Paul McCartney’s Jubilee tribute to queen: ‘Congrats ma’am!’ on ‘70 beautiful years’

Elton John has been a close friend of the royal family for decades - and is privy to many of their well-kept secrets.

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee outside Buckingham Palace on Saturday.The musician joined Greg James on BBC Radio 1 as he addressed his royal ban on-air today.Greg said: "I can't let you go without talking about the Jubilee Party at the Palace."George mused: "That old thing.""What a thing to be a part of," Greg continued. "A lot of listeners messaged me on Monday morning going, 'Oh my god, did you see that George had to change his lyrics.'"The musician sighed, as he replied: "Honestly, you get the call to play.

Platinum Jubilee last week.The 62-year-old was spotted out and about on the grounds of Windsor Park on Thursday morning for the first time since he was forced to skip his mother’s festivities celebrating 70 years as monarch.The Duke of York passed on appearing with the rest of the Firm on the balcony of Buckingham Palace for Trooping the Colour, as well as other Jubilee celebrations, due to “conveniently” contracting COVID-19.Andrew was seen leaving his home at Windsor Park and getting into a large black Range Rover.The disgraced Prince — who was stripped of his military and royal titles earlier this year after being accused of sexual assault — got into the driver’s seat of his car and went for a ride out of the housing complex.A spokesperson for Buckingham Palace released a statement on June 2 noting that Andrew caught the coronavirus.“After undertaking a routine test, the duke has tested positive for COVID and with regret will no longer be attending tomorrow’s service,” the memo read.The Queen’s second son seemingly tested positive despite looking healthy while riding a horse just a day prior to the announcement.Royal watchers were skeptical of the diagnosis, taking to Twitter at the time to express their confusion. “Covid?? I call bulls–t on that one,” one Twitter user said.

Queen as a "sister", and British Eurovision winner Sam Ryder seemed to fit the bill, some viewers were confused when Alicia belted out 'Empire State Of Mind' at the event, as the song is about New York."I mean I love Alicia Keys and this song BUT WHAT is an AMERICAN doing at the PLATINUM JUBILEE CONCERT singing about NEW YORK?????" one fan, @Magdalena_0319, tweeted in confusion.She exclaimed that Robbie Williams, Tom Jones, Paul McCartney or even Gary Barlow would have been a better choice than American Alicia.The songstress also took to the stage for soulful renditions of City of Gods, Superwoman and Girl On Fire.However her theme, according to some viewers, didn't "encapsulate our Queen"."Call me old fashioned, but why is Alicia Keys singing about NY when she is celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in LONDON?" concurred @Honestlnjim."Alicia Keys and New York – my fave song but one that doesn't exactly scream the Queen and jubilee tbf," joked @janemartinson.Meanwhile @bracealmighty exclaimed: "BBC: Have you got any songs that really encapsulate our Queen, that sum up her time on the throne and that really celebrate her 70 years running our country?"ALICIA KEYS: Yep…*plays opening notes to New York*#PlatinumPartyatthePalace."While it might have seemed an unusual way to celebrate the Queen's seven decade reign on a British throne, it turned out there was a reason - Her Majesty herself had requested it.Even Alicia's 12-year-old son Egypt weighed in with his own opinion, declaring solemnly that it was "against the law" not to obey the Queen.In her behind the scenes video capturing all the action from the big day, she told the world: "[I’m] telling the boys that the Queen requested the songs that I’m singing, and they

Princess Eugenie cropping Kate Middleton out of a group photo from Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Eugenie is known to be particularly close to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, and the photo editing has been seen as the princess “clearly making a statement for & behalf of Harry & Meghan” The 32-year-old princess posted a series of images from the once-in-a-lifetime celebration to her Instagram account.She wrote: “Thank you, Your Majesty, Grannie, for 70 years of service, selflessness and dedication.

Princess Charlotte's subtle and sweet gesture to the Queen shows that she is taking after her mother Kate Middleton, a body language expert has explained.The seven year old accompanied her mother Kate, dad Prince William and brothers Prince George and Prince Louis for a weekend of Jubilee celebrations for Her Majesty's seventy years on the throne. And in the closing moments of the celebrations on Sunday afternoon, Charlotte joined the monarch, her parents, brothers, Prince Charles and Camilla on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.Taking centre stage, the youngster's quick act showed that she was emulating Kate, with Judi James stating: "Charlotte stood to attention and sang the anthem as confidently as Louis beside her, but she again showed her empathetic, caring side." Speaking to The Mirror, Judi reflected: "When Beatrice was sobbing uncontrollably during Prince Philip's memorial, it was Charlotte who threw her a concerned glance, prompting Beatrice to smile to show she was ok.

