Ed Sheeran says Queen’s Golden Jubilee 20 years ago is the reason he’s a musician

ROALD Dahl fans rejoiced in 2005 when a blockbuster remake of his 1964 book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory hit cinemas. The movie, directed by Tim Burton, received critical acclaim and a box office success - with some commenting it was more faithful to the original story than the 1971 Gene Wilder film.

Holly Willoughby has shared her experience of her 'magical' bus ride that saw her front and centre for the Queen's second and last appearance of the Platinum Jubilee weekend on the Buckingham Palace balcony.

Ed Sheeran’s had a busy few weeks of work but he’s now resuming his most important job – being a dad. The Bad Habits singer was a highlight at this weekend’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, delivering an emotional performance of his ballad Perfect in honour of the Queen’s 70-year reign at the Pageant on Sunday. Moments after his acoustic version of the track, Her Majesty appeared on the balcony at Buckingham Palace alongside senior members of the Royal family, just behind the stage where Ed had performed. Ed’s set came just a week after he performed at BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Coventry, so it’s no surprise he’s ready to retreat back to his family for a while. During an interview with Anita Rani on BBC One before his performance, the singer said: ‘I’m going back [to daddy duties] after this.

Prince Louis was captured sharing a tender moment with his mum, the Duchess of Cambridge, during the Platinum Jubilee Pageant on Sunday.  MORE: What Princess Charlotte said to Prince George on the Jubilee balcony - and it's really cute!The young royal was snapped showering Kate with kisses and cuddles while sitting on her lap to watch the epic carnival procession.

Following a performance honouring the Queen that was watched by millions, Ed Sheeran’s next project will be changing diapers.

Royal fans were in hysterics watching the Queen’s Jubilee Pageant, as they spotted a woman asleep behind Prince Charles in the Royal Box. The pageant is the fourth and final day of a long and jubilant weekend of celebrations to mark Her Majesty’s 70 years of reign.

Ed Sheeran is honoring Queen Elizabeth.

Queen has overcome her mobility issues at 96, to make a historic appearance at her Platinum Jubilee finale.Fans gathered at the Mall eagerly awaiting Her Majesty take to the Buckingham Palace balcony, and were given a boost when the royal standard was raised at around 4.31pm to mark her arrival from Windsor Castle.The thousands in attendance erupted into a riotous applause when the balcony doors opened to the monarch who has been forced to miss a number of the events due to "episodic mobility problems".The Queen had not been seen in public since Thursday for the Trooping of the Colour on the first day of the bank holiday celebrations but returned to the balcony following a colourful and eye-opening parade.A ceremonial military procession launched the Platinum Jubilee Pageant which spiralled into a weird and wonderful affair watched on by much of the royal family.The Queen was missing from the royal box during the day but greeted the crowds in attendances outside the Palace following a performance from Ed Sheeran who sang to a montage of the Queen.Brits were left howling after a woman sat behind Prince Charles at the Jubilee pageant was caught falling asleep several times during the event.Prince Charles and Camilla are watching the parade from the royal box alongside the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their three children.But not everyone was impressed by the scenes as Twitter users spotted one spectator falling asleep.One person said: "The woman falling asleep behind Prince Charles to the point they had to change camera angle had us in stitches, bless her! Sometimes you just need a snooze."While another commented: "Someone wake that lady up, she's been asleep the last 15mins."The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were also

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.

Boris Johnson at the Party at the Palace celebrations - whilst the politician was sat in the crowd.

The climactic day of the Platinum Jubilee will be marked by a pageant celebrating some key aspects of British life.

Elton John has sparked health concerns from worried fans after he ‘performed’ at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.Eager fans watched the event unfold at Buckingham Palace on BBC One on 4 June and many were excited to see their favourite musician perform for the monarch.However, the 75-year-old was forced to pre-record his piece which got the public wondering about his health.One fan posted on social media: "So gutted Elton John isn’t there and performing live! I thought he was :-( lovely song though, just not the same recorded."Another added: "Wonder how long ago Elton recorded? He looks in bad shape.."A third chipped in: "Elton has pre recorded because his voice isn't what it used to be. He needs help from technology and can no longer perform live without it.

Skipping another affair? After Prince Harry and Meghan Markle publicly attended the Service of Thanksgiving as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, the twosome were notably absent from her “Platinum Party” concert — though other royal family members were in attendance.

