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The Prince and Princess of Wales will bring a touch of glamour to this year’s Royal Variety Performance when they attend the glittering event on Wednesday.
The couple will join stars at the Royal Albert Hall in London for the annual charity event which senior members of the Royal Family take turns to support.
It will be rare joint ‘black tie’ evening for the couple and is sure to delight royal-watchers.
The Royal Variety Charity assists those who have worked professionally in the entertainment industry.
In 2024 it set up a dedicated team to assist those who are in need of help and support because of mental health issues, a cause close to William and Catherine’s hearts.
The evening will be hosted by Jason Manford and will include theatre, comedy and music with an exclusive performance from Paddington The Musical by composer Tom Fletcher.
There will also be a performance from the West End and Paris casts of Les Misérables, including Michael Ball, Matt Lucas and Killian Donnelly to celebrate the show’s 40th anniversary.
Stars Jessie J and Laufey are also on the bill of the 98th Royal Variety Show.
The Prince and Princess of Wales are set to watch this year’s Royal Variety Performance on Wednesday – two years since they last took their seats in 2023 (pictured)
This year’s show will be hosted by comedian Jason Manford (pictured) who previously took to the stage for the 105th performance in 2017
On the night, the prince and princess will meet a number of performers and representatives from charity. This will be the sixth time they have attended the show.
A spokesman for the charity said they were ‘thrilled’ at the announcement.
The Royal Variety Charity continues to support members of the entertainment industry with a nationwide grants scheme, supporting those who have worked, or are still working, professionally in the entertainment industry, but who are in need of financial assistance and other support.
In 2024, the charity established a mental health initiative to assist individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction and other mental health issues often exacerbated by financial instability and the unpredictable nature of employment in the entertainment industry.
The Royal Variety Charity also continues to run its residential care home, Brinsworth House in Twickenham, south West London, where those who have worked in the entertainment industry enjoy life with like-minded people in the latter years of their lives.
Giles Cooper OBE, Chairman and Life-President of the Royal Variety Charity and Executive Producer of the Royal Variety Performance said: ‘The Royal Variety Charity is thrilled that Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales will once again attend the Royal Variety Performance.
‘This annual great British institution, viewed by a worldwide TV audience of over 150million, continues to be a crucial fundraising event supporting people in all areas of performance, either on or off stage.
‘In this pressurized world of working in the entertainment industry, our Mental Health Initiative, started in 2024, has been a lifeline for many who are experiencing issues such as anxiety, depression or addition.’
The very first Royal Variety Performance was held in 1912 at the Palace Theatre, London, attended by Their Majesties King George V and Queen Mary.
The most recent show, in 2024, was held at the Royal Albert Hall in the presence of His Majesty The King, Patron of the Royal Variety Charity.
William and Catherine last attended in 2023.
For more information about the work of the Royal Variety Charity, visit www.royalvarietycharity.org
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