Queen Camilla Hosts National Theatre Reception with Stars and Performances

The Queen celebrated her patronage of the National Theatre by welcoming actors, performers, and theatre staff to Buckingham Palace for an evening of performances and conversation.

Queen Camilla hosted a reception at Buckingham Palace for the National Theatre, showcasing performances and celebrating her role as patron since 2022.
Guests included notable actors Cate Blanchett, Andrew Garfield, James Corden, and Lesley Manville, as well as National Theatre staff and supporters.
Performances featured a scene from 'The Importance of Being Earnest,' starring Sharon D. Clarke as Lady Bracknell, and a monologue from Shakespeare’s 'Hamlet' by Sir Simon Russell Beale.
Camilla shared admiration for Oscar Wilde’s play, calling it one of her favorites, and joked about borrowing costume jewelry from the performers for state events.
The event highlighted the National Theatre’s contributions to the arts and marked an upcoming leadership transition as Indhu Rubasingham prepares to become its first female director.