People from across the globe have travelled to London to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee this weekend. And, no Jubilee bash is complete without a huge concert outside Buckingham Palace.The long weekend has finally hit, well, the celebrations in honour of the Queen are about to step up a notch as we prepare for the highly-anticipated Party at the Palace.There's already been plenty of bank holiday excitement, from Trooping the Colour to a Service of Thanksgiving to the Queen that saw Prime Minister Boris Johnson booed by the crowd and two members of the procession collapse.

The Queen is the longest-serving British monarch and has become the first to reach a Platinum Jubilee.This special occasion will be celebrated over a four-day bank holiday weekend and will see street parties taking place across the country in the monarch's honour.There will also be a huge pop concert live in the grounds of Buckingham Palace which will see the likes of Craig David and Nile Rodgers perform their biggest hits.Celebrating 70 years on the throne this year, the Queen has already enjoyed several jubilee milestones that have been commemorated with spectacular events.Here is a look back at some of the most memorable and outrageous moments.Pop icon Grace Jones stole the show at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee back in 2012.The charismatic singer, who was then 64, put the nation in a spin as she hula-hooped her way through her performance of Slave to the Rhythm.She effortlessly swung her hips for the full four minute duration of her song.Grace has previously said that her decision to hula-hoop came from Elton John saying he wouldn't attend the show if she didn't.She took to the stage wearing a black and red leotard that showed off her long legs which she paired with an extravagant red hat.Grace has been hula-hooping since her childhood in Jamaica and shared some advice for anybody trying to take it up.Speaking to LA Times, she said: "Hula hooping requires hardly any movement.

Jubilee weekend is upon us, as the UK braces for a long weekend of celebration, nostalgia and maybe even a Pimm’s.Most of the nation will be planning to revel in and celebrate Her Majesty’s incredible achievement as the UK’s longest-serving monarch reaches 70 years on the throne.These celebrations must be fit for a queen, of course, and so some of the biggest names in the music industry will be turning out to perform at the nationwide knees up.There will be a huge range of superstars on show, all belting their hearts out in the name of Her Maj.Ed Sheeran is expected to pay tribute to the Queen and Prince Philip at the Platinum Jubilee Pageant on Sunday (June 5), while huge names like Elton John and Diana Ross are set to perform at the eagerly anticipated Platinum Party on Saturday at Buckingham Palace.The festivities will be opened by none other than Queen with Adam Lambert.

The Queen is celebrating her Platinum Jubilee this weekend, marking 70 years of her reign. While the event is bound to be full of plenty of joyous moments for the longest reigning monarch in British history, it will also be the first milestone the Queen is celebrating without Prince Philip by her side.The Queen became a widow last year when Prince Philip died aged 99 after 73 years of marriage. She previously paid tribute to her beloved husband calling him her “strength and stay” over the years.

George Ezra was the first act announced for the Queen’s Platinum Party at the Palace in front of an audience of 22,000 - and he can count on the support of one royal family member in particular.The award-winning singer has revealed the Duchess of Cambridge is a fan of his tunes and could be the reason he was so hot on the hitlist of artists to play the momentous occasion. Speaking ahead of Saturday's jubilee concert, he tells OK!: '“I’ve heard that Kate Middleton has one or two of my CDs! I haven’t met the Queen yet but if I do I’ll be on my best behaviour.” Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter. It would be little surprise that George is on the Duchess of Cambridge’s radar.

Award-winning singer George Ezra is holed up in his Hertfordshire home trying to stay cool about performing at the Platinum Party At The Palace jubilee concert.The singer has played just three shows since 2019 and is feeling the pressure of entertaining the Queen. “I played my first gig in London two weeks ago and just stood at the side of the stage saying, ‘How the f**k am I going to do this?’ I have to remind myself pop music should be fun. With the jubilee, it’s easy to overwhelm myself and get nervous.

Ed Sheeran has ascended to the top of the Official Trending Chart with his latest single, 2step.

Platinum Jubilee revellers will get to raise a glass to the Queen in balmy 22C sunshine – much warmer than the Diamond Jubilee or coronation, forecasters say. Even the weather is lining up to salute Her Majesty on Thursday, with scientists predicting the nicest day in more than 70 years for a royal jubilee or coronation.