Michael Middleton shows off his dad dancing as daughter Kate promoted Poppy Day Michael and Carole Middleton attended Red Cross gala in Knightsbridge Couple were seen dancing and posing with other charitable revellers The Duchess of Cambridge is known for her dedication to good causes, and last night her parents showed that a charitable streak is in the Middleton genes as her father danced the conga at a fundraising party. Michael and Carole Middleton joined a number of celebrities for the £350-a-head Ambassadors' Gala in Central London, raising money for the British Red Cross. But as well as contributing to an important charity, the couple clearly had a whale of a time at the star-studded event. Party time: Michael Middleton joined a conga line at a British Red Cross gala event in Knightsbridge Celebrities: Mr Middleton danced his way past legendary footballer and football manager Mark Hughes Good-hearted: The presence of the Middletons at the charity ball suggested that their daughter Catherine inherited her charitable streak from them Big spender: Mr Middleton handed over £20 notes to a fundraiser who was dressed as a nurse Mr Middleton, 64, was pictured joining in a conga line which snaked around the ballroom of the Jumeirah Carlton Tower in Knightsbridge. At another point, he was pictured with wad of £20 notes which he handed out to fundraisers who were dressed as nurses. Mrs Middleton, 58, who donned an elegant black gown for the event, appeared less raucous but nonetheless clearly enjoyed herself as she chatted with other guests. The gala took place on the same day that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were seen visiting poppy sellers to raise money for the Royal British Legion. Friendly: The Middletons posing with Anthony Andrews and his wife Georgina Simpson Elegant: Mrs Middleton was dressed in a black gown with a stylish grey throw Support: Mrs Middleton with Maria Shammas, chairman of the British Red Cross's international fundraising Ball: The event was held in the Jumeirah Carlton Tower, a hotel in Knightsbridge Among the fellow revellers who talked to the Middletons were actor Anthony Andrews, best known for the TV adaptation of Brideshead Revisited, and his wife Georgina Simpson. Mrs Middleton also posed for a picture with Maria Shammas, chairman of the British Red Cross's international fundraising. And at one point, Mr Middleton danced his way past football legend Mark Hughes, who apparently declined to join the line. Getting in the spirit: Mr Middleton showed he was a good sport as he hit the dancefloor Observer: Mr Middleton looks out at the goings-on in the star-studded party Embarrassment: The Duchess' father cringes as he is singled out by the event's compere Daughter: The Duchess of Cambridge met a number of Armed Forces members selling poppies yesterday The couple, from Bucklebury in Berkshire, own an event supplies business called Party Pieces. They came to the public eye when their daughter Catherine started dating Prince William, and since the couple's wedding in April 2011 the other Middleton children, Pippa and James, have also found fame. Last night's Red Cross event began with a series of dinners hosting at embassies and consulates across London, before all the guests came together for the ball at the hotel. Vivid: The £350-a-head event was held in a well-appointed ballroom in the luxury hotel Dance: A group of dancers showed off their skills to the appreciative crowd