Where does One look? Prince Charles keeps his eyes forward as he greets Jessie J… who wears very risqué top for Royal Variety Performance
By FAY STRANG
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She is known for not being shy about showing off her skin when performing on stage.
But Jessie J clearly isn’t worried about their being a time or a place for such outfits as she slipped into a daring sheer crop top for her arrival at the Royal Variety Performance at the London Palladium on Monday evening.
The 25-year-old’s look certainly didn’t go unnoticed as she greeted His Royal Highness, Prince Charles, who managed to keep his eyes ahead as they shook hands.
Where does one look? Jessie J wore a very daring top to meet Prince Charles at the Royal Variety Performance on Monday evening
The singer, who is performing during the show, teamed the patterned white and sheer crop top with a pair of high waisted white trousers.
Creating a flapper inspired look she wore her black hair in curls against her head, while she completed her appearance with thick lashes and rouged cheeks.
Jessie, who is used to performing in little more than a leotard, looked unconcerned about being so scantily clad in front of royalty.
Excited: Jessie J looked very pleased to meet Prince Charles and was unconcerned about wearing so little
Attentive: Prince Charles looked to be deep in conversation with Jessie as he moved down the line
Is One blushing? The Prince looked a little red faced when he came face to face with the pop singer
In fact the star looked utterly delighted to be meeting Royalty and of course taking part in the world famous show.
As well as meeting Charles, Jessie rubbed shoulders with Camilla, who was dressed to impress in a a full length crepe blue dress by Vivienne Westwood.
Around her shoulders she draped a slightly contrasting purple shawl and she added a pair of matching blue heels.
Eye-catching: Jessie certainly stood out with her high waisted trousers and the sheer top
Hello there: Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall looked delighted to meet the singer
Speaking ahead of making her variety debut, Jessie said: 'I have watched the Royal Variety Show since I was a little girl and always dreamt of being on it. It will be a real special moment for me. I can't wait.'
And discussing meeting Charles she revealed: 'He asked to meet me... I guess he wants to meet me...I'd like to think he is a fan. That or I'm in trouble," she said.
She said of performing at the show: 'It feels like you've got a sense of responsibility as a British artist to fulfil the standard.
Fit for a queen: Camilla opted for a very full blue ball dress with a purple shawl draped around her shoulders
Flower girl: Camilla looked radiant as she carried a bouquet of flowers after meeting guests and performers
Suited and booted: Olly Murs looked eager as he stood beside Robbie Williams and met Charles
Cheeky: Both Robbie and Prince Charles looked like they were holding back the giggles
'I feel like I'm going back in time. I used to do musical theatre. It's like I'm doing an audition and Prince Charles is saying 'you're through to the next round.'
Jessie is just one of the stars who took to the stage for this year's show and performed in front of the Royal Family, at the event hosted by comedian John Bishop.
Take That frontman Gary Barlow, the cast of the hit West End musical Charlie And The Chocolate Factory, Olly Murs, Dame Edna Everage and jazz musician Carol Emerald are on this year's bill.
The dancer and singer: Mary J Blige and Flavia stood side by side in the line
Chit chat: Dame Edna had a good all gossip with Camilla before they sat down for the show
Mary J Blige and Dame Edna Everage, who was spotted sneaking into the Royal box, Rizzle Kicks, Olly Murs and Chas & Dave also took to the stage.
Figure skaters Torvill and Dean marked the 30th anniversary of their Olympic gold medal by taking part in the show and newly-discovered dance act Attraction won themselves a place on stage after coming first in TV reality show Britain's Got Talent.
US singer Mary J Blige, cockney singers Chas & Dave and the cast from the upcoming spoof X Factor musical were also on the line-up.
His moment: Gary Barlow took to the stage to perform The Greatest Day alongside a full band
Roller royalty: Torvill and Dean marked the 30th anniversary of their Olympic gold medal by taking part
Just as daring: Jessie J wore another sheer top as she performed Thunder during the show
Winter Wonderland: Mary J Blige performed My Favourite Things dressed in a stunning white dress
Double trouble: Robbie Williams and Ollie Murs performed the Jungle Books I Want To Be Like You
BFFs: The boys get close of stage as they perform for royalty in London
Take That: Gary Barlow performed The Greatest Day on the same stage his Take That bandmate performed on earlier
Bishop, 46, said: ‘As a child, the Royal Variety Show was like the Grand National and the FA Cup final - it was something our family always watched (the only difference being that we didn't bet on the winner).
‘To host a show with such heritage is something I never imagined I would do and I trust my parents will be proud when they take their seats in the audience, although I have told my dad not to shout, 'Come on son' ... It's not a match or a horse race!’
Warming up the crowd at the event, host Bishop joked: 'Be merry, be happy and no-one be beheaded.
'Obviously if mad Harry was here it would be a different story.'
Bishop welcomed Charles and Camilla, congratulating them on their new grandson, but warning: 'Enjoy this because soon you will be babysitting.'
The last time the Prince and Duchess attended the Royal Variety in 2010 their evening was marred when a protester campaigning against the rise in tuition fees attacked their Rolls-Royce limousine.
Mr Nasty: Former Eastenders actor Nigel Harman performed as Simon Cowell from the stage show I Can't Sing
Getting ready: Prince Charles and Camilla took a seat in the Royal Box ahead of the show
Very amused: Charles and Camilla couldn't help but giggle as Dame Edna Everage (Barry Humphries) wondered into the Royal Box
Raising laughs: The comedian got the show off to a flying and very funny start
This year's event was full of many more laughs for the royal couple though as they took their seats, Camilla was left speechless as Dame Edna Everage turned up in the royal box.
The audience laughed as Dame Edna looked at her ticket and joked: 'I'm so sorry, they found me a better seat.'
This year's performance, staged in aid of the Entertainment Artistes' Benevolent Fund, will be screened on ITV in December.
No burping here: Harry Hill and Rizzle Kicks got the change to meet Prince Charles
Funny man: Jimmy Car looked pleased to meet the Royal
Less impressed: He looked rather less enthralled when he met Camilla
Royal fan: The Duchess of Cornwall looked thrilled to have her photograph taken with Chas and Dave
Stunning: The Prince of Wales looked like he was enjoying talking to gorgeous dancer Flavia Cacace
Give me one: Robbie Williams high fives a fan as he leaves the theatre with wife Ayda Field
Jogging bottoms: Jessie J changed into her comfy clothes before she left the London Palladium after her scantily clad performance
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