Hosts Alan Carr and Amanda Holden expressed gratitude at Charles’ attendance after the Queen had to drop out at the last minute.

King ‘charming and funny’ as he attends Royal Variety Performance alone

A Royal source said the Queen was “naturally disappointed to miss the evening’s entertainments, and sends her sincere apologies to all those involved".

Queen misses Royal Variety Performance to recover from chest infection

Bedfordshire's Captain Sir Tom Moore can now add performing for royalty to his list of achievements.  From home, the 100-year-old sang alongside Michael Ball.

Captain Sir Tom Moore duets with Michael Ball at Royal Variety Performance

The star-studded show to be broadcast next month is being recorded at the Opera House in the Winter Gardens in Blackpool.