A spectacular concert of music and color to honor Elizabeth II

A spectacular concert of music and color, which brought together figures such as the Queen group, Rod Stewart or Andrea Bocelli and in which Elizabeth II herself took part, paid tribute this Saturday to the British head of state for her 70 years of service.

The concert started with the broadcast on the giant screens installed in the place of a funny performance by Elizabeth II, in which she was seen having tea with the character Paddington Bear, to whom she told him that she likes jam sandwiches and she was even seen taking out two slices of bread from her inseparable black bag.

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Living up to her well-known sense of humor and celebration, the 96-year-old queen even beat the start of the event by banging her tea saucer with a spoon to mimic the sound of “We will rock you.” of Queen.

Elizabeth II was followed by guitarist Brian May, who set the crowd ablaze with “We will rock you”, followed by “We are the champions”, as the assembled and members of the royal family in attendance waved british flags.

Due to her mobility problems, Elizabeth II has not been able to attend many of the celebrations, but she was represented by her eldest son and heir to the crown, Prince Charles, who took the stage to thank his mother for 70 years of service .

Images of Queen Elizabeth II are projected at Buckingham Palace as Duran Duran performs during the Platinum Jubilee concert in London, the third of four days of celebrations to mark the Platinum Jubilee. (Hannah McKay/Pool Photo via AP/)

“The scope of tonight’s celebration, and the warmth and affection throughout this Jubilee weekend, is our way of saying thank you, thank you from your family, from the country, from the British Commonwealth of Nations.”added the prince.

Events over a long bank holiday weekend in the UK are meant to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years of service. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali, Pool/)

“You promised to serve your whole life and you continue to do so. That is why we are here. That is what we celebrate tonight”, added the Prince of Wales, while images of different aspects of the life of Elizabeth II were reflected on the palace.

In this show, in which there was music, dance and speeches, figures such as Rod Stewart, Andrea Bocelli, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Stefflon Don, George Ezra or Elton John performed.

Prince William and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall watch the Platinum Jubilee concert taking place outside Buckingham Palace, London on the third of four days of celebrations to mark the Platinum Jubilee. (Chris Jackson/Pool via AP/)

An energetic Rod Stewart, in pinstripe trousers and a yellow jacket, roused the crowd with his song “Baby Jane”, before he had them sing along to “Sweet Caroline”, a favorite of English football fans.

The Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli sang Nessum dorma, in honor of the British sportsmen, some of whom were shown on the giant screens placed in the place.

Simon Le Bon, left, of the band Duran Duran, and Nile Rodgers perform at the Platinum Jubilee concert outside Buckingham Palace, London. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, Pool/)

The Duran Duran group was also present, with music and a show of color reflected on the palace’s facade while several models paraded on stage in wide yellow and red dresses and some young people danced to the rhythm of the songs.

Prince William, grandson of Elizabeth II, joined the celebration by highlighting the work of environmentalists and calling for a collective effort to save planet Earth.

Britain’s Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Britain’s Prince George of Cambridge and Britain’s Prince William, Duke of Cambridge react during the Platinum Party at Buckingham Palace as part of Britain’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations Queen Elizabeth II. (HENRY NICHOLLS / SWIMMING POOL / AFP /)

In a brief speech, the Duke of Cambridge highlighted the work of figures such as the naturalist David Attenborough, as well as the campaign of his grandfather, the Duke of Edinburgh, and his father, Prince Charles, to preserve green spaces.

The duke, second in line to the throne, said that climate change is currently the priority of governments around the world and admitted to being, like his grandmother, optimistic that planet Earth could be saved from its current “fragility”.

“If we harness the best of humanity and restore our planet, we will protect it for our children, for our grandchildren and for future generations to come,” the prince said.

Rod Stewart performs at the Platinum Jubilee concert taking place outside Buckingham Palace, London, on the third of four days of celebrations to mark the Platinum Jubilee. (AP/Alastair Grant, Pool/)

Before his intervention, images of elephants, lions, as well as the jungle were reflected in front of the palace, while the so-called “tree of trees” was also illuminated, a giant tree installed in front of the royal residence, representing the thousands of trees that the British have planted this year in honor of Elizabeth II.

Source: Elcomercio