Platinum Jubilee Concert - Full Performers List Revealed!

Queen Elizabeth had personal requests when it came to her Platinum Jubilee Concert. Alicia Keys, who performed at Saturday’s Platinum Party at the Palace, revealed in an Instagram post that the 96-year-old monarch requested the songs she sung at the royal-studded event.

Alicia Keys is seemingly addressing the backlash surrounding her performance at Queen Elizabeth‘s Platinum Jubilee concert.

Australian-born British gay activist Peter Tatchell revealed that he had refused an invitation from the organisers of the Queen’s platinum jubilee celebrations to join the event as a ‘national treasure’.Tatchell, in a piece in The Guardian, cited his opposition to the monarchy, the royals’ history of “war, colonialism and slavery” as well as the Queen’s refusal to acknowledge her LGBTQI “subjects” as the reason for refusing the honour. Tatchell said that he was surprised to receive a letter from the organisers inviting him to join the pageant outside the Buckingham Palace on June 5 on the final day of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations “as one of a select group of ‘National Treasures … celebrated, respected and admired people’.”The activist, who is a supporter of the campaign group Republic, said he turned down the invitation for a number of reasons. “While I doubt that the Queen is a raging homophobe, she doesn’t appear to be gay friendly.

Prince Louis definitely stole the show during Queen Elizabeth‘s Platinum Jubilee!

Party at the Palace viewers have accused Rod Steward of 'butchering' Sweet Caroline as Prince George sang along with his dad Prince William. Stewart put on an energetic performance at Saturday's Party at the Palace.

the Queen's Platinum Party At The Palace on Saturday. The music icon, 81, who has previously performed at both the 2002 Golden Jubilee and 2012 Diamond Jubilee celebrations, spoke of his sadness over not joining the glittering line-up which included Diana Ross, Queen and Elton John. Appearing on Sunday's Sky News, he was asked: 'And you did that in 2012, I remember that very well, at the Diamond Jubilee.

Prince George was spotted having a whale of a time as he sang along to Sir Rod Stewart singing Sweet Caroline. George, eight, was accompanied by his younger sister Charlotte, seven, and his parents, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge for the Party at the Palace.The family were, of course, sat in the Royal box alongside the likes of Prince Charles and Camila, Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie, and Zara Tindall. During this evening’s festivities for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, young George was spotted singing to the hit song, as Prince William enthusiastically did so as well.

Pippa Middleton has sparked speculation she and husband James Matthews are expecting their third child together.The 38 year old sister of Kate Middleton arrived at Buckingham Palace looking gorgeous in a green dress with a v-neck as she enjoyed the festivities on 4 June. Author and columnist Pippa, who recently followed in her sister's footsteps by recycling outfits, appeared to be glowing as she linked her hands together above her tummy while smiling to the camera.

, the Cambridge family (sans ) were treated to a tour of Cardiff Castle's stage ahead of a Platinum Jubilee Celebration Concert later in the evening. While Charlotte and George enjoyed playing with the sound mixing equipment, reportedly revealed that George is taking electric guitar lessons while Charlotte studies the piano. Princess Charlotte was also given a chance to conduct the orchestra for a rendition of  from Disney's .

J. Kim Murphy The Platinum Party at the Palace officially kicked off Saturday evening at Buckingham Palace with an opening sketch featuring Queen Elizabeth II and Paddington Bear sharing a meal.“Perhaps you would like a marmalade sandwich? I always keep one for emergencies,” Paddington Bear asks Her Majesty, procuring a sticky treat from his red bucket cap.“So do I,” the Queen replies, showcasing her own sandwich after reaching into her bag.

Queen Elizabeth is being celebrated with a star-studded concert, and the guest list has been revealed.

platinum jubilee concert is set to honour the Queen in the form of performances from many music stars. George Ezra, Alicia Keys and Brian May will be among the musicians set to take the stage at the BBC event on Saturday (5 June). But, who will be presenting the ceremony? That will be broadcasters Kirsty Young and Roman Kemp.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorJohn Lydon — a.k.a. Johnny Rotten, lead singer of the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd. — has written a brief and to-the-point editorial for the U.K.’s Times that ranges from his thoughts on the royal family to his wife’s struggle with Alzheimers, from Danny Boyle’s new biopic “Pistol” (which he fought legally) and his early struggles with fame.While the London-born Lydon, who has lived in Los Angeles for decades, courted controversy in recent years with statements in support of former President Trump, the editorial finds him as direct and unsentimental as ever.Yet the most striking statements are him effectively contradicting the world-shattering statements he made in the Sex Pistols’ first two singles, which laid the template for much of punk rock’s ethos: In it, he says “anarchy is a terrible idea” (defying the group’s first single, “Anarchy in the U.K.”) and “God bless the Queen,” which reverts the withering sarcasm of the group’s second single, “God Save the Queen” (“and the fascist regime”) as Britain observes Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee.

Platinum Jubilee flyover will go down in history. The 4-year-old son of Prince William and Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, became instant meme-worthy gold for images of him covering his ears and making “Home Alone” Macaulay Culkin-inspired faces while standing next to his great-grandma. Twitter immediately erupted with the photo of a stone-cold Elizabeth alongside a screaming Louis with a variety of hilarious interpretations.

Barack Obama is virtually joining the Platinum Jubilee celebration. Obama sent a video message to Queen Elizabeth II to congratulate her on her 70th anniversary as a queen.“May the light of your crown continue to reign supreme,” Obama said during the BBC broadcast of Trooping the Colour. “When you’re president of the United States, you meet a lot of remarkable people, and you try under all circumstances to retain your composure,” the 44th president began his message.