Party at the Palace - in pictures

  • Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Paddington Bear take cream tea at Buckingham Palace. PA
    Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Paddington Bear take cream tea at Buckingham Palace. PA
  • People gather on The Mall in London ahead of the BBC Platinum Party at the Palace. Reuters
    People gather on The Mall in London ahead of the BBC Platinum Party at the Palace. Reuters
  • Many people at the concert wore Union Flag clothing and accessories. Reuters
    Many people at the concert wore Union Flag clothing and accessories. Reuters
  • The Duchess of Cornwall, the Prince of Wales and the Princess Royal watch on.
    The Duchess of Cornwall, the Prince of Wales and the Princess Royal watch on.
  • The Duchess of Cambridge smiles as concert gets into full swing.
    The Duchess of Cambridge smiles as concert gets into full swing.
  • UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie Johnson take their seats. AFP
    UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie Johnson take their seats. AFP
  • Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria get ready to watch the acts. AFP
    Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria get ready to watch the acts. AFP
  • Several people were arrested while staging a protest. Reuters
    Several people were arrested while staging a protest. Reuters
  • Opening act Adam Lambert performs Queen hits for the queen.
    Opening act Adam Lambert performs Queen hits for the queen.
  • Sam Ryder performs his Eurovision hit, 'Spaceman'. AP
    Sam Ryder performs his Eurovision hit, 'Spaceman'. AP
  • Prince William addresses crowd on what he called an 'incredible' night.
    Prince William addresses crowd on what he called an 'incredible' night.
  • Rod Stewart involves the crowd in a rendition of Neil Diamond's latter-day football anthem 'Sweet Caroline'. Getty
    Rod Stewart involves the crowd in a rendition of Neil Diamond's latter-day football anthem 'Sweet Caroline'. Getty
  • Sir Elton John performs by video link beamed onto the facade of Buckingham Palace.
    Sir Elton John performs by video link beamed onto the facade of Buckingham Palace.
  • A sparkly Craig David performs a selection of hits from his back catalogue. Getty
    A sparkly Craig David performs a selection of hits from his back catalogue. Getty
  • Andrea Bocelli sings 'Nessun Dorma'. Getty
    Andrea Bocelli sings 'Nessun Dorma'. Getty
  • Jason Donovan dazzles in his technicoloured dream coat as he reprises role of Joseph for the concert.
    Jason Donovan dazzles in his technicoloured dream coat as he reprises role of Joseph for the concert.
  • Alicia Keys adapts lyrics of her paean to New York to reference London. AP
    Alicia Keys adapts lyrics of her paean to New York to reference London. AP
  • Prince Charles pays tribute to his and the 'nation's mother'.
    Prince Charles pays tribute to his and the 'nation's mother'.
  • Mike Tindall, Zara Tindall, Boris Johnson, Sadiq Khan, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Prince George of Cambridge, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Charles, Anne Princess Royal and guests attend the Platinum Party At The Palace at Buckingham Palace. Getty Images
    Mike Tindall, Zara Tindall, Boris Johnson, Sadiq Khan, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Prince George of Cambridge, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Charles, Anne Princess Royal and guests attend the Platinum Party At The Palace at Buckingham Palace. Getty Images
  • Britain's Prince George of Cambridge (L) and Britain's Prince William, Duke of Cambridge react during the Platinum Party at Buckingham Palace. AFP
    Britain's Prince George of Cambridge (L) and Britain's Prince William, Duke of Cambridge react during the Platinum Party at Buckingham Palace. AFP
  • Drones form the message "Thank You Ma'am" during the Platinum Party At The Palace at Buckingham Palace in London, England. Getty Images
    Drones form the message "Thank You Ma'am" during the Platinum Party At The Palace at Buckingham Palace in London, England. Getty Images
  • Diana Ross performs during the Platinum Party At The Palace at Buckingham Palace. Getty Images
    Diana Ross performs during the Platinum Party At The Palace at Buckingham Palace. Getty Images
  • Hans Zimmer and Celeste perform during the Platinum Party At The Palace at Buckingham Palace. Getty Images
    Hans Zimmer and Celeste perform during the Platinum Party At The Palace at Buckingham Palace. Getty Images