this is bbc news. the headlines at a... party preparations at the palace, as the stars get ready to come out for the platinum jubilee celebrations. the bunting's still out up and down the country as people hold street parties to celebrate the queen's 70 years on the throne. one of the biggest parties is being held at windsor great park's long walk, where tens of thousands of revellers have turned up. there arejubilee celebrations at epsom too for derby day, but the queen isn't there as originally planned. she's being represented by her daughter the princess royal. lam i am outside buckingham palace where they are getting ready for one big noisy party that is going to start

in a few hours but soon they will all be behind me getting ready for the concert to begin. a senior ukrainian official says ukraine's forces are pushing back russia in the key city of severodonetsk, where the two sides are locked in fierce street battles. travel disruption continues. airlines cancel more flights today and rail passengers are being warned of delays because of strikes by conductors. and wickets are beginning to tumble, at lords as england's batsmen struggle to chase the target set for them by new zealand. welcome to bbc news. a third day of celebrations for the queen's platinum jubilee is under way, with members of the royal family attending events across the uk. the duke and duchess of cambridge are at cardiff castle with their two

older children prince george and princess charlotte. the day will end with an open—air concert at buckingham palace where prince charles will pay tribute to the queen for her enduring service. let's head to the mall there now and to the bbc�*s katty kay — katty the party is going to start in a few hours, it will be incredibly noisy, it might be one of the last times we can hear each other but we're getting ready. stars of stage, screen and sport will gather later for a special platinum party at the palace. the queen did not attend the service of thanksgiving at st paul's yesterday after experiencing some discomfort. she has not been at epsom derby either and will not be here tonight but that might be due to the noise. our royal correspondent has all the details. stars from stage, screen and sport will gather would you like another one? the queen's love of horses is clear from these pictures, which were filmed in april at the royal stud in sandringham. she has only missed derby day twice during her long reign. today makes a third time, but she will be watching from home in windsor.

it is for other members of her family to take thejubilee message of thanks around the uk. this morning, the earl and countess of wessex were in northern ireland, as local communities got creative in their tributes to the queen. really nice to have them here, it has been a lovely morning, all in. princess anne has visited edinburgh and the penguin enclosure at the city's zoo. the duke and duchess of cambridge, along with two of their children, prince george and princess charlotte, are in cardiff this afternoon to meet performers and people taking part in thejubilee concert in the castle grounds. from cardiff, prince william will travel here, because he and prince charles are due to take to the stage to pay their own tribute to the queen at the platinum party at the palace. celebrations too today in the sussex household. prince harry and meghan made

their first appearance at a royal event in two years yesterday. at the national service of thanksgiving. their two children, archie and lillibet travelled with them to the uk and today it is her first birthday. on the mall, the excitement is building, with people arriving early to get the best spot for the event. on this huge set, built in front of buckingham palace, the likes of duran duran, queen and diana ross will take to any one of the four stages, as thisjubilee weekend continues. sarah campbell, bbc news, buckingham palace. i was here last night when they did some rehearsals. behind me, it is still empty, but in a few minutes they will open the door and people who had been queueing, they will be coming out here to watch the concert. they all have tickets, it will be an enormous party.

our correspondent charlotte gallagher is with me now. kind ofa kind of a different crowd tonight, it's a party crowd?— it's a party crowd? definitely, i was out on _ it's a party crowd? definitely, i was out on the _ it's a party crowd? definitely, i was out on the mall, _ it's a party crowd? definitely, i was out on the mall, there - it's a party crowd? definitely, i was out on the mall, there is l it's a party crowd? definitely, i i was out on the mall, there is a prosecco, beerand was out on the mall, there is a prosecco, beer and thames store. tell me they are all drinking? the? tell me they are all drinking? they are, one tell me they are all drinking? they are. one person — tell me they are all drinking? they are, one person set— tell me they are all drinking? they are, one person set off _ tell me they are all drinking? tie are, one person set off from tell me they are all drinking? tie1. are, one person set off from durham at midnight, came straight to the mall, they still have their suitcase next to them, haven't even checked into the hotel, they were so determined to get a good seat for the concert. d0 determined to get a good seat for the concert-— determined to get a good seat for the concert. do they have tickets? eve one the concert. do they have tickets? everyone who _ the concert. do they have tickets? everyone who comes _ the concert. do they have tickets? everyone who comes and - the concert. do they have tickets? everyone who comes and has - the concert. do they have tickets? - everyone who comes and has tickets? they are people who entered our public ballot or our key workers, members of the military, other people out on the mall have erected giant big screens so people can watch the concert. people have been coming into the mall since very early, some people have camped for

