London has welcomed some seriously big names to kick off the festive season, with A-listers lining up to switch on the capital’s iconic Christmas lights.
While Kylie Minogue drew huge crowds at Battersea Power Station this week as she illuminated its glittering displays, Hollywood royalty Vanessa Williams brought some star power to Oxford Street as she lit up its famous twinkling display last week.
But they’re not the only famous faces to have been bestowed such an honour this holiday season in London.
Celebrity Traitors stars Celia Imrie and Sir Stephen Fry reunited to celebrate the Covent Garden lights while Charlotte Tilbury turned on Carnaby Street’s colourful display.
Here’s a round-up of all the celebrities who have switched on London’s famous Christmas lights this year so far:
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1. Vanessa Williams switched on Oxford Street's stars
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2. Actress Hayley Atwell was joined by Celia Imrie, Sir Stephen Fry, Sir Derek Jacobi, Dame Darcey Bussell, Matt Henry MBE and Stephen Mangan for the Covent Garden Christmas lights switch on
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3. Kylie Minogue turned on the Christmas Lights at Battersea Power station
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4. Charlotte Tilbury and presenter AJ Ododu switched on the Carnaby Street lights
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