British throne, played an important role in the coronation ceremony and kneeled before the King to pay homage.

He kneeled, placed his hands in his father’s hands and said the words, “I, William, Prince of Wales, pledge my loyalty to you and faith and truth I will bear unto you, as your liege man of life and limb. So help me God.”

Prince William and Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales looked stunning at the coronation. Picture: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images

This act of swearing his loyalty to the King is officially called ‘The Homage of Royal Blood’.

In past coronations Dukes would also participate and pay homage to the new monarch but Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Prince Andrew, Duke of York, will not be.

Kate wore the George VI Festoon Necklace made in 1950 at the request of King George VI for his daughter Princess Elizabeth. Picture: Phil Noble / Pool / AFP

Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis stood behind their parents. Picture: Phil Noble / Pool / AFP

There was speculation that the Prince and Princess of Wales were late as King Charles and Queen Camilla were seen arriving before the Wales’ on the broadcast.

However, they appeared as the ceremony began.

There was speculation the couple were late as they were not seen on the broadcast until after King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived. Picture: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images

Prince William, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis and Catherine, Princess of Wales sit front row. Picture: Yui Mok / Pool / AFP

The Princess of Wales is wearing an Alexander McQueen dress in ivory silk crepe with silver bullion and thread work embroidery featuring rose, thistle, daffodil and shamrock motifs.

She is also wearing pearl and diamond earrings belonging to Diana, Princess of Wales and the George VI Festoon Necklace.

Kate wore pearl and diamond earrings belonging to Diana, Princess of Wales. Picture: Odd Andersen / AFP

The necklace was made in 1950 at the request of King George VI for his daughter Princess Elizabeth.

She is wearing a Jess Collett x Alexander McQueen headpiece with silver bullion, crystal and silver thread work three-dimensional leaf embroidery.

Prince William and Kate arrived together with Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, while Prince Harry arrived earlier alone. Picture: Toby Melville / Pool / AFP

Prince George (centre) stands at the coronation of his grandfather. Picture: Toby Melville / WPA Pool/Getty Images

Harry cut a lonely figure as he arrived at the coronation of his father this evening.

His wife, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, declined an invitation to attend the coronation, opting instead to stay at their home in California with their children: Princess Lilibet, one, and Prince Archie, who coincidentally is celebrating his fourth birthday today.

Prince Harry arriving at King Charles’ coronation without his wife, Meghan Markle.

The day before the coronation, Prince William and Kate Middleton delighted royal fans camped out outside of Buckingham Palace with a surprise visit.

Kate meets wellwishers during a walkabout on the Mall ahead of the coronation. Picture: Toby Melville – WPA Pool/Getty Images

Prince William thanked royal fans for their support. Picture: Toby Melville – WPA Pool/Getty Images

They joined King Charles for the impromptu walkabout down The Mall.

The trio chatted with people lining the barricades and thanked them for their support.

Some eager royalists had been camped out since last weekend.