the whole four days, staking their claim that 6am, food for the day, deckchairs and the best seats to watch the concert, they think. you can watch it all from home as well. and a good night sleep. tell me about today, what has gone on? in terms of the royals we had prince edward and his wife in belfast doing events in northern ireland, we also had princess and going to the derby in place of her mother. the queen would have loved to be at the derby, they'll dead centre a race car so she could join in from home, perhaps replacing, placing a nod bet. the duke of cambridge have been in cardiff meeting people who will be performing in ceremonies. getting across the whole of the uk, princess anne in scotland yesterday but as you can hear there is music, people

are rushing in... they mustjust have opened the gate because everybody is streaming out into victoria monument circle. these are --eole victoria monument circle. these are people who — victoria monument circle. these are people who do _ victoria monument circle. these are people who do not _ victoria monument circle. these are people who do not have _ victoria monument circle. these are people who do not have seats - victoria monument circle. these are people who do not have seats so - people who do not have seats so we'll be standing. they want the front row. people are sprinting. there was a bit of music as well. people want to be right at the front. ., ~' , ., , . people want to be right at the front. . ~ ,, , . , . front. thank you very much. public service announcement, _ front. thank you very much. public service announcement, drink - front. thank you very much. public service announcement, drink in - service announcement, drink in moderation, be sensible, it is warm. let's go now to our entertainment correspondent, lizo mzimba. who have you've seen, who is getting ready, what what can we look forward to? it ready, what what can we look forward to? , , . , ready, what what can we look forward to? , y._ ready, what what can we look forward to? , , ._ .,., to? it is very early days, we got a ulim se to? it is very early days, we got a glimpse of— to? it is very early days, we got a glimpse of brian _ to? it is very early days, we got a glimpse of brian may _ to? it is very early days, we got a glimpse of brian may and - to? it is very early days, we got a glimpse of brian may and queenl to? it is very early days, we got a - glimpse of brian may and queen doing a bit of rehearsal earlier on but i suspect they are all in their portakabins or winnebago is, whatever they are relaxing at the moment to get ready for what will be a very special evening for all of those musicians taking part and you

have people of all genres, people crossing all generations, because that's the kind of event they want to celebrate so many years of the queen's service to the country as i mentioned. adam lambert and queen kicking off the show, who can forget the sight 20 years ago of brian may on the roof of buckingham palace playing the national anthem? i don't know what they have got clandestine but apparently there are plans that will be very special and could rival that incredible image so many people remember from those years ago. then you have people like rod stewart, george ezra, elbow performing with a choir of refugees from dozens of different countries. we will have diana ross, a genuine global superstar making her first live appearance in this country for over appearance in this country for over a decade. of course this weekend is all about a huge variety of events. the trooping the colour, the solemnity of the thanksgiving

service, this will be the most energetic and probably the loudest of the events celebrating her majesty's 70 years.- of the events celebrating her majesty's 70 years. judging by their rehearsals it _ majesty's 70 years. judging by their rehearsals it will _ majesty's 70 years. judging by their rehearsals it will be _ majesty's 70 years. judging by their rehearsals it will be loud. _ majesty's 70 years. judging by their rehearsals it will be loud. not - majesty's 70 years. judging by their rehearsals it will be loud. not just l rehearsals it will be loud. notjust brits performing. tia. rehearsals it will be loud. not 'ust brits performingi rehearsals it will be loud. not 'ust brits performing. no, people from all over, brits performing. no, people from all over. nile _ brits performing. no, people from all over, nile rodgers, _ brits performing. no, people from all over, nile rodgers, he - brits performing. no, people from all over, nile rodgers, he has - brits performing. no, people from | all over, nile rodgers, he has been very cagey about what his contribution will be, whether it will be with chic or appearing as a backing member of some of the other bands, he has appeared with people lecture and ran and produced with the many years ago. they want to keep some surprises up their sleeves to delight in the 22,000 people who will be watching outside the palace as well as the millions watching at home. �* h, as well as the millions watching at home. �* ., , , ., ., ., home. and some artists from around the world. home. and some artists from around the world- i — home. and some artists from around the world. i listened _ home. and some artists from around the world. i listened to _ home. and some artists from around the world. i listened to a _ home. and some artists from around the world. i listened to a couple - home. and some artists from around the world. i listened to a couple of. the world. i listened to a couple of them last night, but my lips are sealed, i will say nothing. how many people are expected to be on the mall in front of buckingham palace? the q eyesore coming in seemed to

