The Royal Variety Performance guests: Which celebrities and members of the British monarchy are at the show?

THE Royal Variety Performance returns for another year at the famous Royal Albert Hall.

Every year the show attracts a guest list of royals and celebrities, as well as star performers and hosts. Here's what we know about this year's prestigious event.

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Which members of the British monarchy will be at The Royal Variety Performance?

King Charles III

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The Royal Variety Performance was filmed on Friday November 22, 2024 and will air for viewers in December 15.

The red carpet saw the guest of honour, King Charles arrive at the prestigious event alone.

It was reported that Queen Camilla couldn't attend the Royal event due to a chest infection, according to Buckingham Palace.

This is his first appearance as King, but he has attended the show as royal guest of honor 16 times as the Prince of Wales - with his last attendance in 2016.

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King Charles was last to arrive wearing a smart long evening coat and a bow tie.

The monarch was pictured in good spirits as he arrived for an evening of entertainment - 11 months after it was revealed he was battling cancer.

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Show hosts Alan Carr and Amanda Holden expressed gratitude for King Charles’ attendance despite his wife’s lingering chest infection – and they were delighted to hear they had made the monarch laugh.

Holden said: “His Majesty was amazingly charming – he said we definitely earned our pound that we got paid. We mentioned Her Majesty and wished her well.

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“He did so well to be here. He was really funny – I’ve always said out of everyone he’s got the best sense of humour in the whole of the royal family.”

Kate Middleton has dazzled guests and viewers with her Royal presence at the red carpet event over the years.

However, she did not attend this year's Royal Variety Performance.

She did however attend attended the annual Remembrance Sunday memorial service in London.

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Which members of the Royal family have been guests of honour? 

As the show remains popular since its inception in 1911, it has seen many Royal guests in attendance.

Here's a look at which members of the esteemed Royal family that have been to the show over the years:

• Queen Elizabeth II - attended 39 times
• Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother - attended 26 times
• The Duke of Edinburgh - attended 29 times
• King George V - attended 15 times
• Queen Mary - attended 15 times
• King Charles when he was the Prince of Wales - 16 times
• King George VI - attended 8 times
• Princess Margaret - attended 4 times
• Duchess of Cornwall - attended 5 times
• Princess Anne, Princess Royal - attended twice
• Prince William, Duke of Cambridge - attended 4 times
• Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge - attended 4 times
• Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex - attended twice
• Meghan, Duchess of Sussex - attended once
• Diana, Princess of Wales - attended once
• Earl of Snowdon - attended once
• Vice-Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence - attended once
• Queen Maud of Norway - attended once

Which celebrities will be at The Royal Variety Performance?

Elton John

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Sir Elton John and his husband David Furnish also presented a musical number from their new show, The Devil Wears Prada, with Vanessa Williams turning heads as she plays the fearless fashion magazine editor, Miranda Priestly.

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Sydnie Christmas

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The night saw performances by Britain’s Got Talent 2024 winner, Sydnie Christmas, who wow'ed the guests singing Imagine Dragons’ Believer.

Viewers will be delighted to know the event stays true to its name by delivering on variety.

Cirque du Soleil acrobats and musical numbers from Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Oliver!

Penn & Teller

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As well as music, the event stages world-class comedians and illusionists, including Penn and Teller.

Penn and Teller announced they will be celebrating their 50th year in the entertainment industry with a UK tour in 2025.

Viewers can also expect a performance by the British comedian Matt Forde, with an impression of President Trump that was said to humour the King.

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How can I watch the Royal Variety Performance 2024?

ITV have confirmed that they will broadcast the show on ITV1 and ITVX on December 15, 2024.

The event features world class performers, theatre, incredible singers and top-tier British comedy.

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The proceeds from the evening will go towards the Royal Variety Charity, who help people from the world of entertainment in need of care and assistance.

The Royal Variety Charity launched an initiative to help those with mental health issues this year.