Update: Queen Camilla Is Joined By Cate Blanchett, Andrew Garfield, and James Corden at Palace Reception….See More

She was even treated to a surprise performance!

The stars came out at Buckingham Palace last night alongside Queen Camilla, who was treated to a surprise performance at the occasion.

Cate Blanchett, Andrew Garfield, and James Corden were among those who joined the Queen for a reception at the palace for the National Theatre, of which she is a patron, People reported.

The February 18 soiree was also attended by Imelda Staunton, who played Queen Camilla’s mother-in-law Queen Elizabeth in Netflix’s The Crown, and Lesley Manville, who played Princess Margaret on the show.

During the festivities, Camilla was surprised with a performance from one of her favorite plays, The Importance of Being Earnest, People reported. As The Telegraph reported, the scene ended with the ironic line, “Shall we go to the palace?” followed by the reply, “No, I can’t abide the palace.” (Funny, as everyone watching the moment take place was, in fact, in the palace.)

Afterwards, People reported, the Queen mingled with the performers in the Picture Gallery of Buckingham Palace, where she admired the fictional Lady Bracknell’s jewelry. “I like all your decorations,” Camilla said, adding, “I feel I could borrow a few for a state dinner. I think it would be just the job.” She also remarked, “That’s a very big diamond.”

Camilla took over as patron of the National Theatre in 2022, a patronage previously held by Meghan Markle (who, of course, was once herself an actress), who held the role from 2019 to 2021.

It’s absolutely fantastic that you’re our patron,” Sir Damon Buffini, the chairman of the National Theatre, told Camilla in a speech last night, according to Hello!. “We are, after all, the Royal National Theatre. It means a huge amount to us to have your support.”

Buffini continued, “We’d like to see you more often. You could drag your other half along as well if you’d like to—we promise it won’t be too long,” referring, of course, to King Charles.