Elton John continued to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II at a concert following her death, telling his audience that they were going to ‘celebrate her life’.On Thursday September 8, Buckingham Palace announced that the Queen – who reigned for 70 years – had died at Balmoral at the age of 96 after doctors became concerned for her health.Members of the royal family, including Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince Harry, made their way to the estate, with tributes pouring in from across the world and from celebrities including Dame Helen Mirren, Daniel Craig and Piers Morgan.In a statement, Sir Elton described the late monarch as an ‘inspiring presence’, saying he would ‘miss her dearly’.He continued to honour the Queen on Thursday evening during a concert in Toronto, Canada, telling the spectators: ‘She was an inspiring presence to be around… she was fantastic.
She led the country through some of our greatest and darkest moments with grace and decency and a genuine caring warmth.’The Rocket Man singer said that being 75, the Queen had ‘been with me all my life’, adding: ‘I feel very sad that she won’t be with me anymore, but I’m glad she’s at peace, and I’m glad she’s at rest and she deserves it.’Elton John pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth on her passing Toronto 2022 #EltonJohn #QueenElizabethII #Toronto pic.twitter.com/pe91kRr8nhHer Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has died after 70 years on the throne, with her death announced by Buckingham Palace on September 8, 2022.
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