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.

Queen Camilla hosted a reception at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday, Feb. 18, for the National Theatre, of which she is a patron. Celebrities including Cate Blanchett, James Corden and Andrew Garfield and Imelda Staunton were in attendance.

Queen Camilla hosted the glamorous evening gala during the evening of the 18th of February, 2025, for the National Theatre where the invitees were stage and screen personalities. In this gala, Queen Camilla demonstrated allegiance towards the arts by appreciating the significant contribution the National Theatre establishment has made towards culture.

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,