stretch for a mile or so it felt like. ., ' . . , stretch for a mile or so it felt like. . ., , i: i: i: like. the official figure is 22,000 eo - le in like. the official figure is 22,000 people in the _ like. the official figure is 22,000 people in the seating _ like. the official figure is 22,000 people in the seating areas - like. the official figure is 22,000 l people in the seating areas outside the palace then more people in the mall it's self. then of course who knows how many people will be enjoying at home. the people who have been queueing will feel they are part of something really special being physically outside the palace for what will be one of the biggest music events certainly of this year. we will come back to you during the course of the evening. this is being watched notjust here in the uk but around the world, particularly in commonwealth countries. dr carolyn harris is a historian, author and royal commentator based in toronto canada. she is an expert in the history of european monarchy. i was iwasa i was a little surprised to find out

that comedians had a royal commentator.— that comedians had a royal commentator. there is a lot of interest in _ commentator. there is a lot of interest in the _ commentator. there is a lot of interest in the monarchy - commentator. there is a lot of interest in the monarchy as . commentator. there is a lot of interest in the monarchy as it. interest in the monarchy as it intersects with canadian history as well. queen elizabeth ii has been monarch for key events throughout recent canadian history. the olympics in 1976, the repatriation of the constitution in 1982. the queen is visiting, has visited canada more than any other commonwealth nation and has been here for the key moments. is commonwealth nation and has been here for the key moments.- here for the key moments. is she still popular? _ here for the key moments. is she still popular? we _ here for the key moments. is she still popular? we saw _ here for the key moments. is she still popular? we saw prince - here for the key moments. is she i still popular? we saw prince william and kate going to the caribbean and meeting some protests from people in the caribbean, any sense of protest in canada against still having the queen as head state? the

in canada against still having the queen as head state? the queen is uuite queen as head state? the queen is quite widely — queen as head state? the queen is quite widely respected, _ queen as head state? the queen is quite widely respected, even - queen as head state? the queen is quite widely respected, even by - quite widely respected, even by people who are not necessarily monarchists. they recognise the queen's decades of public service. and her devotion to her role as head of the commonwealth. the recent royal tour by charles and camilla prince of wales and the of cornwell was well received. prince charles emphasised that they were there to listen to canadians, especially indigenous canadians and hear their concerns. it indigenous canadians and hear their concerns. ., , indigenous canadians and hear their concerns. . , , concerns. it was interesting when prince charles _ concerns. it was interesting when prince charles went _ concerns. it was interesting when prince charles went and - concerns. it was interesting when prince charles went and he - prince charles went and he emphasised that about listening and listening to the suffering of indigenous canadians, it was a bit of a different relationship. is it evolving between canada and the monarchy? is the british monarchy picking up on the need for that relationship to change?-

picking up on the need for that relationship to change? royal tours often focus on _ relationship to change? royal tours often focus on historical— often focus on historical precedents, so some of those awkward moments during william and kate's tour was harkening back to older tours such as the queen and prince philip travelling in a similar vehicle, whereas we see charles and camilla's tour of canada was very topical, the topic was on reconciliation with indigenous peoples, climate change, sustainable financing, engaging with canadian ukrainians ata financing, engaging with canadian ukrainians at a time of the russian invasion of ukraine, so we see this recent tour being very focused on what matters to canadians in the 20 20s and so i think this marks a shift in royal tours as we will see fewer big set piece events and more focus on current events. what fewer big set piece events and more focus on current events.— focus on current events. what is it about the queen _ focus on current events. what is it about the queen canadians - focus on current events. what is it about the queen canadians have l about the queen canadians have appreciated over the last 70 years? i think it is the queen's steadfast

