Kylie Minogue is Australian of the Year in the UK, to Headline Hyde Park Festival

Kylie Minogue wasn’t in her home country on Australia Day, but she still proudly carried the country’s name outside of it. The 46-year-old pop princess was named Australian of the Year in the UK on Saturday.

Wearing a daring sheer, embellished long dress by Aussie designers J’Aton Couture, the diminutive hitmaker was all smiles at the Australia House in London as she received the prestigious honour. The annual Australia Day Gala Dinner also recognised the artistic and entrepreneurial achievements other Aussies based in the UK.

“I didn’t know I would have a MEDAL!!!!” Minogue showed off her bounty on Instagram. In another photo, she expressed her gratitude for the honour, saying, “I am so grateful!!”

Also honoured at the event are English author Howard Jacobson, who was awarded Honorary Australian of the Year in the UK, and author Evie Wyld, who was named Young Australian Achiever of the Year in the UK.

Meanwhile, Minogue has announced that she will be headlining London’s Barclaycard British Summer Time Hyde Park festival in June. In a video recorded for the festival, the songstress told viewers she will be completing the weekend line-up as the third headliner on June 21. Taylor Swift and The Who have already been announced as the other headliners.

“London lovers, I am thrilled to announce that on June 21^st, I will be headlining Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park. I will be joined by the glorious Grace Jones and the legendary Nile Rodgers and Chic and plenty more other guests,” she told the viewers.

“It’s also the longest day of the year so get ready for one hot summer night. London, your disco needs you.”

Swift will be headlining the 10-day festival on June 27. Ellie Goulding and John Newman will also be taking the stage on the same day. English rock icons The Who, meanwhile, will be taking the stage on June 26. Paul Weller, Kaiser Chiefs and Johnny Marr are also appearing that day.