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Singer Kylie Minogue has been formally appointed OBE by the Prince of Wales at a Buckingham Palace ceremony.Singer Kylie Minogue has been formally appointed OBE by the Prince of Wales at a Buckingham Palace ceremony.
The 40-year-old, best known for hits including I Should Be So Lucky and Spinning Around, was successfully treated for breast cancer in 2005.The 40-year-old, best known for hits including I Should Be So Lucky and Spinning Around, was successfully treated for breast cancer in 2005.
Minogue, who wore a cream-coloured dress decorated with large stars, said it was an "incredible honour". Minogue, who wore a cream-coloured dress decorated with large stars, said it was "overwhelming" and "emotional".
"It makes me feel both humble and proud to be recognised for doing a job thatI love so much," she said. "I knew I would be nervous. I was very excited and to have my family here was magical," she said.
Minogue, who chatted and joked with Prince Charles during the ceremony, recently revealed she planned to continue singing on stage until the age of 60. Minogue, who chatted to other guests at the investiture, said: "I do feel very proud. I think my job, aside from making music, is about communication and this symbolises my communication with my audience around the world."
French honour She said she was "slightly less nervous" about meting Prince Charles because the two had met before.
Speaking to Easy Living magazine, she said: "It's difficult to age with dignity in the pop business, but I'd like to think I've managed it so far." "He asked me what I'm up to at the moment and said he is happy to see me better," the singer added.
She began her career as an actress in Australian children's series Skyways and The Henderson Kids before securing the role of feisty mechanic Charlene Mitchell in soap opera Neighbours. Of her medal, she said: "I'll admire it for a while, and then keep it safe in its box."
Since embarking on her pop career Minogue has continued to reinvent herself. Minogue began her career as an actress in Australian series Skyways and The Henderson Kids before securing the role of mechanic Charlene Mitchell in soap opera Neighbours.
In May the pop star received France's highest cultural honour, the Order of Arts and Letters. Since embarking on her pop career she has continued to reinvent herself, and recently revealed she planned to continue singing on stage until the age of 60.
In May the she received France's highest cultural honour, the Order of Arts and Letters.