Queen pulls out of thanksgiving service after ‘discomfort’ at Jubilee celebrations
The Queen’s platinum jubilee will be celebrated with a high-profile concert on Saturday evening (4 June).
Many renowned musicians and bands will perform as part of the Platinum Party at the Palace gig, which is being held by the BBC.
Twenty-two thousand people will attend the event, including 10,000 members of the public who won tickets in the public ballot, which closed on 23 March.
Over 7,500 tickets were designated for key workers, members of the armed forces, volunteers, and charities.
Find all the details on how to watch the concert, as well as full updates from the event, below – and updates from other jubilee events here.
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Like the nature footage before him, John’s being projected onto the front of Buckingham Palace, which really does look quite majestic in a wide shot.
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Louis Chilton4 June 2022 22:02
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More tributes – including David Beckham, Judi Dench, and then Elton John, who’s now playing a version of “Your Song” over video.
Louis Chilton4 June 2022 22:00
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This is followed by Celeste, singing “What a Wonderful World”. Quite a radical re-interpretation, I think!
Louis Chilton4 June 2022 21:54
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Prince William has now come out, after being given a hearty (pre-recorded) pat on the back from his grandmother for his work in the field of environmental issues.
He’s giving a speech. Nice to have a break from the remorseless churn of musical acts tbh.
Prince William on stage at the jubilee concert
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Louis Chilton4 June 2022 21:52
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Ballet dancers move around to the theme from Planet Earth, while nature footage is projected onto the front of Buckingham Palace. I can’t say I really know what to make of it all.
Louis Chilton4 June 2022 21:46
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David Attenborough now being projected onto the edifice of the palace. If we picked our heads of state with a public vote tomorrow, I reckon Attenborough would have a pretty decent chance at becoming king…
Louis Chilton4 June 2022 21:44
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Keys giving what has to be one of the standout performances of the night.
Louis Chilton4 June 2022 21:41
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More video tributes, then Alicia Keys. Got to say, the stage turnarounds here have been pretty impressive. They’re rattling through it.
Louis Chilton4 June 2022 21:35
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Here’s an interesting one I missed – George Ezra censoring the lyrics to “Green Green Grass” to avoid the line about “throwing a party on the day I die”.
Can’t be too careful I suppose.
Louis Chilton4 June 2022 21:29
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Now it’s back to rock/pop, with some good old Duran Duran.
Louis Chilton4 June 2022 21:25