How were the musical performances in honor of Queen Elizabeth II

To the beat of Wonder Woman, by Alicia Keys, and with portraits of Elizabeth II’s life displayed on the facade of Buckingham Palace, the music world this Saturday paid a sentimental tribute to the Queen of England, for her 70 years on the throne.

Dozens of British musicians, dancers, sports and arts representatives took part in a massive concert in London on the third day of the “Platinum Jubilee”.

The organizers promised to surprise and they did not disappoint. In a video that featured the Queen, 96, having tea with Paddington the Bear and, with a sly smile, revealing a sandwich with jam hidden in her bag, she opened the show with humor.

Spanking silver spoons over porcelain mugs to the beat of We Will Rock You, the king and famous personality gave way to the legendary band Queen, with American singer Adam Lambert in the lead.

Guitarist Brian May recalled his achievement in 2002, when he played on the rooftop of the palace during his “golden jubilee”, returning to the heights, this time in front of the statue of Queen Victoria.

A total of 22,000 people attended the show, including Prince Charles and his wife Camilla. Prince William attended with his wife Catherine and children George and Charlotte.

The famous young prince thanked his grandmother for her environmental advocacy, while Charles stressed that the Queen, with the longest serving period in British history, “made history and is still making history”.

forced to rest

Among the lucky ones who got tickets, David Hitchens, who was invited to his work at British Public Health, said he was very happy. Tens of thousands of others followed the show through giant screens installed in central London, and millions on television, like the Queen herself, who, exhausted after the first-day festivities, had to cancel her attendance at other events in the world. Jubilee.

Passionate about equestrianism, the Queen was unable to attend the 243rd edition of the country’s most famous race, the Epsom Downs Derby, today. After appearing on her feet last Thursday on the balcony of Buckingham Palace for the opening festivities, she was “a little anxious”, which prompted her to cancel her attendance at Friday’s Thanksgiving service.

The Queen’s health has been a concern since doctors ordered her to rest in October, and it was later learned that she had spent a night in hospital for medical ‘exams’ whose nature was never determined.

Since then, he has canceled his attendance at various official business and started walking with a cane. She also contracted the coronavirus in February, which in her words made her “very tired”.

Horses are the Queen’s great passion, and during her 70-year reign she has only missed three times, most recently when it was held in 2020 without spectators due to the pandemic.

Street party

This Saturday also marks the first birthday of Lillibit, the youngest daughter of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Regardless of the tension created when the couple accused a member of the British royal family, who has not been released, of racism, the two had a meal last Thursday with the royal family, according to the press. Members of the monarchy wished the little girl a happy birthday on Twitter.

Throughout the day, hundreds of thousands of people celebrated Elizabeth II’s seventieth birthday with street parties. London resident Wendy Flynn commented: “We’ll never see anything like this again, because obviously next time we’ll have a king. This is our last queen and I think she’s fantastic.”

From the Queen to Diana Ross

Notable pop and rock figures passed through the platforms installed in front of the mansion, from Duran Duran to Rod Stewart, including Elton John, who gave a video presentation while on tour.

Several dignitaries sent recorded messages, including former first lady of the United States Michelle Obama, who said she was “deeply honored to share moments” with Elizabeth II.

There was no shortage of emotional photos, nor archival sound from the Queen. Nor are there international artists like American Alicia Keys – who sang a superstar dedicated to the King – and Diana Ross, 78, who wrapped up the show with her first UK live show in 15 years.

The jubilee celebrations, which began Thursday with a large military parade, will conclude on Sunday with another parade, another festive, to mark 70 years of rule with music and dance. And dozens of outdoor picnics, if rain forecasts don’t stop him.