Ellie Goulding

Ellie Goulding

Ellie Goulding is to perform at Prince Harry's 30th birthday bash.

The event, which is being staged tonight (17.09.14), comes three days after Ellie starred at the closing ceremony of the Invictus Games in London, after which she was seen giving the Prince a big hug.

A source told The Sun newspaper: "Kate knows Harry is a big fan of Ellie and wanted her to be part of the evening. It's a huge compliment for her, especially because she is such a fan of Harry and all the work he does.

"Ellie said yes straight away and has agreed to perform whatever Harry fancies on the night.

"It's going to be a really intimate acoustic set. Harry will love it."

The event, which is being staged at Clarence House, was reportedly delayed by the severe morning sickness that Kate Middleton - who is pregnant with her second child - is currently suffering from.

But speaking late last week, Harry - who was a driving force behind the Invictus Games - said he intended to celebrate his landmark birthday by enjoying a beer.

He explained: "I'll be chuffed to bits when I'm having a beer with [war veteran] Dave Henson. We're really looking forward to being 30, both feeling quite old about it."