attachment to canada and the royal family's attachment to canada as a whole. george vi and queen elizabeth, the queen's parents had a very successful tour of canada in 1939, in which queen elizabeth the stayed in canada, and queen elizabeth ii in her speeches has expressed a lot of admiration for canada's multicultural society, the ca nada's multicultural society, the technological canada's multicultural society, the technological innovation that has taken place in canada, and she has emphasised that she wants to be queen of all canadians, not simply one or two ancestral strands, so the queen has this role of being a unifying figure in canada. thank ou. unifying figure in canada. thank you- thank _ unifying figure in canada. thank you. thank you. _ joining me now and for the next few hours is emily nash, royal editor of hello magazine. thank you forjoining us. we have a front row seat. we thank you forjoining us. we have a front row seat.—

front row seat. we certainly do and it is starting _ front row seat. we certainly do and it is starting to _ front row seat. we certainly do and it is starting to sound _ front row seat. we certainly do and it is starting to sound very - front row seat. we certainly do and it is starting to sound very lively i it is starting to sound very lively with people pouring in. once the music starts don't think we will hear each other think. we might need your defenders. let’s hear each other think. we might need your defenders— your defenders. let's talk about ounu your defenders. let's talk about young people _ your defenders. let's talk about young people and _ your defenders. let's talk about young people and the _ your defenders. let's talk about young people and the queen. . your defenders. let's talk about young people and the queen. i | your defenders. let's talk about - young people and the queen. i have noticed the crowds have shifted a little bit. on thursday with the trooping the colour the crowds felt older, tonight it is a bit younger, what's the reputation about the queen all and then we will talk about the monarchy, what's the reputation of the queen amongst young people? i reputation of the queen amongst young people?— reputation of the queen amongst young people? i think the queen is universally respected _ young people? i think the queen is universally respected and - young people? i think the queen is universally respected and admired| universally respected and admired across—the—board in this country. some people don't massively have an interest in the monarchy or believe interest in the monarchy or believe in it as an institution but still have a great deal respect for her as an individual because she symbolises this stability that most of us have grown up with. she has always been there. that being said, polling has changed a little over the last five years, younger people have are about

50% in favour of the monarchy continuing five years ago and that has crept down slightly to about 43%. has crept down slightly to about 4396. ~ , i has crept down slightly to about 43%-- i suppose _ has crept down slightly to about 43%. why? i suppose there are huge 4396. why? i suppose there are huge social changes _ 4396. why? i suppose there are huge social changes going _ 43%. why? i suppose there are huge social changes going on. the royal family have adapted and picked up on social media but there are lots of trends you know from broadcasting people are not tuning into the same tv shows as a family every night, people are following different interests. as a result, perhaps she is not as visible or the work of the royal family is not as visible to that generation but with events like tonight i think it is a reminder that. the queen might have been tunin: reminder that. the queen might have been tuning into _ reminder that. the queen might have been tuning into st _ reminder that. the queen might have been tuning into st paul's _ reminder that. the queen might have been tuning into st paul's cathedral. been tuning into st paul's cathedral but i don't know she will watch the whole concert. i but i don't know she will watch the whole concert.—

whole concert. i think she might tune in to _ whole concert. i think she might tune in to hear _ whole concert. i think she might tune in to hear from _ whole concert. i think she might tune in to hear from her - whole concert. i think she might tune in to hear from her son - whole concert. i think she mighti tune in to hear from her son and tune in to hearfrom her son and air. tune in to hear from her son and air. ~ tune in to hear from her son and air. . . tune in to hear from her son and air. ~ ., i. tune in to hear from her son and air. ~ , , tune in to hear from her son and air. . , ,., air. went about younger members of the r0 al air. went about younger members of the royalfamily? _ air. went about younger members of the royalfamily? prince _ air. went about younger members of the royalfamily? prince harry, - the royalfamily? prince harry, prince william, how do they go down with younger people here? has prince william, how do they go down with younger people here?— prince william, how do they go down with younger people here? has been a hue with younger people here? has been a huge amount — with younger people here? has been a huge amount of— with younger people here? has been a huge amount of support _ with younger people here? has been a huge amount of support for _ with younger people here? has been a huge amount of support for the - huge amount of support for the younger royals. harry and meghan in particular captivated a younger audience and perhaps two people who were not traditionally that interested in the royalfamily. with their departure, that has perhaps shifted attitudes again. i think now especially seeing the younger generation coming through, george is only eight years old but he was out there on an official occasion with his parents in cardiff today and potentially that's going to attract younger people again. there is this continuity and royalty ebbs and flows in popularity as we know. it does not feel to me like there is a huge danger of it going anywhere at the moment. hgw huge danger of it going anywhere at the moment-— huge danger of it going anywhere at the moment. ., ., , ., ., ., the moment. how do they manage to balance with — the moment. how do they manage to balance with social— the moment. how do they manage to balance with social media _ the moment. how do they manage to