While the last weekend's celebrations were all about the Queen, it was her great-grandson Prince Louis who ended up stealing the show. The royal family were out in force during the extended Bank Holiday weekend for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Mike Tindall is shedding some insight on Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.  Tindall, who is married to the Queen’s granddaughter Zara, recently appeared on "The Good, The Bad and The Rugby" podcast, where he shared that the Royal children had a "real sugar high" during the last event of Queen Elizabeth’s Jubilee on Sunday. Tindall shared a first-hand account of the celebrations to the host Alex Payne and touched on Prince Louis’ viral moment during the pageant.  (Rear L-R) Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Mike Tindall and (front row L-R) Kate Middleton and Prince Louis attend the Platinum Pageant.Tindall shared that the children had a "real sugar high" during the celebration.

Mike Tindall is shedding some insight on Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.  Tindall, who is married to the Queen’s granddaughter Zara, recently appeared on "The Good, The Bad and The Rugby" podcast, where he shared that the Royal children had a "real sugar high" during the last event of Queen Elizabeth’s Jubilee on Sunday. Tindall shared a first-hand account of the celebrations to the host Alex Payne and touched on Prince Louis’ viral moment during the pageant.  (Rear L-R) Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Mike Tindall and (front row L-R) Kate Middleton and Prince Louis attend the Platinum Pageant.Tindall shared that the children had a "real sugar high" during the celebration.

Gatekeep queen. Queen Elizabeth banned Lilibet photos from being taken. The British monarch met with her great-granddaughter during her Platinum Jubilee. However, she forbid photos of her and her namesake together.

The Queen had a simple but harsh two word response to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's request to photograph her first meeting with great grand-daughter Lillibet.

The Queen has reportedly withdrawn from the opening ceremony of the iconic Commonwealth Games as she continues to suffer from difficulties with her mobility. According to the Mirror, her eldest son and the future king, Prince Charles, 73, will be standing in for her at the event.The show takes place in Birmingham on July 28, and it will be another event the 96 year old monarch has pulled out of in recent months, including some parts of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Prince Edward, Princess Anne, and other senior royals are also reportedly scheduled to appear at the opening.

What the monarch wants! Alicia Keys responded to backlash about her set list for Party at the Palace — and revealed that Queen Elizabeth II chose all the songs herself.

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.

Prince Louis, with his appearances proving memorable at every occasion. The little four-year-old prince, son of Kate Middleton and Prince William, was seen on Buckingham Palace's balcony on Thursday (June 2) and Sunday (June 5) as well as at the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Pageant. Each moment brought with it something iconic - whether it was his screaming with his hands covering his ears during the RAF flypast, his adorably serious saluting, his cheeky waves, or the hilarious time he put his fingers in his mouth and pulled a face.

Rod Stewart's wife has revealed that his vocal cords were affected by covid as he performed Sweet Caroline at the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Platinum Jubilee concert on June 4.The “No One” crooner, 41, performed her hits “Empire State of Mind,” “Girl on Fire” and “Superwoman.” However, British viewers were especially confused when Keys decided to harmonize her 2009 single, a love letter to New York City, on a London stage.The Manhattan native took to social media on Monday and revealed in a behind-the-scenes featurette that the 96-year-old monarch herself “personally” requested the concert’s playlist.“Telling the boys that the Queen requested the songs that I’m singing,” she said in her clip as she lounged with her sons Egypt, 11, and Genesis, 7, in a golf cart. “And they were like, ‘You can’t refuse the Queen.'”“You can’t refuse the Queen.

A royal success! Queen Elizabeth II is pleased with the outcome of her Platinum Jubilee celebration — despite having to miss a few events, a source exclusively reveals in the new issue of Us Weekly.

The Queen once reacted hilariously to her eldest son Prince Charles, 73, calling her “mummy” in one of his speeches. Prince Charles took to the stage at Saturday’s Party at the Palace to pay tribute to his 96 year old mother, and gushed over the Queen’s achievement over her last 70 years on the throne. "Your Majesty, Mummy,” he began, using a phrase he's often said in public.

certainly played up his antics for the camera during Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee last weekend.So much so that he was giving royal photographer Chris Jackson a hard time snapping the young royal during the festivities.The 4-year-old was quite the superstar during celebrations to commemorate the queen’s 70 years on the throne when he made plenty of funny faces during various events.On his Instagram Stories, Jackson — who has photographed the British royal family for over two decades — admitted that he had a difficult time shooting Louis because he was too busy cackling to take a good photo.“I was struggling to keep the camera still as I was chuckling whilst taking these photos, what a character,” he wrote, according to Hello! Magazine. “Thanks to everyone for all your comments and kind messages over the last few days.

Contradicting claims over an alleged picture request have gone viral since the California-based couple introduced baby Lilibet, 1, to the Queen for the first time last Wednesday, after jetting to the UK to partake in Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Reports from multiple other outlets claim Harry, 37, and Markle, 40, wanted their personal photographer to take happy snaps of the Queen and 1-year-old Lilibet — but were shut down. According to one anonymous source, they were told: “No chance.