Kylie receives OBE

Kylie Minogue was given an OBE at Buckingham Palace by the Prince Of Wales yesterday for her work in making the step from Australian soap actor to pop star a valid career move. Something like that, anyway. The singer said she felt "overwhelmed" and emotional" about the honour. She added: "I knew I would be nervous. I was very excited and to have my family here was magical. I do feel very proud. I think my job, aside from making music, is about communication and this symbolises my communication with my audience around the world".