Sophie Wessex has a very exciting date in her calendar this week!
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It has been confirmed that the Countess and her husband, Prince Edward, will be the guests of honour at the Royal Variety Performance.
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It's the very first time that the couple have represented the royal family at the annual event – and, as such, it will be a very special evening for Sophie and Edward.
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Of course, all eyes will be on the Countess on the night, with royal fans eager to see what she chooses to wear for her big moment.
© Photo: Getty ImagesSophie and Edward will step into the spotlight on Thursday
The Royal Variety Performance is taking place at the Royal Albert Hall on Thursday 1 December. It will be the 95th show to take place. The first was held in 1912 at the Palace Theatre, London, attended by Their Majesties King George V and Queen Mary.
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The 2022 evening will be hosted by Lee Mack and will include performances from Nile Rogers & Chic, George Ezra, Ellie Goulding, Sam Ryder, Becky Hill, the cast of the musical Cabaret and the cast of Cirque du Soleil.
© Photo: Getty ImagesIt will be the couple's first time attending the show
The evening will also feature a duet by Rita Wilson and Gregory Porter, a rendition of Frank Skinner, David Baddiel and The Lightning Seeds' hit Three Lions, as well as a special collaboration between Andrew Lloyd Weber, Gary Barlow, Gareth Malone and members of the London Youth choir.
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On the night, Their Royal Highnesses will meet performers as well as Royal Variety Charity and ITV executives, both before and after the show.
© Photo: Getty ImagesThe couple with their children, Lady Louise and James, Viscount Severn
The Royal Variety Performance takes place every year, either in London or in a theatre around the country. The event is in aid of the Royal Variety Charity, of which Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth was Patron throughout her reign. The money raised from the show helps hundreds of entertainers in the UK who need help and assistance as a result of old age, ill-health, or challenging times.
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