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👑 Huge crowds have gathered outside Buckingham Palace hours before a special Party at the Palace concert is due to kick off.

Stars including Sir Elton John and Diana Ross will take centre stage.

Follow out liveblog for the latest Jubilee updates 👇
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🌟Throngs of people were pictured across central London on the third day of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Spirits among Britons queuing for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee concert at Buckingham Palace have not been dampened by overcast skies
telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2… People wave Union Jack flag...
🎸 Brian May has said that he hopes the collaboration of Queen + Adam Lambert can "pull off something epic" when opening the BBC's Platinum Party At The Palace concert this evening

telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2… BRIAN MAY OF QUEEN Golden J...
📸 Pictured: Boris Johnson and Carrie Johnson arrive at the BBC Platinum Party at the Palace

telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2… British Prime Minister Bori...
👑 Nadine Dorries and Priti Patel arrive at the BBC Platinum Party at the Palace

telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2…  Nadine Dorries and Priti P...
👑 Queen’s Jubilee surprise: A starring role with Paddington Bear (and what she really keeps in her handbag)

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🐻As Paddington shows Her Majesty what he hides underneath his hat – his beloved marmalade sandwiches – the Queen confides “So do I” and, prising open her handbag, tells him: “I keep mine in here.”

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👑 The Cambridges take their seats for the Party at the Palace concert

telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2… The Royal Family enjoy the ...
🎶Queen + Adam Lambert are opening the show with the classic song, We Will Rock You, followed by Don't Stop Me Now.

Princess Charlotte and her mother the Duchess of Cambridge were seen clapping along to the band's performance

telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2… Adam Lambert, center, from ...
🎵 Jax Jones opened his set with his song You Don't Know Me while sitting in a bed.

He then introduced rapper Stefflon Don, singer Mabel and musician John Newman - who joined him for different songs
telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2… Mabel, centre, performs at ...
👑 Prince George of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge enjoy the show

Follow our liveblog for more pictures and updates 👇
telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2… during the Platinum Party a...
🌟 English rock band Elbow bring a slightly slower tempo to the concert with their song One Day Like This.

They performed the song alongside the Citizens of the World Choir

telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2… Guy Garvey of the band Elbo...
Singer Craig David performs his song 'Ain't Giving up' as he enters the stage in a sparkly blue tracksuit.

Mimi Webb then sings House on Fire in front of a fiery background

#platinumjubileeconcert

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🌟Want to know who else is performing this evening at the Party at the Palace?

Line-up details 👇
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🕺Andrew Lloyd Webber takes to the stage in a purple suit to introduce 5 pieces of music taken from musicals including Hamilton and Phantom of the Opera.

He said: "Your Majesty, your reign has outrun any theatre in history, an extraordinary achievement"
telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2… Andrew Lloyd Webber perform...
📸 Pictured: Sophie, Countess of Wessex, James, Viscount Severn and Lady Louise Windsor watch the Platinum Party at the Palace

telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2… Sophie, Countess of Wessex,...
🌟 Sam Ryder performed his song Space Man in an eye-catching sequined Union Jack playsuit.

His performance at the Eurovision song contest won the UK second place
telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2… Sam Ryder during the Platin...
📸 Pictured: Prince George and Princess Charlotte enjoy the Party at the Palace

telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2… Prince George and Princess ...
🇬🇧 Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, and Princess Anne wave Union Jack flags

telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2… Camilla, Duchess of Cornwal...
🌟Charles and Camilla wave the Union Jack as Rod Stewart performs classic hit Sweet Caroline in a mustard yellow blazer.

The crowd helps him along with the lyrics.

At the end of the performance, Rod Stewart tells the crowd: "God save the Ukraine!"
telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2… Rod Stewart performs during...
🗣"In 2022 – as the Queen celebrates her Platinum Jubilee – the pressing need to protect and restore our planet has never been more urgent."

Duke of Cambridge uses night full of 'joy and hope' to highlight environmental issues - read his speech in full👇
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TV review: The Queen tapping her teacup in time to Queen’s We Will Rock You with Paddington Bear was a winning gesture.

The British love a sense of humour. And the Queen has one. #PlatinumPartyatthePalace
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Music review: The Queen's reign has coincided with the explosive birth and ongoing evolution of a vibrant and world beating British pop culture. #PlatinumPartyatthePalace

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