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Tens of thousands of people flocked to Buckingham Palace to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee on Saturday and watch a pop concert that started ...

Queen's "We Will Rock You" then opened the show, with other performers including the cast of "Hamilton," Alicia Keys and Diana Ross. Elizabeth was instrumental in creating the latter and many regard its success as her greatest achievement. Polls suggest a comfortable majority believe the monarchy should remain. You laugh and cry with us and, most importantly, you have been there for us, for these 70 years. "Your majesty, you have been with us in our difficult times. "You have met us and talked with us.

Prince of Wales praises his mother's ability to 'bring us together' at Platinum Jubilee Party at the Palace.

“Tonight has been full of such optimism and joy – and there is hope. Never before have we had so much power to change the big things,” he said. You laugh and cry with us and, most importantly, you have been there for us, for these 70 years. “Your Majesty, you have been with us in our difficult times. “You have met us and talked with us. Represented here tonight in this great audience.”

A very special guest made an appearance at Buckingham Palace to help the Queen celebrate her Jubilee party. Paddington Bear was invited by the Queen and was ...

In a scene-stealing moment, the Queen can then be seen pulling out an identical marmalade sandwich from her handbag, as she says smiling: "So do I, I keep mine in here." And she keeps a spare marmalade sandwich in her handbag!! #PlatinumJubileeconcert" In the hilarious sketch, it takes a few moments for Paddington to realise that he has perhaps forgotten his manners when he says rather belatedly: "Oh, terribly sorry." Paddington Bear, wearing his trademark red hat and blue coat said: "Thank you for having me, I do hope you're having a lovely jubilee." A very special guest made an appearance at Buckingham Palace to help the Queen celebrate her Jubilee party.

Prince Charles thanked the Queen on behalf of 'the whole world' for her incredible dedication to duty. He paid tribute to his mother and said everyone ...

“Looking back, we think of the countless State occasions that are milestones along this nation’s road. Charles noted The Queen has been with us in difficult times with a picture of Her Majesty’s “We will meet again” in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, and also in times of “pride, joy, and happiness” such as the 1966 World Cup Trophy which she presented to England Captain Bobby Moore. Royal sources confirmed the Queen was feeling “much better for resting” and was hoping to save herself to appear in part at tomorrow’s rousing finale of the People’s Pageant in London. “My Papa would have enjoyed the show and joined us wholeheartedly in celebrating all you continue to do for your country and your people.” In a further emotional ode to his mum, Charles made a perhaps unprecedented observation of the Queen’s character, revealing how she has shared with her subjects the joy and the pain of life. Her Majesty had in 1997 at a speech to celebrate her Golden Wedding Anniversary, told how the Duke of Edinburgh had always remained her “strength and stay” throughout their marriage.

Charles said of the Queen in his Jubilee speech: 'You laugh and cry with us and, most importantly, you have been there for us, for these 70…

So, Your Majesty, that is why we all say ‘thank you’,” he said. He added: “You have met us and talked with us. That is what we celebrate tonight.” “My Papa would have enjoyed the show and joined us wholeheartedly in celebrating all you continue to do for your country and your people.” That is why we are here. The Prince of Wales has paid a moving, personal tribute to the Queen at the Jubilee Party at the Palace, calling her “Mummy” and thanking her for being there for the nation in good times and bad for 70 years.

Since the coronation in 1952, Britain has been transformed. Yet a few continuous threads have proved to be indestructible.

Football and the BBC Radio series The Archers, which began in 1951, are national dramas that have been running continuously for 70 years. To take a glaring example, professional football: in 1952, the maximum, capped wage was £14 a week – about double the national average. Currently it’s £31,980 in the UK. In 1952, it was £390 which, adjusted for inflation, is £13,260. For those born in 1952 it was 71.5 years, which is roughly the life expectancy of a woman born in India today. Nowadays it is 79 for the UK, and Madagascar is closest to the 1952 figure, with 66.53 years. Female life expectancy in the UK today is 82.8 years.

Paddington Bear echoed the mood of the night when he told the Queen “Happy Jubilee Ma'am. And thank you. For everything”. The Prince of Wales speaks on ...

