Other well-known faces at the funeral include Coronation Street actress Sally Lindsay and politician Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester.

There are still some rock stars trickling in, though. 

Fellow Mancunian Guy Garvey, the frontman of rock group Elbow, has arrived as well. 

Wearing dark colours, and holding a bottle of water, he headed into the cathedral.

The service, which will be held privately, is due to begin at 11.30am.