The UK was delighted on Saturday with Queen Elizabeth II’s 70th birthday celebrations while hosting a spectacular “palace party” with Diana Ross, Andrea Bocelli and Rod Stewart, while Prince Charles paid tribute. sincere.
The concert, the climax of the third day of public events to mark the record for the 96-year-old monarch’s platinum jubilee, saw 22,000 ticket holders see performers on a 360-degree stage built specifically outside the palace of Buckingham.
“You’ve met and talked to us, laughed and cried with us, and most importantly, you’ve been there for us for those 70 years,” Charles said from the stage when the act was over.
– “Happy Jubilee, Madam” –
She had made two public appearances on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on the first day of celebrations on Thursday, but that left her with “some discomfort,” the palace said, amid persistent difficulty walking and standing.
When the star-studded show began that night, the monarch made a surprise appearance on screen in a pre-recorded comic scene while sipping tea with his beloved British children’s book and film character Paddington Bear. .
“She’s very kind,” the queen replied, before the couple began playing the drum beat on the rock band Queen’s “We Will Rock You” on their tea cups and silver spoon plates.
– ‘Honorable’ –
“It’s wonderful to be back,” guitarist Brian May told the BBC earlier, taking a look at one of the most enduring images of the 2002 jubilee, performing “God Save the Queen” on the roof of Buckingham Palace.
Other performers included Rod Stewart, who sang Neil Diamond’s hit “Sweet Caroline,” and 2022 Eurovision runner-up Sam Ryder.
“I am deeply honored to have spent time with you over the years,” Obama said, recalling his own nervousness in visiting Buckingham Palace and thanking the Queen for “your remarkable example.”
The palace was illuminated majestically during the night, including a message from natural history broadcaster David Attenborough and a video accompanying her to the Queen.
The Duke of Cambridge used his speech to praise the Queen’s commitment to conservation and the fight against climate change.
The couple celebrated the first birthday of their second child, Lilibet, on Saturday.
Britain held holidays on Thursday and Friday to mark the royal milestone, which has focused attention on the future of the monarchy without the queen.
The jubilee events began with the pompous Trooping the Color military parade on Thursday, while a traditional Church of England service led by members of the royal family was held on Friday, and included Harry and Meghan. in St. Paul’s Cathedral.
Ed Sheeran will complete the celebrations on Sunday by singing his 2017 hit “Perfect.”
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