Platinum Jubilee: Last News

Queen Elizabeth II.The former Take That star paid his respects to her following the monarch’s death last week and ahead of her state funeral today. The singer and TV show judge said he had a “tear in my eye” when he heard the news of the monarch's death. Gary - who first met the Queen in 1993 at the Royal Variety Performance - said she “did such a wonderful job and was such a wonderful example to us all".He said that the pair may have met up with one another as many as 30 times over the last 30 years. Gary spoke to The Sun about his track Sing, which he co-wrote alongside Andrew Lloyd Webber for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012, which formed part of an “impromptu concert” for the monarch.The concert, said the hitmaker, was an intimate gathering where he performed Sing for the Queen around the time of her birthday that same year. He said that the track was one of the Queen’s “favourite songs”. Gary told the publication that she had a way of putting people at ease around her, and wasn’t as intimidating as her title would suggest. He said: “She was so good at putting everyone at ease, she never let anyone feel intimidated.”Gary explained her focus during the Platinum Jubilee concert earlier this year was for everyone else to have a good time, rather than the focus being on her alone. Gary was propelled to mainstream success as part of Nineties boy band Take That. He also has previous experience judging music talent contests, having been a judge on The X Factor from 2011 to 2013.However, the Rule The World singer spoke in the past about feeling completely out of his comfort zone when having met the Queen on one occasion. The pop star had been asked to mastermind Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee concert in 2012 which included

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.

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

The singer spoke about the National Treasure buses, which saw each bus represent various decades from the 1950’s to the 2010’s. Lulu began by speaking about the positive impact the Jubilee has had on the nation. She said: “This feeling, the upliftment we have felt, the joy, the love. “We are all united because of our beautiful Queen, our hardworking Queen. “That’s what everyone is feeling, you can feel it through the screen.”As she spoke, viewers took to social media to react to her accent.@lliss19 wrote on Twitter: “Lulu and her transatlantic accent.”@NeilWhelan penned: “As is traditional with these occasions, Lulu's accent has changed between Scottish, American and English at least three times while I've been watching.”@Dan_Harvey74 said: “I see Lulu has decided to be Scottish again when she remembers.”@Lorna_xx put: “Have a drink each time Lulu changes her accent”. It follows after Lulu shared a new TikTok video where she became emotional about the Queen's reign.The clip showed the star reminiscing over attending the Queen’s Coronation when she was four years old. Lulu began crying as she recalled the moment she was asked to sing a song by her late father. While addressing her 5,600 followers, she said: “I remember the Queen's Coronation. “I was four years old and there was a street party in my home Glasgow where I come from.“And I remember being on my dad's shoulders and singing a song for the Queens Coronation. “It went down really well, went down a storm and I was a star for the day on the street.” Lulu then sang the song In A Golden Coach by Dickie Valentine.While she was singing the two verses, she became emotional for her viewers to see.She was on the verge of tears when she said: “Happy Platinum Jubilee

BBC Radio 2 listeners today after playing a public recording of Neil Diamond’s Sweet Caroline.The recording was a mash-up of various groups singing the song in a range of keys in honour of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.Zoe, 51, introduced a special recording of Sweet Caroline to her listeners, which was a compilation of different recordings from the general public. The BBC Radio 2 presenter’s unveiling of the special recording comes after Rod Stewart gave a one-off performance of the classic song at the Platinum Party at the Palace this weekend. Zoe told her listeners this morning: “A few weeks ago we were telling you about our big plans.“We wanted everyone to come together over the weekend and sing a big song as a Jubilee thank you day anthem.“Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond was the choice of Radio 2 listeners.Ten million of us joining together to sing and play. Rod Stewart was at the palace.

Emmerdale star Natalie Anderson, 40, renewed her wedding vows in a secret ceremony that even her husband, James Shepherd, knew nothing about.

Martin Lewis' wife made sure the accident didn't get in the way of her Platinum Jubilee celebrations as she partied on the 2000's bus alongside a group of A-listers.The BBC presenter posted several happy updates today in view of her 26,500 Instagram followers from the double-decker bus.Martin Lewis, Sir Cliff Richard, Gary Lineker, Dame Shirley Bassey and Idris Elba were among the 150 celebrities who travelled in double-decker buses to pay homage to the Queen's final day of her Platinum Jubilee celebrations.The happy couple were joined on their bus by the likes of Gok Wan, Dragons Den's Deborah Meaden, Mo Farah and Brian Conley.Lara posted pictures of the celebrities from the bus, including a repost of Gok Wan's selfie of the whole bus crew.A post shared by Lara Lewington (@laralewlew)She captioned the story: "Hiding behind a flag, but the 2000s Jubilee bus ride... and off we go."Lara also posted a selfie with Gok Wan who was the DJ for their double-decker bus.This comes after Lara sparked concern as she shared a selfie yesterday with large red cuts on her head, lip and nose.She captioned the photo in view of her 52,700 Twitter followers: "As an extremely clumsy person, always wobbly on two wheels, the electric scooter ride was never going to be a good idea.A post shared by Lara Lewington (@laralewlew)"After being cleaned up and stitched up, six days later I’m healing well, and I'm grateful it wasn’t worse.

