Sunday, June 5, 2022

IN PICTURES -STARS THROW PARTY AT THE PALACE FOR QUEEN'S PLATINUM JUBILEE

 BBC News 5 June 2022



Pop legends Diana Ross and Queen were among the stars who honoured the Queen at the Platinum Party at the Palace, a concert to celebrate the monarch's 70 years on the throne.

The band Queen opened the event by performing We Will Rock You in front of the Victoria Memorial, outside Buckingham Palace.

Queen on stage at the Platinum Party at the PalaceIMAGE SOURCE,PA MEDIA

The bill ranged from veterans to newcomers like Sam Ryder, who was in in patriotic attire just three weeks after shooting to fame when he represented the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest.

Sam Ryder on stage at the Platinum Party at the PalaceIMAGE SOURCE,PA MEDIA

Diversity performed a dance routine to songs by British acts of the last 70 years, from The Beatles to The Spice Girls and Stormzy.

Diversity on stage at the Platinum Party at the PalaceIMAGE SOURCE,REUTERS

Sir Rod Stewart gave an energetic performance after being persuaded to sing Neil Diamond's Sweet Caroline.

Sir Rod Stewart on stage at the Platinum Party at the PalaceIMAGE SOURCE,REUTERS

Members of the Royal Family - including the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their children Princess Charlotte and Prince George - were seen singing along and waving their flags to Sir Rod's rendition of Sweet Caroline.

The Cambridge family sit in the royal boxIMAGE SOURCE,GETTY IMAGES

The Queen herself was not at the event in person, but did appear in a pre-recorded comedy sketch with Paddington Bear, in which she admitted to keeping a marmalade sandwich in her handbag.

The Queen meets Paddington Bear for teaIMAGE SOURCE,BUCKINGHAM PALACE/ STUDIO CANAL / BBC STUDIOS
The Queen reveals she has a marmalade sandwich in her bagIMAGE SOURCE,BUCKINGHAM PALACE/ STUDIO CANAL / BBC STUDIOS

George Ezra played his hits Shotgun and Green Green Grass - although he tactfully dropped lyrics referring to "the day that I die" from the latter.

George Ezra on stage at the Platinum Party at the PalaceIMAGE SOURCE,PA MEDIA

Duran Duran were joined by guitarist Nile Rodgers and rapper Ms Banks when they played their 1986 hit Notorious.

Duran Duran on stage at the Platinum Party at the PalaceIMAGE SOURCE,PA MEDIA

Models then walked along a catwalk in a celebration of British fashion as the band played Girls On Film.

Fashion models on a catwalk while Duran Duran played at the Platinum Party at the PalaceIMAGE SOURCE,PA MEDIA

As darkness fell, impressive visuals were projected onto the facade of Buckingham Palace, including images of the Queen from throughout her reign.

Buckingham Palace with projections on the Queen for the Platinum Party at the PalaceIMAGE SOURCE,PA MEDIA

Craig David congratulated the monarch as he performed his songs Ain't Giving Up, Rewind and Fill Me In.

Craig David on stage at the Platinum Party at the PalaceIMAGE SOURCE,REUTERS

Jason Donovan sang Any Dream Will Do from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, as part of a celebration of stage musicals.

Jason Donovan on stage at the Platinum Party at the PalaceIMAGE SOURCE,PA MEDIA

Pop star Mabel said afterwards that she "definitely felt the energy when I was on stage that it was all about happiness and celebration".

Mabel on stage at the Platinum Party at the PalaceIMAGE SOURCE,PA MEDIA

Mabel performed with Jax Jones, who was also joined by Stefflon Don, John Newman and 12-year-old drumming sensation Nandi Bushell.

Jax Jones on stage at the Platinum Party at the PalaceIMAGE SOURCE,REUTERS