A young boy appeared alongside Frasier actor Kelsey Grammar in a musical at the Royal Variety Performance in London.

Jaxon Knopf, from Bushey, starred in the Big Fish at The London Palladium on November 24 alongside American actor and comedian Grammar.

The eight-year-old has also been appearing at The Other Palace.

Jaxon, who is a student at performing arts school The Academy Watford, performed alongside his teacher Sara Bispham at the Royal Variety Performance. Ms Bispham was a cast member in 42nd Street.

He got the opportunity to meet singer Seal as well as singer Alfie Boe. He was also introduced to HRH Prince William and Princess Kate and said it was “an amazing night” which couldn’t have gone any better”.

Ms Bispham said: “It was a really special night for both of us. To perform in The Royal Variety Performance was always on my bucket list and to know that one of my students also performed on the show is just amazing!

“I’ve never met a child who works as hard as Jaxon. I remember the first time he walked through our Academy doors and even then at just 5 years old he showed so much passion for performing. He has a thirst for knowledge and is so determined! You can tell he just absolutely loves it!”

The Royal Variety Show will be broadcast on ITV tomorrow at 7.30pm.