“You have met us and talked with us. That is what we celebrate tonight.” For everything” in a comic sketch with the monarch that stole the show. The Duke of Cambridge also took to the stage and hailed the Platinum Jubilee concert as full of “optimism and joy” as he praised the Queen for her “hope” in the future of the planet. That is why we are here. That is what we celebrate tonight.”

Prince William and Charles also paid tribute to the Queen during hearfelt speeches given at the end of the Platinum Party.

“Tonight has been full of such optimism and joy – and there is hope. Prince William hailed the Platinum Jubilee concert as full of “optimism and joy” as he praised his grandmother for her “hope” toward the future of the planet. Prince William and Charles also paid tribute to the Queen during hearfelt speeches given at the end of the Platinum Party

As musicians including Alicia Keys and Georga Ezra prepared to perform at the BBC event, a pre-recorded segment was shown to viewers in which the Queen herself ...

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The Queen kick-started an array of star-studded performances at the concert with a heart-warming short film alongside a national treasure – Paddington Bear.

He added: “You have met us and talked with us. The 78-year-old soul singer was the last to take to the stage, dressed in a white and black tiered voluminous dress with silver jewellery, and delivered a selection of her hit songs. His speech came shortly after his son, the Duke of Cambridge, paid tribute to his grandmother's "optimism" and praised her for her "hope" for the future of the planet, along with a nod to his father and grandfather's environmental efforts. The future king paid a touching tribute to his mother and told her his late father, "Papa" Philip, was there "in spirit" enjoying celebrations in honour of the Queen. At the end of the hit song, Sir Rod shouted to the crowd "up the NHS" and "God save Ukraine". Prince George and Princess Charlotte, who earlier made a surprise visit to Cardiff Castle with their parents for a Jubilee event, were sat in the front row of the royal box for the concert alongside the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge as they stayed up late to make a surprise appearance.

Paddington Bear echoed the mood of the night when he told the Queen “Happy Jubilee Ma'am. And thank you. For everything”. The Prince of Wales speaks on ...

“You have met us and talked with us. That is what we celebrate tonight.” For everything” in a comic sketch with the monarch that stole the show. The Duke of Cambridge also took to the stage and hailed the Platinum Jubilee concert as full of “optimism and joy” as he praised the Queen for her “hope” in the future of the planet. That is why we are here. That is what we celebrate tonight.”

Prince Charles paid an emotional personal tribute to his mother, Queen Elizabeth, on Saturday during celebrations to mark her Platinum Jubilee, praising the ...

Queen's "We Will Rock You" then opened the show, with other performers including the cast of "Hamilton," Alicia Keys and Diana Ross. Elizabeth was instrumental in creating the latter and many regard its success as her greatest achievement. Polls suggest a comfortable majority believe the monarchy should remain. You laugh and cry with us and, most importantly, you have been there for us, for these 70 years. "Your majesty, you have been with us in our difficult times. "You have met us and talked with us.

Charles said the Queen was watching at home at Windsor with “much emotion” and “immense regret” at not being there. Platinum Jubilee The Prince of Wales during ...

So, Your Majesty, that is why we all say ‘thank you’,” he said. He added: “You have met us and talked with us. That is what we celebrate tonight.” That is why we are here. In a touching moment, Charles spoke of his “much missed” late father the Duke of Edinburgh, calling him “My Papa” and saying the Queen’s late husband Philip was there “in spirit” to cheers from the crowd. The Prince of Wales has paid a moving, personal tribute to the Queen at the Jubilee Party at the Palace, calling her “Mummy” and thanking her for being there for the nation in good times and bad for 70 years.

The monarch appeared alongside the digitally animated character in secretly recorded footage which aired at the BBC's Platinum Party at the Palace.

Capturing this lovely encounter was an absolute joy and unique privilege for the whole team.” Start your Independent Premium subscription today. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy policy and Terms of service apply. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy policy and Terms of service apply. “There was an interest in the filming and animation process and the opportunity to invite a famous bear to tea was just too much fun to miss. The monarch and the famous bear – both much-loved British institutions – met for a chaotic cream tea at Buckingham Palace in a special, secretly-pre-recorded sequence played at the start of the televised BBC’s Platinum Party at the Palace.

