'She has hair like candyfloss and tiny little dancing shoes': Cheryl Cole waxes lyrical after the Princesses of Pop meet the Queen of England
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After recently reuniting follow a three-year hiatus from the music industry, Girls Aloud have well and truly re-established themselves as the Princesses of Pop.
And following Monday night's Royal Variety Performance, the quintet found themselves face-to-face with the Queen.
After taking to the stage at London's Royal Albert hall for a flawless live showcase, the girlband were introduced to Her Majesty, beaming from ear-to-ear as they took it in turns to politely shake her hand.
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From one member of royalty to another: Queen Elizabeth II met pop royalty in the form of Cheryl Cole and Girls Aloud following the Royal Variety Performance on Monday night
And Cheryl Cole proved to be a particular fan of the 86-year-old monarch, somewhat bizarrely comparing her hair to 'candy floss' and praising her 'tiny little dancing shoes'.
Writing on her Twitter page, Cheryl wrote: 'The Queen is so delicate. She has hair like candy floss and tiny little dancing style shoes .. Awww #theroyalvariety2012.'
It would seem Her Majesty was equally enamoured with the Geordie beauty, smiling widely as she chatted briefly to the 29-year-old singer.
Royal fan: Cheryl somewhat bizarrely compared the Queen's hair to 'candy floss' and praised her 'tiny little dancing shoes'
Honoured: Nadine Coyle, Nicola Roberts, Cheryl Cole, Kimberley Walsh and Sarah Harding took it in turns to meet the Queen
New pals: Her Majesty seemed to be enjoying a particularly long chat with Cheryl
The rest of Girls Aloud seemed to be just as overcome with pride as Cheryl, expressing their excitement at meeting the monarch and the Duke of Edinburgh on their various Twitter pages.
Nadine Coyle wrote: 'I met the Queen of England tonight & the Duke. The royal Albert hall was jumping with faces. A celeb spotters dream! Xxx hahaah great day!'
Kimberley Walsh added: 'Cannot believe I just met the Queen! What an amazing night! #royalvariety2012.'
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Proud: The girls beamed from ear-to-ear as the monarch passed by, before taking to their Twitter pages to express their excitement at being in the presence of royalty
Funnyman: After meeting Girls Aloud, the Queen moved on to comedian David Walliams
Eclectic mix: Queen Elizabeth met with all the acts who took to the stage at the 2012 Royal Variety Performance
Stunning: Cheryl Cole's PA tweeted this snap of Cheryl, Kimberley and Nicola as they prepared to take to the stage
And Nicola Roberts praised the group's 'amazing weekend', which has seen them not only perform at the Royal Variety Show, but also appear on Children In Need and Strictly Come Dancing with their upcoming single, Something New.
She said: 'I'm so excited I've just met the Queen. I've always wanted too meet her. She was sparkling from head to toe #royalvariety2012.
'Weve had an amazing weekend #ChildrenInNeed #SCD #royalvariety2012.'
A new Directioner: The One Direction boys looked a little nervous as they shook hands with the monarch
Is that appropriate attire: Alan Carr was dressed in a leopardprint cave-woman costume as he received his royal introduction, while Ashleigh Butler was wearing a hot pink bodysuit
Pop princess: Kylie Minogue, wearing a gold Julien Macdonald dress, looked positively thrilled as she shook the hand of the 86-year-old monarch
And while the rest of the girls seemed thrilled to be in the presence of royalty, Sarah Harding appeared to be a little distracted by comedian David Walliams, and was seen giggling away at him as the Queen made her approach.
Although Girls Aloud toned down their usually skimpy stage costumes in favour of elegant and demure fishtail dresses to cater to their high-calibre crowd, not every performer was so mindful of their audience.
Comedian Alan Carr greeted the Queen in a leopard-print cave-woman costume, while Britain's Got Talent winner Ashleigh Butler had to meet Her Majesty wearing a bright pink bodysuit.
Welsh wonder: Opera singer Katherine Jenkins was dressed demurely in a dark pink satin strapless gown
Pleased to meet you: Rod Stewart bowed as he shook hands with Her Majesty
Charmed: Amanda Holden performed a segment from Thoroughly Modern Millie on the show
The Queen was also introduced to boyband One Direction, opera singer Katherine Jenkins, and the likes of Kylie Minogue, Robbie Williams and Alicia Keys.
Keys said: 'To be part of something that's been happening for 100 years is amazing.
'I've got instructions about meeting the Queen. I've got to bow to the audience and the royal box.'
In addition to praising her meeting with the monarch, Cheryl Cole also tweeted her love for both Kylie and Alicia following their respective performances.
Music icons: Robbie Williams looked on as the Queen met US singer Alicia Keys
Hello, Yiour Majesty: The Queen greeted performers from the musical adaptation of Matilda
New chums? The Duke of Edinburgh seemed to be enjoying chatting to Girls Aloud's Nadine Coyle
She said: 'Gotta love a bit of Kylie #looksamazing.'
Before adding: 'Another highlight of my night was @aliciakeys such an incredibly talented and down to earth woman.'
Of course, Cheryl is no stranger to royalty, after working alongside Prince Charles with her charity, The Cheryl Cole Foundation.
The show will be broadcast on ITV1 on December 3 at 7.30pm.
Furry friend: Prince Philip seemed particularly enamoured by the talented Pudsey the Dog
Jokes all round: Prince Philip and Kylie Minogue seemed to be somewhat tickled as they chatted away
Long night: The Queen wrapped up with a blue blanket as she made her way home from the Royal Albert Hall
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