Katherine Jenkins has recalled a sweet moment between herself and the Queen during a dinner.
The 41-year-old singer said that the kind gesture led her to adore the monarch "even more" afterwards.
Jenkins is taking part in a number of celebrations over the Platinum Jubilee weekend, including performing at a special outdoor concert at Sandringham on Friday evening alongside The Military Wives Choirs.
Reflecting on her most treasured memory with the Queen, the operatic singer remembered a time she was invited to an intimate lunch at Buckingham Palace when she was in her mid-20s.
She explained that after the meal was served she panicked as she was given a large glass bowl of water and a selection of fruit which she had “no clue what to do” with.
Jenkins said: “I looked across at Her Majesty and sensing my unease she caught my eye as if to say ‘follow me’.
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“I watched her take the fruit, wash it in the water and dried it off with the gauze.
“I was so grateful because she did it in such a caring way to save me embarrassment. I loved her even more after that.”
Welsh star Jenkins will also be seen in Sunday’s Songs Of Praise: Platinum Jubilee Special airing on the BBC.
Later that day, she will be among the celebrities to travel in decorated open top double decker buses for the decade-by-decade celebrations as part of Platinum Jubilee Pageant.
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The singer, who has performed for the Queen on many occasions, said that knowing the monarch is watching her perform always makes it “more nerve-wracking”.
She added: “Singing for her means you really need to bring out your best performance.
“It doesn’t matter how many times I perform for her or meet her, whether it’s in front of thousands or just at a small dinner, I will never be blasé about it.
“It’s a huge honour and lovely to be asked.”
Jenkins also offered her congratulations to the Queen on her historic 70 years on the throne, adding: “You have done us all proud and I hope these celebrations showcase the deep love, respect & gratitude the nation has for you. God Save The Queen.”