Read more about Prince Charles, William pay tribute to queen Elizabeth at Jubilee concert on Business-standard. The 96-year-old monarch did not attend the ...

More subscription to our online content can only help us achieve the goals of offering you even better and more relevant content. As we battle the economic impact of the pandemic, we need your support even more, so that we can continue to offer you more quality content. Business Standard has always strived hard to provide up-to-date information and commentary on developments that are of interest to you and have wider political and economic implications for the country and the world. The queen has not attended any of the festivities since Thursday due to what the palace describes as episodic mobility issues. Even during these difficult times arising out of Covid-19, we continue to remain committed to keeping you informed and updated with credible news, authoritative views and incisive commentary on topical issues of relevance. It was the couple's first public appearance in the U.K. since they stepped back from royal duties and moved to California two years ago. Your support through more subscriptions can help us practise the journalism to which we are committed. Our subscription model has seen an encouraging response from many of you, who have subscribed to our online content. Their two children, Archie and Lilibet, who turned one Saturday, haven't yet made an appearance during this trip. That is what we celebrate tonight." That is why we are here. Prince William

The gig kicked off with a film of The Queen having tea with Paddington Bear, bringing back memories of the video she shot with Daniel Craig as James Bond ...

Mack told the crowds: "We are here right outside the gates of Buckingham Palace for the party of a lifetime. "Tonight has been full of such optimism and joy - and there is hope. In that time, mankind has benefited from unimaginable technological developments and scientific breakthroughs. The Duke of Cambridge praised the Queen for her "hope" in the future of the planet, echoing her speech to the COP26 climate change summit, when she spoke about working together in a "common cause". The gig kicked off with a film of The Queen having tea with Paddington Bear, bringing back memories of the video she shot with Daniel Craig as James Bond for the London 2012 Olympics. The gig kicked off with a film of The Queen having tea with Paddington Bear, bringing back memories of the video she shot with Daniel Craig as James Bond for the London 2012 Olympics.

Queen Elizabeth II is celebrating her 70-year Platinum Jubilee aged 96 (Picture: Andrew Matthews – WPA Pool/Getty Images).

And the Queen’s aunt Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester lived to be 102. - Where to go in London to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend - 70 facts about the Queen to mark her 70 years on the throne - Queen shares new portrait and special message to nation for Platinum Jubilee It’s not hard to imagine that there would be a coin minted for the Queen’s 100th – and that parks, places and more would be named Elizabeth in her honour. The Queen is currently 96 years of age, and is the longest-serving monarch in British history.

Paddington told the Queen how he ensured he always had his favourite treat on him just in case. The Queen responded by saying: 'So do I,' before opening her ...

Capturing this lovely encounter was an absolute joy and unique privilege for the whole team." For everything." "There was an interest in the filming and animation process and the opportunity to invite a famous bear to tea was just too much fun to miss. Buckingham Palace said the Queen felt the opportunity to invite Paddington to tea was "too fun to miss". The monarch and the famous bear met for a chaotic cream tea at Buckingham Palace in a special, secretly-pre-recorded sequence played at the start of the televised BBC's Platinum Party at the Palace. The Queen responded by saying: "So do I," before opening her bag and declaring: "I keep mine in here", before showing her very own ready-made supply of the bread and orange preserve staple, adding: "For later."

To kick things off, the Queen appeared in a skit that saw her sitting down for a spot of tea with the iconic character. Over the course of the two-minute skit ...

The sketch ended with both Paddington and the Queen tapping along to the opening beats of Queen’s We Will Rock You using their teaspoons and cups. Over the course of the two-minute skit, Paddington was seen swigging tea straight from the spout, before offering the monarch a sample of his favourite delicacy: a marmalade sandwich. Despite some of the biggest names in music taking to the stage during the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Concert on Saturday night, the true scene stealer of the evening was a certain duffle coat-wearing, marmalade-munching teddy bear.

Thousands flocked to Buckingham palace in London to watch a star-studded concert and witness floating corgis and teapots in the skies in a stunning drones ...

