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The Queen is hosting a lavish dinner at Buckingham Palace to mark the Prince of Wales' 60th birthday.The Queen is hosting a lavish dinner at Buckingham Palace to mark the Prince of Wales' 60th birthday.
Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall have been joined by Princes William and Harry and the Duke of Edinburgh to celebrate the occasion.Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall have been joined by Princes William and Harry and the Duke of Edinburgh to celebrate the occasion.
Also on the 150-strong guest list are European royalty, friends and members of the prince's charities. Among more than 400 guests were European royalty, friends and members of the prince's charities.
The evening began with music from the Philharmonia Orchestra, of which Charles is patron. He is 60 on Friday.The evening began with music from the Philharmonia Orchestra, of which Charles is patron. He is 60 on Friday.
In a short address Princes William and Harry thanked everyone for attending and paid tribute to their father as "an inspiration to us and so many others".In a short address Princes William and Harry thanked everyone for attending and paid tribute to their father as "an inspiration to us and so many others".
The Princes also joked that because of their father's age they were having an electric chairlift installed at Highgrove. The princes also joked that because of their father's age they were having an electric chairlift installed at his Highgrove home in Gloucestershire.
Before dinner, a drinks reception was held in the palace ballroom, normally used to stage investiture ceremonies.Before dinner, a drinks reception was held in the palace ballroom, normally used to stage investiture ceremonies.
It is thought guests were entertained by chamber music mostly written by British composers.It is thought guests were entertained by chamber music mostly written by British composers.
Among the foreign royals who made the trip to London were Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden, and King Constantine of Greece.Among the foreign royals who made the trip to London were Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden, and King Constantine of Greece.
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The celebration was a private event, but pictures were released showing the royal party walking into the ballroom.The celebration was a private event, but pictures were released showing the royal party walking into the ballroom.
The Queen, wearing a champagne-coloured dress, led the way with Charles. They were followed by Prince Philip and Camilla, who wore a pink dress, and last in the group were William and Harry.The Queen, wearing a champagne-coloured dress, led the way with Charles. They were followed by Prince Philip and Camilla, who wore a pink dress, and last in the group were William and Harry.
Guests reportedly ate salmon and venison and drank vintage wines.Guests reportedly ate salmon and venison and drank vintage wines.
On Wednesday, a comedy show was held the celebrate the prince's birthday. It featured John Cleese, Rowan Atkinson and Robin Williams. A party is being staged at Highgrove by Camilla on Saturday, at which Rod Stewart will perform for guests.
Robin Williams, John Cleese and Rowan Atkinson were among the performers at the New Wimbledon Theatre in south London on Wednesday, in a comedy show in aid of the Prince's Trust charity.