Prince Harry 'partied like a rock star at reception'

Prince Harry is said to have partied "like a rock star" at the royal wedding reception.

The evening, which took place in 'The Palace Club' at Buckingham Palace, began with Prince William and Kate Middleton's first dance to a live performance of 'Your Song' from Ellie Goulding.

Prince Charles and Camilla briefly joined them, before leaving to let the younger guests get the party started, according to the News of the World.

"Buckingham Palace has never seen anything like it. It was more like a nightclub than the Queen's house," a source said. "Harry was essentially the host of the evening. He was acting like a rock star and making sure all the girls had a cocktail in hand and all the lads were trying the Sambuca shots.

"He was also getting pretty merry himself. He loves a party and this night was obviously no different. He was even jumping off the stage and dancing on window ledges. At one point he ended up on the shoulders of one of his friends with his shirt unbuttoned."

The newlyweds were also hoisted on the shoulders of their friends for a singalong.

At around 2am, Harry took to the stage and said: "This has been a great night but please respect the family and those upstairs when you leave. And don't wake up the neighbours."

As many guests weren't ready to leave, Harry asked the DJ to play one more song and dedicated Kings of Leon's 'Sex On Fire' to William.

Harry also laid on two vans outside the Palace - one serving bacon sandwiches, the other serving ice cream. Popcorn machines were also dotted around the venue.

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