Camilla hosts Hollywood and stage stars at National Theatre celebration

The Queen was surprised with a scene from her favourite play as she hosted a celebration of the National Theatre for a guest list that included Hollywood and stage stars.Camilla was thanked for allowing the National Theatre to “invade” Buckingham Palace for the reception, which included singing, speeches, poetry and performances and an invitation from Lady Bracknell to borrow some jewellery from her stage costume.Lesley Manville, James Corden, Dame Imelda Staunton and her husband Jim Carter, Sir Simon Russell Beale plus Rory Kinnear were among the other actors who have graced the stage with the NT who were part of the 50-strong guest list.