New York, November 2, 2006 – Billy Joel’s little princess, Alexa Ray Joel, got to perform for royalty – the real, European variety – at the 2006 Princess Grace Awards gala on Thursday. Alexa was listed as a “surprise” performer, even though it had been announced the previous week. Proud and protective mom Christie Brinkley told photographers to be kind to her daughter and only publish the good shots. (Have there ever been any “bad” photos of Brinkley?) Dance legend Twyla Tharp – who collaborated with Billy Joel on the hit Broadway show Movin’ Out - received the Prince Rainier III Award for outstanding artistry. Larry King emceed again this year, and Chita Rivera, Jesse L. Martin and Anthony Michael Hall joined HSH Prince Albert of Monaco at the dinner.