THE Royal Variety Performance is back 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.
Which celebrities will be at The Royal Variety Performance?
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
The Royal Variety Performance was actually filmed back on November 18, 2021.
The red carpet saw guests of honour the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive at the prestiguious event.
Kate looked radiant in a stunning green gown, while William wore a velvet blue tuxedo jacket with black trousers and a bow tie.
The dress Kate wore for the occasion was a recycled green gown by Jenny Packham.
The royal couple also sang the national anthem at the beginning of the event, which viewers will see when the show airs on ITV.
They previously attended the event in 2014, 2017 and 2019.
Carole and Michael Middleton
Kate’s parents joined their daughter for the occasion.
Carole and Michael tend to keep a low profile, but made sure they didn’t miss the Royal Variety Performance.
Kate is the couple’s eldest child, and she is followed by Pippa, and then James.
Michael and Carole are self-made millionaires thanks to their Party Pieces business.
James Middleton and Alizée Thevenet
The youngest of the Middletons was also at the event, making it a real family occasion.
James brought with him is new wife Alizée Thevenet.
The newlyweds were married in September 2021 in a secret ceremony in the French village of Bormes-les-Mimosas on the famous Côte d’Azur.
Businessman James is the proud owner of novelty marshmallow company Boomf.
He also runs the Cake Kit Company, which delivers bespoke sweet treats and baking kits for special occasions.
Poppy Clee and Rowan Clarke
When Kate and William arrived at the event, she was greeted with a beautiful posy.
The flowers were given to her by 10-year-olds Poppy Clee and Rowan Clarke.
The royal couple chatted with the children for a while, and William asked them if they liked the music that would be performed at the event.
Which members of the Royal family have been guests of honour?
As the show show is put on for the Royal family, since its inception 150 years ago, it has seen many of them in attendance.
Here’s a look at which members of the esteemed family 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
- Charles, 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
How can I watch the Royal Variety Performance 2021?
You will be able to watch it on ITV1 on December, 19, 2021 from 7:20pm.
The event features world class performers, theatre, incredible singers and top tier British comedy.
The proceeds from the evening will go towards the Royal Variety Charity, whose patron is Her Majesty The Queen.
