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Regal pop star (6)

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I believe the answer is:

prince

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This could be a double definition.

'regal pop' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's an association between them I don't understand?

'star' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

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(Other definitions for prince that I've seen before include "He's a royal" , "Machiavellian ruler" , "Son of a sovereign" , "Sovereign's son" , "Canadian province" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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