Meghan Markle, 40, and Prince Harry, 37, are currently enjoying the Platinum Jubilee weekend in London with their two children, as they returned to support and celebrate the Queen's 70 year reign.The pair made headlines when they decided to step back as senior members of the Royal family, however, Anita Rani, 44, stood by the couple's decision at the time.Anita has hosted a range of popular shows, including Countryfile and This Morning, as well as presenting the BBC’s coverage of major royal events.She has always been very vocal about her love for the royal family, even quipping that her mother speaks about the royals "like they're our extended family".When Harry and Meghan stepped back as senior members of the royal family in 2020, Anita made sure to show her support to the pair.She wrote on Twitter at the time: "Gossipy aunties who can’t tolerate anyone living their own lives."Breaking away from the family?! ‘Hai hai’ I mean, seriously. (sic)"They are free to do what they want.

Naga Munchetty of BBC Breakfast has retweeted the wrath of one Twitter follower who spoke of how they "hate her with a passion" and delivered a sarcastic retort, which she signed off with a kiss.The furious debate began after she opted to appear at the Queen's Jubilee celebrations dressed in unconventional colours.Instead of choosing to represent the Union Jack flag colours of red, white and blue in her outfit, Naga opted for blue and yellow.Some speculated this could have been a show of support for Ukraine - but one Twitter user took exception and launched a fiery debate."She has an acknowledged loathing of British history, the monarchy and think’s it’s okay to mock our flag," @SilentM85649515 wrote."Was the flag mocking @TVNaga01 wearing EU colours to our Queens jubilee celebrations today?" she queried."Why is this Union flag hating woman even there? The Queen deserves better."The tweeter added her view that the bright yellow scarf Naga was wearing seemed inappropriate for the warm June weather.@Richard49058624 answered: "God I hate that woman with a passion @DefundBBC."Naga then waded into the debate by offering a personal reply."Ooh. You are passionate about me...

Nile Rodgers, 69, once opened up about the time his heart “stopped eight times” during a debauched night out with Iron Man’s Robert Downey Jr, 57.The musician recalled being brought back to life by doctors after narrowly escaping death.Nile claimed that he and the Avengers star had enjoyed a seriously heavy night together back in 1984, before things took a turn for the terrifying. The musician reportedly sprung back to life seconds before doctors pronounced him dead.In a resurfaced interview, he remembered: “I died eight times in one night and they brought me back. “Eight times my heart stopped.”“I was hanging out with Robert Downey Jr… It was coke and alcohol. “I was fine, but then I passed out,” he continued.“Typical rock n roll death…You choke on your own vomit,” he told The Guardian.The incident clearly had an effect on Nile, as now the star can boast being sober for a quarter of a century. Nile is an American musician, producer and composer, responsible for more than 500 million albums and 75 million single sales worldwide.He has a star in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and is also the chairman of the Songwriters Hall of Fame.Chic co-founder Nile is also a three-time Grammy Award-winner, responsible for songs such as 1977’s Everybody Dance and 1978’s Le Freak. The star has collaborated with some of the most famous musicians in the world, including Madonna and Duran Duran.He also produced David Bowie’s Let’s Dance following Chic’s breakup in 1983. More recently, he has worked with artists like Mick Jagger, Grace Jones, Christina Aguilera and Lady Gaga.Nile is set to join a star-studded list of talent set to perform at Platinum Party at the Palace this weekend. On Saturday, the Buckingham Palace-set celebration will

Prince William the first time they met. In an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk, the Capital FM DJ, 29, spoke about his first time meeting The Duke of Cambridge and how he massively broke royal protocol.

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Queen's Jubilee celebrations.The Capital FM DJ has spoken exclusively to Express.co.uk about the advice he received from his superstar parents, Martin Kemp and Shirlie Holliman, prior to his major hosting job for the The Platinum Party at the Palace on June 4.Roman has made quite a name for himself away from his parents - Spandau Ballet star Martin and Wham! singer Shirlie.He has presented his own breakfast show on Capital FM since 2017 and even came third on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! in 2019.As Express.co.uk asked Roman what his plans were for the celebrative weekend, the presenter revealed the advice he had received from his parents prior to his latest career ventureHe said: "I'm working every day! I am hosting the Platinum Jubilee concert which is crazy! So I am doing the coverage of that for the BBC."My parents are so up on me in terms of never looking towards what the next thing is in terms of never looking and saying 'Oh well if I do that I can get that'."Instead enjoy what you're doing in that moment and realise what a privilege it is that you're doing it!""I think that's what I am going to do.

Sir David Jason, 82, said Queen Elizabeth has set the “standard of what Great Britain stands for” when he joined the star-studded line-up for the Platinum Jubilee celebrations at the Royal Windsor Horse Show on Sunday night.The actor accompanied the likes of Dame Kelly Holmes, Ant and Dec and Dame Maureen Lipman for a segment which discussed what the Queen means to them.Appearing in an opulent room, David proclaimed that the Queen is a “wonderful woman” and praised her for 70 years of service.The Only Fools and Horses star said: “[The Queen] is the sort of standard of what Great Britain stands for.”Speaking over clips of Her Majesty attending her father George VI’s funeral aged 25, David continued: “To take on the responsibility that was handed to her on her father’s death was tremendous.“How many people that age do you know that could do anywhere near what was expected of her.“She showed such metal...a wonderful woman.”The actor then commended the Queen for the dedication she has shown throughout her reign.He applauded: “She is an example to us all about how you can be dedicated to something.“Whether it is your job, to life, to your religion, to whatever.Possibly the most surprising was Tom Cruise who introduced the King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery.Speaking on stage, the Top Gun actor said it was a “privilege” to be asked to take part in The Queen’s celebrations and gushed that he has “great respect” for the monarch.He said: “It’s a real privilege. I was just very honoured [when I was asked to be part of the Jubilee celebrations].