Kylie Minogue: Princess of Pop receives OBE

**Scarlet** Thu Jul 03, 2008 4:03 am

KYLIE MINOGUE will be honoured with a top musical accolade today - an OBE from the PRINCE OF WALES.

The Spinning Around singer is to be rewarded for two decades of success in the entertainment industry.

Kylie, who has notched up a string of No 1 singles and albums, will receive the prestigious prize at a Buckingham Palace ceremony.

The ex-Neighbours star has come along way from her days as Charlene on Australia's famous Ramsey Street.

When X Factor judge DANNII's older sister found out she would be made an OBE for services to music she said: "I feel deeply touched to be acknowledged by the UK, my adopted home, in this way."

After starring onscreen alongside JASON DONOVAN, the pint-sized star went on to launch a pop career with early hits including I Should Be So Lucky and The Locomotion.

She became known not only as a chart-topper, but as an incredible performer on her flamboyant and camp tours.

Reinventing herself at the turn of the century with Can't Get You Out Of My Head and a ROBBIE WILLIAMS collaboration for Kids, Kylie embodied a new sexy image, despite nearing her 40th birthday.

Away from the limelight, Kylie has also inspired millions with her successful battle against breast cancer.

In May this year, she was given the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government for "contribution to the enrichment of French culture".

Congratulations Kylie.

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