Overview
- Kensington Palace confirmed the Prince and Princess of Wales will be the royal guests of honour at Wednesday’s show.
- Comedian Jason Manford will host, with a bill featuring a 40th‑anniversary Les Misérables medley, an exclusive Paddington The Musical segment and performances by Jessie J, Laufey and Madness.
- This marks the couple’s sixth appearance at the Royal Variety Performance and their first joint outing at the event since 2023.
- The programme will be filmed for an ITV broadcast in December.
- Royal Variety Charity chairman Giles Cooper said the organisation is thrilled to welcome the couple as the event remains a key fundraiser supporting grants, residential care and new mental‑health services.