A tube station security guard stunned passengers as she joined one of the country's top classical musicians in a beautiful tribute to The Queen.
24.08.2022 - 16:57 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
After six sell-out shows at Wembley, Coldplay have added two extra UK dates to their 'Music of The Spheres' World Tour, and tickets go on sale tomorrow. From 10am on Thursday August 25, fans will be able to buy tickets for their extended Manchester and Cardiff shows, and tickets are expected to go quickly.
Over the last two weeks the band have wowed crowds in London with their immersive concert, which has got fans across the country wanting to catch a glimpse. The concert is also one of the first in the world to be powered by fans with the use of kinetic floors and exercise bikes that fuel the lights, staging and set.
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A tube station security guard stunned passengers as she joined one of the country's top classical musicians in a beautiful tribute to The Queen.
who has died aged 96.The Queen of the United Kingdom, who succeeded to the throne in 1952 aged 25, passed away today (Thursday, September 8, 2022).In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and the Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.”Prince Charles, now His Majesty The King, said in a statement: “The death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family.”The late British monarch knighted many musicians and actors over the decades, including Mick Jagger, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Michael Palin and Anthony Hopkins.A statement from His Majesty The King: pic.twitter.com/AnBiyZCher— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 8, 2022Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her Platinum Jubilee this June, and in turn became the second longest-serving monarch in history – second to Louis XIV of France who became king at four years old.
Naman Ramachandran Leaders and celebrities around the world are mourning the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, who died aged 96 on Thursday, ending a historic 70-year reign over the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Her son and heir, King Charles III, said: “We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished sovereign and a much-loved mother. I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world.” President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden said in a statement: “Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was more than a monarch. She defined an era. In a world of constant change, she was a steadying presence and a source of comfort and pride for generations of Britons, including many who have never known their country without her. An enduring admiration for Queen Elizabeth II united people across the Commonwealth. The seven decades of her history-making reign bore witness to an age of unprecedented human advancement and the forward march of human dignity.”
The death today of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, prompted an outpouring of remembrances and tributes from politicians, musicians, film & TV personalities, sports franchises and cultural institutions.
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sold-out Wembley gigs this month, Coldplay have added new UK and European gigs in 2023 to their ‘Music Of The Spheres’ world tour.The band have been on tour across the planet since the spring, and have now extended the tour behind their 2021 album to next year.Across May, June and July next year, the band will play Portugal, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands and more, with two new UK dates also added in Manchester and Cardiff.The new dates will kick off in Coimbra, Portugal on May 17, before the band will play two shows at Manchester’s Etihad Stadium on May 31 and June 1.A date in Cardiff at the Principality Stadium is also set for June 6, before the tour wraps up with two gigs at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam on July 15-16.Ahead of these shows, the band will wrap up their 2022 dates in Glasgow this week with two dates at Hampden Park tomorrow (August 23) and Wednesday (24).See the new dates below alongside a trailer for the tour. Tickets for the gigs will go on sale at 10am local time on Thursday August 25, and you can get yours here.MAY 2023 17 – Coimbra, Estádio Cidade de Coimbra 24 – Barcelona, Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys 25 – Barcelona, Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys 31 – Manchester, Etihad StadiumJUNE 2023 1 – Manchester, Etihad Stadium 6 – Cardiff, Principality Stadium 21 – Naples, Stadio Diego Armando Maradona 25 – Milan, San Siro 26 – Milan, San SiroJULY 20231 – Zurich, Stadion Letzigrund5 – Copenhagen, Parken6 – Copenhagen, Parken8 – Gothenburg, Ullevi9 – Gothenburg, Ullevi15 – Amsterdam, Johan Cruijff ArenA16 – Amsterdam, Johan Cruijff ArenAAcross the band’s six gigs at Wembley Stadium, they were joined by a bounty of special guests.