balance with social media where - balance with social media where people? with that and keeping a sense of mystique of loyalty? that’s sense of mystique of loyalty? that's a very good — sense of mystique of loyalty? that's a very good question. _ sense of mystique of loyalty? that's a very good question. there - sense of mystique of loyalty? that's a very good question. there is - sense of mystique of loyalty? that's a very good question. there is a - a very good question. there is a fine balance to be struck between over sharing as you see and opening up. people want them to feel relevant and emotionally a little bit more available than they have. thank you. let's go backstage. you have got a guest with you?- have got a guest with you? joined live at buckingham _ have got a guest with you? joined live at buckingham palace - have got a guest with you? joined live at buckingham palace with i have got a guest with you? joined live at buckingham palace with al have got a guest with you? joined i live at buckingham palace with a man who almost needs no introduction. it is sam ryder. who almost needs no introduction. it is sam ryder-— is sam ryder. how are you, my friend? i _ is sam ryder. how are you, my friend? i am — is sam ryder. how are you, my friend? i am always _ is sam ryder. how are you, my friend? i am always good. i is sam ryder. how are you, my friend? i am always good. first| is sam ryder. how are you, my i friend? i am always good. first of all, what friend? i am always good. first of all. what is _ friend? i am always good. first of all, what is more _ friend? i am always good. first of all, what is more fun, _ friend? i am always good. first of all, what is more fun, exciting, i all, what is more fun, exciting, intimidating? univision august? i knew that question was coming, there is something quite, univision was like being — is something quite, univision was like being in a church, that arena, there_ like being in a church, that arena, there was— like being in a church, that arena, there was so— like being in a church, that arena, there was so muchjoy and togetherness but it is the same

here _ togetherness but it is the same here. there seems to be this sterling, _ here. there seems to be this sterling, everyone is together, the vibe in _ sterling, everyone is together, the vibe in london today and the last few days — vibe in london today and the last few days has been electric and so happy_ few days has been electric and so happy and — few days has been electric and so happy and it is wicked to, i live in the countryside and walking around to see _ the countryside and walking around to see the — the countryside and walking around to see the bunting outside the shops, — to see the bunting outside the shops, it — to see the bunting outside the shops, it is wicked. there is nothing _ shops, it is wicked. there is nothing nicer and to be part of something like this, i am probably gelling _ something like this, i am probably getting mushy and emotional and it means_ getting mushy and emotional and it means so— getting mushy and emotional and it means so much. sol getting mushy and emotional and it means so much. so i appreciated so much _ means so much. so i appreciated so much. ~ ., ., , ., ., much. what does go through your mind when it is a focal— much. what does go through your mind when it is a focal or _ much. what does go through your mind when it is a focal or e-mail_ much. what does go through your mind when it is a focal or e-mail when - when it is a focal or e—mail when you are asked to honoured her majesty's 70 years? i you are asked to honoured her majesty's 70 years?— majesty's 70 years? i kind of blacked out, _ majesty's 70 years? i kind of blacked out, i— majesty's 70 years? i kind of blacked out, i don't - majesty's 70 years? i kind of blacked out, i don't have i majesty's 70 years? i kind ofi blacked out, i don't have any memory. _ blacked out, i don't have any memory. i_ blacked out, i don't have any memory, i think we were on the coach home _ memory, i think we were on the coach home and _ memory, i think we were on the coach home and we — memory, i think we were on the coach home and we got a tip—off that we might— home and we got a tip—off that we might be _ home and we got a tip—off that we might be asked. at that point, none of us _ might be asked. at that point, none of us would — might be asked. at that point, none of us would ever dare wear for anything — of us would ever dare wear for anything more because it felt like we had _ anything more because it felt like we had been given the whole world but it _ we had been given the whole world but it was— we had been given the whole world but it was lovelyjust that it was in the _ but it was lovelyjust that it was in the etherand but it was lovelyjust that it was in the ether and a possibility. if that happens that would be amazing but right _ that happens that would be amazing but right now sitting on the coach with your— but right now sitting on the coach with your closest friends, you are

