Kylie Minogue sings for Charles and Camilla
Kylie Minogue dazzled the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall last night when she performed a surprise concert by royal appointment.
The pop princess sang three pared-down songs for Charles and Camilla at a St James's Palace reception to mark their Diamond Jubilee tour, which begins next month.
One is on one's way to St. James Palace! #oooh http://t.co/VdkBDWph
From @kylieminogue on Twitter:@clarencehouse Thanks Clarence House!!! Bon voyage!!!
From @kylieminogue on Twitter:Ahead of the performance, Kylie tweeted "One is on one's way to St James's Palace" and posted a picture of a soldier on guard duty outside the historic building in central London.
Famous faces and dignitaries from the three nations the royal couple will be visiting - Papua New Guinea, Australia and New Zealand - were invited to the event.
Among the guests were comic Barry Humphries, broadcaster and musician Rolf Harris, and former New Zealand rugby captain Sean Fitzpatrick.
A brilliant performance from @kylieminogue tonight as part of the reception hosted by The Prince and Duchess ahead of the tour #wowwowwowwow
From @ClarenceHouse on Twitter:But all eyes were on Kylie, who wore a stylish black evening dress and was joined on a stage by two backing singers a guitarist and pianist.
She is celebrating 25 years as a singer and has released her 12th album in celebration - The Abbey Road Sessions.