A host of famous faces have taken to social media to share their festive plans and wish fans a Merry Christmas.

Coldplay, the Beckhams and the actors Tom Felton and Taron Egerton were among the British celebrities who posted messages on Instagram.

Appearing alongside his band mates Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman and Will Champion, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin thanked fans for their support.

“Sorry, we’re not great at Christmas messages but what we wanted to say is thank you to everyone… and hope that wherever you are you’re OK.

“From all of us here at Coldplay incorporated we send you all the season’s greetings.”

Martin recently revealed that the band would not make any more music after 2025 but will continue to perform together.

“Does anyone love Christmas as much as my husband?” she wrote.

In the video she can be heard to say: “Oh my God, you were trying hard with that vocal.”

“Oh I’m sorry, Adele,” her husband replies jokingly.

Other celebrities posted festive messages featuring pictures with their furry friends.

“Happy Christmas to one and all,” Harry Potter star Tom Felton wrote, captioning a picture of himself and a cartoon image of his dog, with a Slytherin flag in the background.

Egerton, who stars in Kingsman and the Elton John biopic Rocketman, posted a short clip of himself being licked by his dog, writing: “Merry Christmas from me and this blonde rat.”

US country singer Dolly Parton wrote on Twitter: “Merry Christmas Eve from Billy The Kid and I to y’all and your furry friends!”

She was dressed in a Santa outfit between two festively decorated trees, with her dog on her lap, wearing a Santa hat.

Oscar-winning actress Reese Witherspoon also shared a collection of pictures of her family and decorated home.

“Where I want to be. With my family. By a fire. Laughing. Enjoying each other’s company,” she wrote.

“Sending you & your dearest HUGE holiday hugs ! From our family to yours.”

The singer Shakira posted a picture of herself and her pet rabbit, writing: “Merry Christmas from Toby and on behalf of all the bunny moms in the world!”

“Merry Christmas to the whole world.”