leaving _ with your closest friends, you are leaving turin on such a high, that was everything you had ever needed so this— was everything you had ever needed so this is— was everything you had ever needed so this isjust was everything you had ever needed so this is just the regal was everything you had ever needed so this isjust the regal icing on the cake — so this isjust the regal icing on the cake. 35m so this is 'ust the regal icing on the cake. �* . , so this is 'ust the regal icing on the cake. . . , , ., the cake. an incredible line-up of eo - le, the cake. an incredible line-up of people. who _ the cake. an incredible line-up of people. who are _ the cake. an incredible line-up of people, who are you _ the cake. an incredible line-up of people, who are you looking i the cake. an incredible line-up of. people, who are you looking forward to seeing? people, who are you looking forward to seeina? ,, ':: :: , people, who are you looking forward to seeinu ? ,, ':: in �* ., people, who are you looking forward toseeina? ,, '::::f �* ., ., to seeing? queen, 10096. brian may on to seeing? queen, 10096. brian may on to of the to seeing? queen, 10096. brian may on top of the palace. _ to seeing? queen, 10096. brian may on top of the palace. i _ to seeing? queen, 10096. brian may on top of the palace, i remember - top of the palace, i remember sitting — top of the palace, i remember sitting in— top of the palace, i remember sitting in the lounge with my family watching _ sitting in the lounge with my family watching that and italy my mind thinking, — watching that and italy my mind thinking, you know when you are a child _ thinking, you know when you are a child and _ thinking, you know when you are a child and you are witnessing a moment— child and you are witnessing a moment that you know will stay with you forever, — moment that you know will stay with you forever, it puts you on your path _ you forever, it puts you on your path of — you forever, it puts you on your path of music, that was the moment for me _ path of music, that was the moment for me with— path of music, that was the moment for me. with the orchestra down there. _ for me. with the orchestra down there, while. for me. with the orchestra down there. while-— for me. with the orchestra down there, while. ~ ., ., i. ~ �*, there, while. what do you think it's auoin to there, while. what do you think it's going to be — there, while. what do you think it's going to be like _ there, while. what do you think it's going to be like for _ there, while. what do you think it's going to be like for you _ there, while. what do you think it's going to be like for you out - there, while. what do you think it's going to be like for you out there? | going to be like for you out there? are you in the groove? the going to be like for you out there? are you in the groove?— are you in the groove? the first rehearsal _ are you in the groove? the first rehearsal i _ are you in the groove? the first rehearsal i was _ are you in the groove? the first rehearsal i was not _ are you in the groove? the first rehearsal i was not in _ are you in the groove? the first rehearsal i was not in the i are you in the groove? the first l rehearsal i was not in the groove, are you in the groove? the first i rehearsal i was not in the groove, i realised _ rehearsal i was not in the groove, i realised how— rehearsal i was not in the groove, i realised how big the stage was because — realised how big the stage was because in univision i was confined to this _ because in univision i was confined to this small structure. the stage is back, _ to this small structure. the stage is back, so— to this small structure. the stage is back, so i— to this small structure. the stage is back, so i was getting out of breath— is back, so i was getting out of breath coming back to the make so i had to— breath coming back to the make so i had to pace — breath coming back to the make so i had to pace it out in my shed at home _ had to pace it out in my shed at home so— had to pace it out in my shed at home so i— had to pace it out in my shed at home so i could practice two days

