Up-and-coming British pop singer Ellie Goulding, 24,  will reportedly be the only singer to perform at Prince William and Kate Middleton‘s royal reception at Buckingham Palace on Friday night.

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William and Kate are said to have chosen the singer because they’re both fans of her 2010 debut album, Lights:

“Ellie was knocked off her feet when she received the invitation to perform for Prince William and Kate–and was so hugely honored when they said they were both fans of her music… It hasn’t sunk in yet.”

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Goulding was awarded the Critics Choice Award at the 2010 BRIT Awards. She’ll also be appearing on Saturday Night Live with host Tina Fey on May 7.

Quite an honor!

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