Cheryl Cole duets with Gary Barlow

Cheryl Cole was Gary Barlow's surprise duet partner at last night's star-packed Diamond Jubilee concert at Buckingham Palace

Gary Barlow and Cheryl Cole at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee
Gary Barlow and Cheryl Cole at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee
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Cheryl Cole was Gary Barlow's surprise duet partner at last night's star-packed Diamond Jubilee concert at Buckingham Palace

Cheryl Cole was Gary Barlow's surprise duet partner at last night's star-packed Diamond Jubilee concert at Buckingham Palace.

After endless speculation, The Parachutes singer proved the rumours to be true when she took to the stage with Diamond Jubilee concert organiser Gary Barlow.

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Cheryl Cole revealed that she was excited about her Buckingham Palace gig, tweeting yesterday: 'Feeling Patriotic.. I CHERYL COLE'S BEAUTY RULES

She arrived to rapturous applause, looking stunning in a black, strapless, fishtail gown by Ewa Minge.

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Gary Barlow and Cheryl sang a moving rendition of 'Need You Now' for the Diamond Jubilee concert.

The performance came just hours after it was revealed that Gary's Diamond Jubilee single 'Sing' had bagged the number one slot.

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The song, created specially to commemorate the Queen's 60th anniversary on the throne, features musicians and singers from around the Commonwealth - as well as a little closer to come. Prince Harry made his musical debut on the single, playing a tambourine!

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