PAOLO NUTINI - NUTINI NEARLY MISSES QUEEN'S PARTY

PAOLO NUTINI was nearly turned away from the door from a party thrown by QUEEN ELIZABETH II - because he forgot to bring photo identification. The Scottish musician was invited to the British monarch's bash at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh to honour his contribution to Scottish life - but almost got told to go home. He says, "They nearly didn't let me in... I didn't have my photo ID. I didn't know I needed it!.. Eighteen minutes ago I didn't really imagine I'd be here. I waited till I got to the gate before I believed it." The star is still baffled as to why he was invited to the royal knees-up - but reckons it may be a result of his charity work with Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy. He adds, "If that's the reason why, then it's a real honour."