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Gary Barlow performs to Duke and Duchess of Cambridge | Gary Barlow performs to Duke and Duchess of Cambridge |
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Gary Barlow has performed for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in a concert held in aid of royal charities. | Gary Barlow has performed for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in a concert held in aid of royal charities. |
Also present were the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall. | Also present were the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall. |
The event will raise funds for Prince Charles's charity the Prince's Trust, and The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry. | The event will raise funds for Prince Charles's charity the Prince's Trust, and The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry. |
Barlow's show was the second of two on consecutive nights at the Royal Albert Hall, which are expected to raise £400,000 for the charities. | Barlow's show was the second of two on consecutive nights at the Royal Albert Hall, which are expected to raise £400,000 for the charities. |
The Duke and his wife chatted briefly with Barlow, minutes before he took to the stage. | The Duke and his wife chatted briefly with Barlow, minutes before he took to the stage. |
'Fantastic cause' | 'Fantastic cause' |
The singer told Prince William: "I hope you enjoy tonight and I hope it's not too loud." | The singer told Prince William: "I hope you enjoy tonight and I hope it's not too loud." |
The prince replied joking: "The louder the better, the louder the better." | The prince replied joking: "The louder the better, the louder the better." |
When the couples took their seats in the royal box a huge cheer went up from the audience, which the prince acknowledged by smiling and waving a programme in the air. | When the couples took their seats in the royal box a huge cheer went up from the audience, which the prince acknowledged by smiling and waving a programme in the air. |
After the first few numbers, Barlow greeted the royal group saying: "Good evening to our beautiful royal family", adding: "All the money goes to a fantastic cause so we're killing two birds with one stone." | After the first few numbers, Barlow greeted the royal group saying: "Good evening to our beautiful royal family", adding: "All the money goes to a fantastic cause so we're killing two birds with one stone." |
Barlow sang A Million Love Songs, Pray and Nobody Else, among other hits. | Barlow sang A Million Love Songs, Pray and Nobody Else, among other hits. |
Strictly Come Dancing contestant Jason Donovan appeared with Barlow along with Olly Murs, Lulu, and X Factor's Marcus Collins who is mentored by Barlow. | Strictly Come Dancing contestant Jason Donovan appeared with Barlow along with Olly Murs, Lulu, and X Factor's Marcus Collins who is mentored by Barlow. |
William, Kate and Camilla could be seen clapping along to the music during the concert, while Charles tapped his hand on the armrest of his chair. | |
After the show the royal couples met the performers and chatted to supporters of the charities. | |
Barlow said after the show: "It's been great. Both nights were amazing; people have been buying lots of merchandise which all goes to a good cause." |
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