Yesterday, the 48-year-old singer and actress Kylie Minogue was in a solemn atmosphere. The woman was nominated for the British Australia Society award, and on April 4, awards were handed over to the nominees, who were presented to the winners by Prince Philip.
The Duke of Edinburgh presented the Minogue Award
Kylie arrived at Windsor Castle, where Prince Philip and his wife Queen Elizabeth II reside, at the appointed time. By the ceremony of awarding the winners, everything was ready, and the Duke of Edinburgh personally met the famous performer Minogue. After the greetings were over, Prince Philip extended Kylie a reward and said these words:
"I am happy to present you with the premium of the society Britain-Australia Society, the patron of which I have been for many years. In our opinion, you have made a significant contribution to the development and strengthening of relations between Australia and the United Kingdom. Your work makes everyone admire, and the quality of work does not cause any doubt. I am very pleased to give you this award, because such a diverse artist needs to be looked for. I admire your success in the field of music, cinema and charity. "
After the awards ceremony was over, the singer decided to share her impressions with the press. Here's what Kylie said in her little interview:
"I am very pleased to receive the award from the hands of the Duke of Edinburgh. The awards of the society Britain-Australia Society are received by the legendary artists and it is very flattering to me now to belong to their number. I am very proud to have been born in Australia, but the United Kingdom has always been in my heart in a special, separate place. These two countries are very important for me. Australia - my homeland, and England - my home, because for several decades I work and live here. "
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Minogue is a frequent visitor to the royal family
Kylie Minogue is quite a frequent guest at the residence of the royal family of Great Britain. For the first time Kylie met British monarchs in 1988. The meeting was organized by Princess Diana and she had a charitable character.
In 2001, Kylie was invited to a gala dinner at the Rothschild Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire, where Prince Charles talked to the singer. In 2012, Queen Elizabeth II arranged a charity concert. Among the invited, as many already guessed, was Kylie Minogue. In November 2015, Kylie met Prince Harry. This event took place after a gala concert in Buckingham Palace. In May last year, the singer was invited to a concert at Windsor Castle, which was dedicated to the anniversary of Elizabeth II. It was then that Prince Philip and Kylie could meet for the first time personally.
With regards to awards, in July 2008 the singer was awarded the Order of the British Empire. Awarded the award of Prince Charles and there was this event at Buckingham Palace.