Queen Camilla rubbed shoulders with Prince Harry's pal James Corden at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday evening.
The Queen, as patron of the National Theatre, hosted a reception for staff, actors and supporters to celebrate the work of the National Theatre on stages, screens and in schools.
Several high-profile actors were in attendance, including James Corden, Imelda Staunton, Andrew Garfield, and Cate Blanchett.
Corden, 46, has been good friends with the Duke of Sussex for many years.
Queen Camilla rubs shoulders with Prince Harry's pal James Corden at Buckingham Palace
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The actor was even granted access to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's wedding reception in 2018.
Corden famously interviewed Prince Harry in 2021 on his US show - the Late Late Show with James Corden.
The duo rapped the lyrics to the Fresh Prince of Bel Air and even attempted a military-style assault course.
During the episode, Prince Harry revealed his son Archie's first word, claiming it was "crocodile".
Queen Camilla and James Corden photographed together at Buckingham Palace
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The interview aired just one month before Meghan Markle's explosive sit-down with Oprah Winfrey.
Prince Harry made a surprise visit to Corden's final episode of The Late Late Show.
The National Theatre has a global audience reach of 19 million on stage, on tour, in schools, and in cinema.
Queen Camilla, 77, has been patron of the National Theatre since 2022.
Prince Harry was famously interviewed by James Corden in 2021
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The Queen joined the guests and Rufus Norris, Director of the National Theatre, to open the reception with a short speech.
Actor Simon Russell-Beale performed "Speak the Speech" from Shakespeare’s "Hamlet", a monologue offering insightful advice on the art of acting.
Camilla was then invited to watch a short scene from "The Importance of Being Earnest" and a musical number from "London Road", performed with a piano.
Concluding the reception, the Queen met the performers in the Picture Gallery.
