Prince Charles makes a surprise appearance to collect The Lifetime Achievement Award at GQ’s star-studded bash
Nicole Fahey
PRINCE Charles rubbed shoulders with glamorous celebs including Rita Ora and Dua Lipa last night in a surprise appearance at the GQ Men of the Year Awards.
The 69-year-old heir to the throne was awarded for his services to philanthropyCredit: PA:Press Association
He is a patron or president of more than 400 causes after almost 50 years of charitable work.
The prince said: “When I was told of GQ’s wish to give me an award, I felt sure there must have been some kind of mistake and I thought it must be some sort of ill-deserved fashion award. Particularly because in fashion terms I’m like a stopped clock, in other words I’m fashionable once every 25 years.”
But the royal also ranked 20th in GQ’s Best Dressed Men of 2018 — ahead of David Beckham.
Other celebs at the event at the Tate Modern in London included Kylie Minogue, Kate Beckinsale and Bodyguard star Richard Madden.
Rose McGowan, 45, became the first woman to receive the Inspiration prize in recognition of her #MeToo bravery.
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Rose McGowan has become the first woman to receive the Inspiration prizeCredit: Getty - Contributor
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Prince Charles is either president or patron of over 400 charities
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GQ Editor Dylan Jones was there to present the Prince with his awardCredit: PA:Press Association
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The royal ranked 20th in GQ’s Best Dressed Men of 2018Credit: PA
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The next in line to the throne could be seen backstageCredit: Getty - Pool
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Prince Charles couldn't contain his excitementCredit: Getty - Pool
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Kylie Minogue led the glamorous arrivals at the GQ Men Of The Year Awards this eveningCredit: Goff Photos
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Big Brother's Emma Willis looked breathtaking in her emerald green dressCredit: Getty - Contributor
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Chrissy Teigen looked radiant in a flowing silver and pink gownCredit: Rex Features
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One side of Kate Beckinsale's dress left little to the imagination as the rest of the vibrant gown billowed out around herCredit: Rex Features
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Rita Ora wore a glamorous black ensemble made from sheer material which revealed her sexy black stockings underneathCredit: Rex Features
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Dua Lipa wowed in a short leopard print dress which she paired with statement YSL heelsCredit: Rex Features
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Piers Morgan wore a two-piece suit and slim black tie to the eventCredit: Rex Features
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Caroline Flack screamed with delighted as Professor Green posed for pictures behind herCredit: Rex Features
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Bodyguard star Richard Madden looked very smart in his bow tieCredit: Reuters
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Tom Hiddleson looked dapper in his velvet tuxedoCredit: Getty - Contributor
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Katherine Jenkins brought a look of classical glamour to the evening's proceedings in a canary yellow gownCredit: Getty Images - Getty
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Maya Jama looked effortlessly glamorous in this pretty black dress paired with studded heelsCredit: Rex Features
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Designer Donatella Versace turned heads with her vibrant multi-coloured gownCredit: Reuters
