Robbie will return to the stage of the Royal Albert Hall

The Staffordshire-born star will feature on a bill with Sir Elton John for a fashion and music event for the Prince's Trust.

Liz Hurley will host the event, called Fashion Rocks, in October when 18 of the world's leading fashion houses will work with top celebrities.

Williams last appeared at the venue in October 2001 to premiere tracks from his Swing When You're Winning album and said at the time it was a dream come true.

Top designers

The idea for the charity show is to fuse catwalk and concert and Williams will be strutting his stuff for the designers as well as performing.

Also taking part is Bryan Ferry - and David Bowie will be beamed into the show by satellite.

Victoria Beckham has also been approached to appear.

Top designers taking part include Alexander McQueen, Calvin Klein, Chanel, Chloe, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Julien Macdonald, Matthew Williamson, Stella McCartney and Versace.

Powerful combination

They will showcase catwalk collections accompanied by live music from a star performer.

Sir Tom Shebbeare, chief executive of The Prince's Trust, said: "Fashion Rocks is a hugely exciting fundraising event for The Prince's Trust.

"Music and fashion is a powerful combination and the fantastic support we have received from long-standing Trust supporters like Nicholas Coleridge (managing director of Conde Nast) and icons from the world of showbusiness will help us to give even more young people a second chance in life."

The charity has helped 450,000 young people since it was established in 1976.