Millions at home watched the entertainment on the TV whilst 3,000 more packed into the Opera House for a real variety of performances. From Katherine Jenkins and Peter Kay to Diversity and Lady Gaga, they all graced the stage in front of their royal audience. It was such a coup for Blackpool. The show portrayed the resort at its finest, gaining millions of pounds in free international publicity. We look back at some of the pictures from the day.
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Miley Cyrus watches the show back stage at the Winter Gardens
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Lady GaGa was one of the big stars who took part in the show. Here she is pictured meeting the Queen.
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Bette Midler, Michael Buble and Whoopi Goldberg share a joke backstage
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Singer Alexandra Burke arrives for rehearsals. Picture: Dave Nelson
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Her Majesty the Queen arrives at the Winter Gardens for the Royal Variety Show in 2009
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Two members of Diversity arriving for rehearsals Photo: Dave Nelson