Elton John was discovered using an autocue at a private party.

According to Sky News, the singer was performing at the Hotel de Paris in Monaco for a rumoured £1million fee when the teleprompter was noticed in a flower arrangement.

The words to 'Your Song', which John released in 1970, were visible on the screen.

One fan said: "He really got stuck into the performance, giving it everything. But some people noticed a screen hidden in the flowers.

"Most fans could sing 'Your Song' in their sleep so it's funny Elton needed help with the lyrics he's been doing for four decades."

A spokesperson for Elton John said the autocue was only used to remind him of the show's running order.