One Direction's Niall Horan has enjoyed a royal day out at Buckingham Palace, where, with other Irish celebs, he met the Queen.
The 1D singer was flying solo without his bandmates at the reception, which was held by Her Majesty to celebrate Ireland’s vibrant culture.
Niall demonstrates the perfect way to greet Her Majesty
While Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik and Liam Payne sat this one out (because they aren't Irish), Niall did have one friendly face by his side in the form of ‘X Factor’ judge Louis Walsh.
Niall didn’t seem too nervous about making his trip to the royal residence and even joked that the Queen could be a Directioner.
“'I might ask her if she wants to come to a show,” he should shortly before being introduced to her.
A dapper Niall makes his way into the palace
Super sweet Niall even tweeted a special thank you to Buckingham Palace after the event, sending a photo and writing: “I would to thank @BritishMonarchy and of course queen Elizabeth for her invite to Buckingham palace yesterday evening”.
The Official British Monarchy account has even replied though we doubt the response is from the Queen herself.
“Thanks for the photo - glad you enjoyed the reception!” the reply reads.
Louis also attended the event
This isn’t the first time the Irish singer has met the Queen, though last time - at the Royal Variety Performance in 2012 - he had his bandmates there for support.
Niall has had a pretty hectic schedule this week and he reportedly made his appearance at the palace after a busy morning rehearsing with his bandmates.
Earlier this week, the lads were seen filming a new music video in Somerset where temperatures close to zero left them clutching hot water bottles and bundling themselves in blankets.
