Strictly star Len Goodman slammed for curry powder comment on BBC Platinum Jubilee show

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Queen Elizabeth II was notably absent from multiple Platinum Jubilee events due to her "episodic mobility issues." Royal historian Robert Lacey explained the decision had to do with minimizing the distress the citizens of the British monarch might feel if she stumbled. "She would not want to stumble – not for her own sake but for the distress it would cause other people," Lacey told People magazine. However, her absence was even felt at events she did attend.

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.

Platinum Jubilee pageant. Former Strictly Come Dancing judge Goodman, 78, appeared on the pre-pageant coverage on the BBC alongside chef John Torode and host Kirsty Young. During a discussion about what food people would be eating over the Jubilee, Young pressed Goodman on if he was good in the kitchen.

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Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman shocked BBC viewers today as he recalled his nan used to call Coronation Chicken "foreign muck". The 78 year old dance expert was sat on the sofa talking to Kirsty Young who was presenting the Queen's Platinum Jubilee pageant on the BBC, when he made the eye-raising comments. As he was talking to Kirsty, he revealed that he had tried Coronation Chicken for the very first time just last night.The popular sandwich filler, made up of chicken and a creamy curried mayonnaise, was invented for the Queen’s Coronation which took place on June 2, 1953.

Len Goodman sparked outrage on BBC One after he recalled what his grandmother thought of curry powder. He said his nan referred to curry as 'foreign muck' and he was left 'worried' about the dish which he admits was 'ridiculous' after he enjoyed eating Coronation Chicken.

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.

Superstars from both sides of the Atlantic joined forces on Saturday evening in London to put on a Platinum Party at the Palace, as part of the celebrations to celebrate the British monarch’s 70th anniversary on the throne. 

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.

Zara Tindall has shared an update on her grandmother Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II after she pulled out of attending the Epsom Derby Festival today on Saturday 4 June. The 41 year old arrived at the venue in the south of England looking gorgeous in a vibrant blue dress, which she teamed with a matching hat and silver accessories. She was accompanied by her husband Mike, 43, who looked dapper in a grey suit, as well as her mum Princess Anne, 71, who donned an off-white checked dress for the occasion.

Members of the Royal Family are out in full force on Saturday as they continue to attend Platinum Jubilee events across the country ahead of tonight's Party at the Palace. From appearing together on Buckingham Palace' balcony for Trooping the Colour, to heading to St Paul's Cathedral for a Service of Thanksgiving, the family have now spread their wings to widen the Queen's celebrations across the UK. Anne, the Princess Royal, has arrived in Epsom for the Derby Day with her family after a quick trip to Edinburgh Zoo in Scotland.