It was not the first time the queen has revealed her comic talents to a large audience. But she was, he said, “watching these celebrations with much emotion, having, I hope, finished her marmalade sandwich.” “So do I,” confides the queen, who then opens her black handbag. The queen wasn’t at the concert. It’s all very posh but things, of course, go wrong for the accident-prone bear. A teapot goes flying and a dessert is splattered on a butler’s face.

"Perhaps you would like a marmalade sandwich?" Paddington Bear asks Her Majesty, procuring a sticky treat from his red bucket cap. "I always keep one for ...

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I want to enjoy the jubilee, but I am conflicted…

But in 2014, the traumatised Syrian war veteran Dr David Nott visited the palace and was overcome by a PTSD attack when the Queen asked him about his work. And my gran loved the Queen; because of the second world war; because of the corgis; and because of getting a television to watch the coronation in 1953. But what does it mean to wave a British flag, now that Brexit has trashed our international reputation, compromised England’s relationship with Scotland and Northern Ireland and left our most precious cultural institutions at the mercy of the sadistic philistine gentleman thugs elected to deliver it? “Why do you always have to act stupid all the time and ruin everything?” my gran despaired, not realising there was a career in it. And to this day I bitterly regret making a stupid scrunched-up monkey face to my mum’s camera as the royal car drove past us and the Queen waved her white glove, after our eight-hour wait at the railings on Solihull high street. My gran was a spiritual forebear of that generation that voted for Brexit, ruined their great-grandchildren’s futures and then promptly died.

Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, at the Oval for lunch as more than 10000 people due to take part in procession.

But perhaps the lack of interest should come as no surprise to organisers. I won’t begrudge people a good time. I’m sick of it. “He said at the end how great it was that everyone comes together this weekend,” she said. For those suffering from jubilee fatigue, it will be a welcome end to the seemingly never-ending displays of pageantry and sycophantic declarations of affection for the monarchy. Elizabeth II has been on the throne for 70 years, as I am sure you have heard. She is 96 years old. “We see it with neighbours, right? Let’s hope we don’t do that. People who don’t know each other are out having fun.” There also seemed to be nobody in attendance at the screening of events in the centre of Perth. People are gathering for a Big Jubilee Lunch on Windsor’s Long Walk as part of the platinum jubilee celebrations.

The four-day-long festivities in celebration of Queen Elizabeth's 70-year reign conclude today with a pageant.

Start your Independent Premium subscription today. The public can expect to see the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Attendees could see the images of the young monarch waving from the backseat of the coach, and Prince Charles stood up as the coach passed by at the pageant that brings the platinum jubilee celebrations to a close. A hologram of a young Queen was projected onto the Gold State Coach as it travelled through the Platinum Jubilee Pageant today. As a part of today’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant, a hologram of the Queen aged 25 at the 1953 coronation was projected onto the Gold State Coach as it was paraded through central London. Horses have led the the Queen’s Gold State Coach down The Mall as the Platinum Jubilee Pageant gets underway.

Ahead of the film being played at the jubilee concern, Paddington Bear tweeted: 'Today is the day to try something new'

The scene then went through an extensive visual effects process to bring Paddington to life. Capturing this lovely encounter was an absolute joy and unique privilege for the whole team.” For later.” But generally, where possible, we just tried to eliminate everything and have a stick for reference once we had rehearsed.” Pablo Grillo, the animation supervisor for Framestore, the creative studio responsible for the Paddington films, previously told Fxguide that a range of techniques were used on set to film the bear including an eyeline marker, rehearsals with a physical comedian and substituting an actor of a similar height. But her appearance with Paddington Bear – which saw the monarch reveal a marmalade sandwich from her trademark black Launer handbag – to mark her Platinum Jubilee delighted the British public and stole the show in a weekend full of celebrations.

The 260-year-old carriage had taken her to and from her coronation in 1953. Today the coach, flanked by guardsmen on horseback, featured archival footage of ...

Today the coach, flanked by guardsmen on horseback, featured archival footage of Her Majesty, making it seem as if she was inside. The same 260-year-old carriage had taken her to and from her coronation in 1953. The 260-year-old carriage had taken her to and from her coronation in 1953.