British beauty Elizabeth Hurley was one of the stars that shined the brightest at Elton John's annual 'White Tie and Tiara' charity ball on 29 June, 2006.

The former Estee Lauder model looked positively regal in a sparkling diamond headdress and a ring with an exquisite 31-carat Chopard rock.

Also at the star studded event was singer Kylie Minogue, who returned to the party scene once again in what she called her "official coming out" after beating breast cancer decked in 3million pounds worth of diamonds, including a 16-carat white gold necklace worth 2.5million pounds.

Apart from showbiz royals, real blue blood was also in attendance in the form of teenage Princesses Beatrice, 17, and Eugenie, 16, whose daring outfits with plunging necklines are said to have turned quite a few heads.

The guests were entertained by Indian musicians and dancers in a giant marquee decorated in the style of a palace during the days of the Raj.

A source said that Elton had wowed his guest by serving fine Indian food, based on advice Hurley's Indian boyfriend Arun Nayar. "We weren't talking onion bhajis and poppadoms, it was the best fine dining," The Sun quoted the source, as saying.

Money raised by the ball will be used to for the Aids campaign, and an Indian charity.

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