Queen honored with Stonehenge tribute ahead of Platinum Jubilee

Last weekend's Platinum Jubilee was all about the Queen and her extraordinary 70 year reign but her great-grandson, Prince Louis, somehow still managed to steal the show.The cheeky four year old became a huge hit with royal fans and internet users everywhere. He was first observed pulling comical faces from the Buckingham Palace balcony during Trooping the Colour.

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.

While the Platinum Jubilee marked a time of national joy and pride, the celebrations were missing one major element for the Queen – the presence of Prince Philip.The late Duke of Edinburgh was a constant at the Queen’s side, and on what would have been his 101st birthday today, June 10, we take a look at their enduring love story. While their marriage was remarkable for many reasons, its 73-year longevity is what stands out most.

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

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 Harry and Camilla Parker Bowles biographer dropped the bombshell Tuesday during an appearance on the British talk show “GB News,” The Daily Mail reported.“I heard Netflix wanted these pictures of them with the royals,” Levin said of the alleged photo bombing of a different sort. “Because they would have sold it.

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.

Mike Tindall has spoken out after young members of the Royal Family stole the show over the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Prince Louis, four, first entertained the nation during his antics on Buckingham Palace’s balcony as the family watched the Trooping the Colour parade on Thursday 2 June. Photos of the youngster show him dramatically covering his ears from the sounds of the jets, whole he was also spotted casually having a chinwag with the Queen.

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.

ENHYPEN have released their rendition of Queen’s 1986 single ‘A Kind Of Magic’.The seven-member K-pop boyband, who hail from South Korean agency Belift Lab, released the cover of ‘A Kind Of Magic’ as part of Coca-Cola Japan’s 2022 Coke Studio summer campaign. The track was released on streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube Music yesterday (June 7).ENHYPEN’s rendition largely stays true to the original, with the members taking turns handling the verses and choruses on the track.

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.

Prince Harry was sweetly comforted by Meghan Markle during the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations, a lip reader confirms.

Westminster Council for the first time ever, setting in train Hamza's path to the Queen's Jubilee celebrations. Just after the election, the new Labour council leader, Adam Hug, approached him and asked "Do you want to be Lord Mayor?’" The ceremonial role, which lasts a year, has been held by peers, a former president of the Law Society, and Dame Shirley Porter over its history. Labour wanted the role to go to a symbol of modern Westminster, Hamza, who once featured in a Stormzy music video, and is the council's first Muslim to hold the post, seemed a perfect fit.

Sir Tom Jones is today marking his 82nd birthday, with fans taking to social media to send him their well-wishes.The legendary musician was notably absent during Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, leaving Britons wondering where he was during the concert.Some even logged onto Twitter to enquire why the knighted It’s Not Unusual singer wasn't performing for the monarch.Leckston said: “IMO Tom Jones should have played instead of Diana Ross at the end of the Jubilee Concert.“British born and bred and still with a magnificent voice, albeit he'll be 82 in two days time!” (sic)VerityKalcev agreed: “Could have had Tom Jones and Bonnie Tyler.

Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee where they performed some of their biggest hits, including “Don’t Stop Me Now.”

Pippa Middleton is riding the rumour wave after she sparked pregnancy rumours for baby number three during her appearance at the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations. The 38 year old sister to the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton appeared to be resting her hands on a baby bump when she arrived at Buckingham Palace on 4 June. And although she looked gorgeous in green dress with a v-neck, fans were quick to point out the possibility of another royal bundle of joy.

The Queen reportedly banned cameras from capturing her first meeting with great-granddaughter Lilibet. On Monday, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle released a brand new official picture of their baby daughter Lilibet as they reflected on the little girl's first birthday. And it has now been revealed that the 96 year old monarch met the adorable youngster for the first time on Thursday - the first day of her Platinum Jubilee celebrations.