Rihanna's whirlwind 24 hours in London: A Christmas lights ceremony, secret gig and back on the 777 plane

She is the hardest working - and hardest partying woman in pop music - and in just 24 hours , Rihanna pushed herself even further than she has before.

The singer swept into the UK yesterday aboard her private 777 tour plane, and within just 24 hours turned on the Christmas lights at Westfield's Stratford Shopping Centre.

Next she gyrated on stage in London's Kentish Town Forum at a private gig, and was up bright and early to head back to the plane at 6am. Phew!

Dressed in an animal print crop top, and matching shirt and trousers decorated with hands holding a cigarette, the provocative singer put on her best rude girl act, which included her now signature  crotch-grabbing moves.

Celebrities including Stella McCartney, Chloe Moretz, Leigh-Anne Pinnock of Little Mix, turned out to see Rihanna bump and grind onstage as she performed her numerous hits.

However, before the real fun began, Rihanna's first appointment was a trip to the eastside of London to appear at an event which signalled the beginning of the festive spending season. 

Waiving a fee she switched on the Christmas light's at London's Westfield Stratford City shopping centre on Monday evening.