DIAMOND JUBILEE: ARTS A-LISTERS GATHER FOR THE QUEEN

 

Paul was among the stars introduced to the Queen at the event.

The Diamond JubilleT

The Queen has met hundreds of leading cultural figures at one of the most glittering gatherings of actors, writers and artists the UK has seen.

Sir Derek Jacobi, Dame Judi Dench, Sir Paul McCartney and David Hockney were among the 850 luminaries invited to the reception to mark the Diamond Jubilee.

Bono and Alan Bennett also attended the event at London's Royal Academy, along with rapper Tinie Tempah.

The Queen had her photograph taken with 20 artistic dames.

They included soprano Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, artist Dame Paula Rego and, from the acting world, Dames Joan Plowright, Janet Suzman, Diana Rigg and Harriet Walter.

Apple designer Sir Jonathan Ive was also invited, just hours after receiving his knighthood.

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