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Kentucky Derby fan or Coronation guest? Take our photo quiz to guess

Can you figure out who is in Louisville and who is in London?

Saturday, fans gathered in both London, England and Louisville, Kentucky for a couple of fancy, well-dressed events. Across the pond, people gathered to celebrate the coronation of King Charles as he officially ascended to the throne. In the midwest, fans of horse racing descended upon Churchill Downs to see who would emerge victorious after the “Fastest Two Minutes in Sports” at the Kentucky Derby.

MORE: King Charles makes his first balcony appearance after the coronation, but without Prince Harry

In honor of the two prestigious events, we here at For the Win came up with a game to test your eye: Derby or Coronation?

The game is simple: We give you a picture, and you tell us whether it’s from the Kentucky Derby or King Charles’ coronation.

Let’s get to it.

Emma Thompson, Katy Perry among celebrities in attendance at King Charles’ coronation

The stars were out for King Charles’ coronation.

King Charles officially took over with Saturday morning’s coronation, and it was an elaborate affair. Both the king’s sons — William and Harry — were in attendance for the ceremony, with his eldest joining him on the balcony at Buckingham Palace after the procession.

Westminster Abbey was filled to the brim with those watching the coronation, including foreign dignitaries, members of the royal family and celebrities.

MORE: King Charles makes his first balcony appearance after the coronation, but without Prince Harry

Singers Lionel Richie and Katy Perry — who will be joining the iconic 90s British boy band Take That and a handful of other artists for the coronation concert — were in attendance, as were actresses Emma Thompson and Joanna Lumley.

While President Joe Biden couldn’t make the trip, First Lady Jill Biden and her granddaughter Finnegan made an appearance.

King Charles makes his first balcony appearance after the coronation, but without Prince Harry

The first appearance by the King and Queen featured waves, smiles and a flyover.

The coronation of King Charles took place Saturday morning at Westminster Abbey in London, England as a new king officially took his place. After the massive and intricate ceremony, Charles and Queen Consort Camilla took a gilded gold carriage to Buckingham Palace for their first balcony appearance.

As expected, Charles and Camilla were joined by Prince William and Kate Middleton, along with their three children. Some of Camilla’s family, normally an extremely private group, made an appearance as well.

MORE: See Prince Harry join the royal family for King Charles’s coronation

Notably absent was Prince Harry, who has had a tumultuous relationship with his family in recent years. The balcony is reserved for working royals, so it’s not a slight against Charles’s youngest son. It was a moment, however, that left many wondering if he’d make an appearance.

See Prince Harry join the royal family for King Charles’s coronation

The youngest son of King Charles attended the coronation, but without wife Meghan Markle.

The coronation of King Charles on Saturday morning at Westminster Abbey had so many moments to take in. As expected, William — the eldest son and heir to the throne — was not only in attendance, but part of the ceremony as he pledged his loyalty to the new King.

Prince Harry, the younger of the two boys, also came to take in the festivities, despite some questions as to whether he would make it. Harry, alongside his wife Meghan Markle, have had a very public falling out with the Royal Family in recent years. Markle, an American actress, did not attend the coronation, instead staying home in California with their two children.

MORE: King Charles thanks son, Prince William, in emotional moment during his coronation

While tensions are certainly still there, Prince Harry seemed to enjoy himself at the very elaborate event celebrating his father. Check out some photos from his day at the coronation:

King Charles thanks Prince William in emotional moment during his coronation

What a moment between father and son.

King Charles III was officially crowned as the King of England on Saturday morning in an elaborate ceremony that we haven’t seen since Queen Elizabeth II took the throne in 1953. Both of Charles’ sons — William and Harry — were in attendance, with the former being a part of the procession and program as the eldest and future successor to the throne.

Partway through the event, Prince William came forward to pledge his loyalty to his King in the Homage of Royal Blood ceremony. After making his statement, the son shared a precious moment with his father with a kiss on the cheek.

MORE: Princess Charlotte stole the show at King Charles’ coronation

In a very sweet and emotional moment, King Charles murmured, “Thank you, William” to his son.

It was a lovely moment in a pressure-filled, ceremonious day.

Princess Charlotte stole the show at King Charles’ coronation

The young princess looked absolutely adorable at her grandfather’s coronation.

While all of the attention was on King Charles and Queen Camilla at Saturday’s coronation at Westminster Abbey in London, England, Princess Charlotte stole the show. The eight-year-old is the daughter of King Charles’ eldest son, William and his wife Kate Middleton.

MORE: See the coronation moment King Charles was officially crowned

Clad in a pristine white dress with a gorgeous cape that includes floral detail on the front, Charlotte and her brother Louis behaved admirably at their grandfather’s big event. Charlotte also matched her mother’s floral tiara headpiece as the whole family looked stunning from entrance to throughout the actual crowning.

See the coronation moment King Charles was officially crowned

King Charles is officially King of England following his coronation.

King Charles was officially crowned at his coronation early Saturday morning, marking the first such event in 70 years. Charles took over the duties of the position when Queen Elizabeth III passed in September of 2022. In an event filled with pomp, circumstance, bejeweled crowns and very elaborate robes, Charles and his wife, Camilla, were anointed King and Queen Consort of England.

MORE: King Charles’ coronation: Everything you need to know from schedule to guest list

It was a beautiful affair as members of the Royal Family — including Princes William and Harry — watched in the crowd.

Check out some of the best photos from the crowning of King Charles.

King Charles’ coronation: Everything you need to know from schedule to guest list

Get yourself ready for Saturday morning’s coronation with all the helpful information.

King Charles III’s coronation is finally upon us and — like all major royal events that captivate Americans despite our, uh, complicated history with the British monarchy — we’re ready for another installment of The Crown (But Make it IRL).

MORE: Why is Camilla being crowned queen? King Charles’ wife’s role at the coronation, explained

It’s been 70 years since the world last witnessed a British monarch’s coronation, so here we are to answer some of the most pressing questions about the event, from what the schedule is to guest list to how you can watch it at home.

Let’s get to it.