Earlier Camilla had been escorted into the reception by the National’s outgoing Director Rufus Norris, whose own speech was interrupted by Sir Simon Russell-Beale with a performance of “Speak the Speech” from Hamlet, a monologue which offers advice on the art of acting.

WPA Pool/Getty Images Queen Camilla hosted Cate Blanchett, Andrew Garfield, and other celebrities at a glitzy Buckingham Palace reception on Tuesday, February 18. The queen, 77, hosted the reception in celebration of the U.

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,

The Queen was also treated to a surprise performance at the reception for the National Theatre, of which she is a patron