Ticket holders queue for up to 12 hours ahead of star-studded Party at the Palace TONIGHT of 3rd JUN 2022
Among the royal attendees at Saturday's star-studded live Jubilee concert, staged in front of Buckingham Palace, will be the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
Prince CharlesandPrince Williamwill take centre stage in front of a crowd of 22,000 to pay tribute tothe Queenduring the star-studded Jubilee concert.
The father and son - both future kings - will speak separately in honour of the monarch towards the end of theBBC's open-air Party at the Palace show, staged in the front of Buckingham Palace.
Buzzing atmosphere: Crowd arriving before the start of the Platinum Party at the Palace in the front of Buckingham Palace
Excited ticket-holders queued for up to 12 hours before tonight's star-studded Platinum Party at the Palace, enjoying a festive atmosphere despite the long wait. Pictured: The crowd arriving before the start of the Platinum Party at the Palace
Members of the public on The Mall before the start of the Platinum Party at the Palace in front of Buckingham Palace, London
Anne's son Peter Phillips is expected to be joined by his children Savannah and Isla, while Zara and Mike Tindall, who spent the day at the Epsom Derby with Anne and Sir Tim, will also be there.
Who is performing at the Platinum Party at the Palace?
The star-studded line-up for this evening's Party at the Palace is as follows:
Queen + Adam Lambert
Jax Jones
Mabel
Stefflon Don
Elbow
Craig David
George Ezra
Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber
Mimi Webb
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Sir Elton John
Diversity
Sam Ryder
Sir Rod Stewart
Andrea Bocelli
Duran Duran
Nile Rodgers
Alicia Keys
Hans Zimmer
Celeste
Sigala & Ella Eyre
Mica Paris
Diana Ross
The special event will be opened by Queen + Adam Lambert, while soul singer Diana Ross will close the concert, which will be broadcast live on BBC One on Saturday evening.
Ryder, who was runner-up in the recent Eurovision song contest while representing the UK, is among the star-studded line-up who will entertain a live crowd of 22,000 people and a television audience of millions.
Broadcasters Roman Kemp and Kirsty Young will lead the BBC's live coverage of the event, which is being broadcast on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and BBC Radio 2.
The Party at the Palace will be set on three stages in front of the Queen's London residence. Soul legend Ross will close the two-and-a-half hour show with her first UK live performance in 15 years
British Eurovision star Sam Ryder rehearsing outside Buckingham Palace ahead of the BBC's Party at the Palace concert
Paddington Bear joins the Queen for afternoon tea at Buckingham Palace
The Queen and Paddington Bear surprised viewers watching the Platinum Party at the Palace concert by sitting down together for tea in a pre-recorded video. The clip was shown on big screens to the tens of thousands watching outside the palace - and to the millions tuned in across the UK and worldwide. The two and half minute film sees Paddington delighted to learn that The Queen shares his love of marmalade sandwiches, with the monarch even opening her handbag to reveal her very own ready-made snack inside. Paddington Bear takes tea – and marmalade – with Queen in jubilee video
Prince George was seen singing along to songs with his father at the Platinum Jubilee Party at the Palace Tonight! he attended alongside his sister Princess Charlotte, his mother and Father the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Other Royal members such as Prince Charles and The Duchess of Cornwall were spotted as well as Lady Louise Windsor, Viscount Severn and Boris Johnson.
Royals Host Platinum Party at the Palace Extravaganza
A spectacular concert has taken place at Buckingham Palace to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, celebrating her 70 years on the throne.
The rock band Queen opened the musical performances, with appearances by Diana Ross, Sir Rod Stewart and Sir Elton John among many other big names.
The Queen, who is 96 and has been experiencing mobility problems was not able to be present at the party in person. However she made a surprise appearance in a recorded comedy sketch in which she offered tea to Paddington Bear and showed him a marmalade sandwich kept in her handbag.
Prince Charles and Prince William were among those paying tributes the Queen for her long years of service.
Reeta Chakrabarti presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Nicholas Witchell.