Pop superstar Kylie Minogue has been honoured by the Duke of Edinburgh for her contribution to Anglo-Australian relations.

The 48-year-old met with Prince Philip at Windsor Castle where she was presented with the Britain-Australia Society Award for 2016 during a private audience in the White Drawing Room.

Minogue – who was given an OBE by Prince Charles in 2008 – looked stunning in a floral maxi-dress as she posed alongside the royal.

Speaking about the honour she said: “I'm a proud ‘Aussie’ but Britain has a very strong place in my heart having lived and worked here for many years.

“The Society does a wonderful job to promote the rich cultural ties between the two countries and I am honoured to be recognised by them in this way.”

Guests at the event included Britain-Australia Society chairman Peter Benson and Australian High Commissioner to the UK, Alexander Downer.

Mr Downer said: “With a career that has spanned almost three decades, Kylie is a global pop icon and one of the UK’s most loved Australians.

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Minogue postponed the Australian leg of her world "Showgirl" tour after she was diagnosed with breast cancer Getty Images 16/53 2006 Kylie Minogue attends the Chanel Haute Couture Fall-Winter 2006/07 Fashion show during Paris Fashion Week at Pelouse de St Cloud Getty Images 17/53 2006 Kylie Minogue performs on stage for the opening night of her Showgirl Homecoming Tour at the Sydney Entertainment Centre o in Sydney Getty Images 18/53 2006 Kylie Minogue appears at a photo call to launch her new fragrance Darling by Coty in Sydney, Australia Getty Images 19/53 2006 Kylie Minogue attends a signing of her new book 'The Showgirl Princess' at Waterstone's Oxford Street Getty Images 20/53 2007 A scented waxwork of Kylie Minogue is unveiled at Madame Tussauds in London. The waxwork is scented with Kylies own signature perfume 'Darling' Getty Images 21/53 2007 Kylie Minogue arrives at the Dolce & Gabbana Party held at the Baoli Restaurant during the 60th International Cannes Film Festival Getty Images 22/53 2008 Kylie Minogue performs on stage at the BRIT Awards 2008 at Earls Court in London Getty Images 23/53 2008 Kylie Minogue poses with the award for International Female Solo Artist during the Brit Awards 2008 at Earls Court in London Getty Images 24/53 2008 Kylie Minogue performs at the O2 Arena in London Getty Images 25/53 2008 Kylie Minogue poses for photographs with Beefeaters after receiving her Order of the British Empire (OBE) from the Prince of Wales for services to music, at Buckingham Palace AFP/Getty Images 26/53 2008 Kylie Minogue performs on stage in Paris Getty Images 27/53 2009 Kylie Minogue poses in the Orange British Academy Film Awards 2009 Press Room at the Royal Opera House in London Getty Images for Orange 28/53 2009 Dannii Minogue joins her sister and guest judge Kylie Minogue on 'The X Factor' for Judge's Home Ken McKay/TalkbackThames / Rex F 29/53 2010 Kylie Minogue guest stars on 'The X Factor' Results Show Live Ken McKay/TalkbackThames/REX 30/53 2010 Kylie Minogue attends the 2010 amFAR New York Inspiration Gala at The New York Public Library Getty Images 31/53 2010 Kylie Minogue poses in the winners room at the National Movie Awards 2010 at the Royal Festival Hall in London Getty Images 32/53 2011 Kylie Minogue receives a Honorary Degree at angela ruskin university on October 5, 2011 in Chelmsford, England Getty Images 33/53 2012 Queen Elizabeth II greets Australian singer Kylie Minogue after the Royal Variety Performance at the Royal Albert Hall in London AFP/Getty Images 34/53 2012 Australian singer Kylie Minogue performs during the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Concert at Buckingham Palace AFP/Getty Images 35/53 2014 Kylie Minogue performs at Echo Arena in Liverpool Getty Images 36/53 2014 Kylie Minogue as a judge on 'The Voice' BBC 37/53 2014 Kylie Minogue attends the British Fashion Awards at London Coliseum in London Getty Images 38/53 2014 Kylie Minogue as a judge on 'The Voice' BBC 39/53 2014 Will.i.am, Ricky Wilson, Kylie Minogue and Sir Tom Jones attend the red carpet launch for "The Voice UK" at BBC Broadcasting House Getty Images 40/53 2014 Kylie Minogue performs during the Closing Ceremony for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games at Hampden Park Getty Images 41/53 2014 Kylie Minogue performs during the Closing Ceremony for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games at Hampden Park Getty Images 42/53 2015 Kylie and Dannii Minogue lit up the stage with '100 Degrees' on The X Factor Australia final. It was first time in 29 years they have performed together 43/53 2015 Kylie Minogue attends ROCA PATRON TEQUILA at the 23rd Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party in Los Angeles, California Getty Images 44/53 2015 Kylie Minogue visits the Kylie Minogue wax figure special seasonal set at Madame Tussauds in London Getty Images 45/53 2016 Kylie Minogue attends the BRIT Awards 2016 at The O2 Arena in London Getty Images 46/53 2016 Kylie Minogue performs on stage Getty Images 47/53 2016 Kylie Minogue performs on stage during day one of the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix at Marina Bay Street Circuit Singapore GP via Getty Images 48/53 2016 Kylie Minogue attends the "Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie" World Premiere at the Odeon Leicester Square in London Getty Images 49/53 2016 Kylie Minogue and Joshua Sasse attend an intimate performance with Kylie Minogue at The Ivy to kick off The Ivy 100 Centenary celebrations Dave Benett 50/53 2017 The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron of the Britain-Australia Society, presents Kylie Minogue with the Britain-Australia Society Award for 2016 during a private audience in the White Drawing Room at Windsor Castle, in Berkshire PA Archive/PA Images 51/53 2018 Kylie Minogue arrives for the 2018 Brit Awards at the O2 Arena EPA 52/53 2018 Kylie Minogue performs at the Royal Albert Hall in London for a star-studded concert to celebrate the Queen's 92nd birthday PA 53/53 2019 Kylie Minogue performs at the the GQ Men Of The Year Awards 2019 Dave Benett

“She has come a long way since the UK first fell in love with her on the Australian TV show Neighbours.”

It is not the first time Minogue has met the Duke. She performed at the Windsor Castle pageant in May last year which was staged in honour of the Queen's 90th birthday.

The Britain-Australia Award recognises Australian and British individuals who have made a significant contribution to the Australia-UK bilateral relationship.

Past recipients include Barry Humphries, and The Rt Hon Lord Hague PC.