Some 22,000 people are expected this Saturday, June 4, on the forecourt of Buckingham Palace, in London.
As part of Queen Elizabeth II's platinum jubilee, an event marking her 70 years of reign, scheduled until June 5, a giant concert is planned for this third day of historic festivities.
It's time for music, celebration and the celebration of talents, after the solemnity of the religious service which paid homage to him the day before, Friday June 3, at Saint Paul's Cathedral.
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Preparations for the Queen's Jubilee
In images, in pictures
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Elton John and Diana Ross
Thus, the group
Queen
, recomposed with Adam Lambert, will open the show, organized on three stages in front of Buckingham Palace.
This staging intends to create a 360 degree experience for the spectators.
American diva Diana Ross, 78, will close the concert.
Other artists and celebrities announced include Alicia Keys, Duran Duran, Andrea Bocelli, composer Hans Zimmer (who notably composed the soundtrack for the 25th
James Bond
), British singers Ella Eyre, Mabel and Mimi Webb, naturalist David Attenborough , tennis champion Emma Raducanu, ex-footballer David Beckham, actress Julie Andrews...
In addition, Elton John recorded a special tribute for this evening.
A music that will celebrate the contribution of the United Kingdom and the countries of the Commonwealth to music, the environment, sport and musical comedy, and this, through the 70 years of reign of the Queen.
Prince Charles, 73, heir to the crown, and his son William, 39, second in line of succession, are also expected to pay tribute to their mother and grandmother during the evening.
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Passionate about racing, Elizabeth II was initially expected, this Saturday, June 4, at the famous Epsom Derby, one of the most prestigious horse races in the world, 30 km south of London.
But Buckingham Palace said on Friday June 3 that she would not go there.
The queen, who has difficulty walking, could be represented there by members of the royal family.
Some therefore hope that the monarch will be present this Saturday evening for the giant concert.
70 years of reign
A symbol of stability in a century of great upheaval, Elizabeth II ascended the throne at the age of 25, on February 6, 1952. She has gone through history with a constancy and dedication that the British, who have always known her, are grateful.
She never expressed an opinion.
Many of the participants in the jubilee celebrations were aware that this was perhaps one of the last times they would see their sovereign, whose succession is preparing quietly, her son Charles representing her more and more often.
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Despite her declining health, Elizabeth II has no intention of abdicating, bound by the promise she made at 21, then still a princess, to serve her subjects all her life.
But in this period of transition, she also wanted to reassure them.
“I hope the next few days will reflect on all that has been achieved over the past 70 years, as we look to the future with confidence and enthusiasm,” she wrote in a short message at the start. jubilee celebrations.
A trust that will extend, she hopes, to her heirs.