ago _ home so i could practice two days ago but— home so i could practice two days ago but i— home so i could practice two days ago. but i am good now. my cardio is ago. but i am good now. my cardio is a bit better — ago. but i am good now. my cardio is a bit better-— a bit better. thanks so much for talkin: to a bit better. thanks so much for talking to us- — a bit better. thanks so much for talking to us. have _ a bit better. thanks so much for talking to us. have a _ a bit better. thanks so much for talking to us. have a great i talking to us. have a great performance and we will be here throughout the evening talking to stars as they come through. thank ou ve stars as they come through. thank you very much- — stars as they come through. thank you very much- i — stars as they come through. thank you very much. i love _ stars as they come through. thank you very much. i love the - stars as they come through. thank you very much. i love the idea i stars as they come through. thank you very much. i love the idea of. you very much. i love the idea of sam ryder pacing out the stage in his shed. the music is starting, they are doing a warm up act, it does not start for nearly four hours and these people are going to be standing here for the whole of it and the concert so they need a bit of stamina and entertainment. that's it from me for now, thanks forjoining us here on the mall on this special day. sport and for a full round—up, from the bbc sport centre, here's isaac. let's start with the cricket, where it's been a challenging day for england's test team

on the fouth day at lord's. they had a reachable target of 277 after stuart broad sparked a new zealand collapse before lunch. but england's openers were out for a combined total of 29. kyle jamieson taking both wickets plus jonny bairstow. they're in for tea, ben stokes was out off colin de grandhomme but it was a no ball. it's currently 99 for 4. england need 178 to win. iga swiatek has won the french open beating coco gauff in straight sets with an absolutely dominant performance. the first set was on comfortablty but gauff did put up a resistance in the second. she broke swiatek early but the world number one reeled off four straight games to wrestle back control. she served out the match to win her second french open title. it was a dominant display from swiatek who has now won a remarkable 35 games in a row. so now we turn our attention to the men's final tomorrow. rafael nadal will be looking to win french open title number 14 when he takes on norway's casper ruud. the two have never played each

other before but they do know each other well, in fact ruud played at nadal�*s academy. you has a great guy and has a great family, of course i respect him a lot. he did a lot of great things the last couple of years. he is which number? eight, seven in the world, so... the ranking tells by itself. britain's alfie hewett and gordon reid are on course for a 10th consecutive grand slam wheelchair doubles title. the two time defending champions are taking on gustavo fernandez and shingo kunieda in the final later. let's head to south london, where andy murray's is in action in the semifinal of the surbiton open. he's playing american denis kudla. murray hasn't dropped a set and is hoping to win his first title on grass for six years.

he had a 4—1 lead but it looks like there has been a fightback and its six games to five. england men's football team are in action later against hungary in the nation's league, with phil foden out of the team after testing positive for covid. jarrod bowen and jamesjustin have been handed starts. around 35,000 fans are expected in the puskas arena despite the game officially taking place behind closed door after fifa launched an investigation about racist abuse aimed at raheem sterling and jude bellingham during england's 4—0 win over hungary in budapest in 2021. 30,000 people are expected be under 14. the remainder will be adults. ireland suffered a shock defeat in the nations league losing 1—0 to armenia in yerevan. armenia are ranked 92nd in the world, 45 places below ireland, but eduard spertsyan produced a stunning strike that left liverpool goalkeeper

caoimhim kelleher no chance. aleix espargaro set a new track record in barcelona as he claimed pole position for moto gp's catalan grand prix. the spaniard, who rides for aprilia, said he "was on the limit on each bend" after claiming top spot byjust three hundredths of a second from francesco bagnaia. world champion fabio quartararo completes the front row. that's all the sport for now. i'll have more for you in the next hour. thousands of easyjet passengers are stranded after the airline has cancelled more flights today. gatwick airport is worst affected, with bristol and luton also hit. wizz air and british airways are also cancelling flights. problems are being blamed on staff shortages, as the industry recovers from covid lockdowns. in the last hour, the border force union warned there could be passport control delays due

to a lack of staff. russian forces have blown up bridges on a river near severodonetsk to stop the ukrainians bringing in reinforcements, according to the governor of ukraine's luhansk region. the city is the main focus of russia's current offensive in the east. kyiv says it has recaptured part of the territory that was lost to russian forces. but as our ukraine correspondentjoe inwood reports, both sides are presenting very different pictures of how the conflict is unfolding. russian armour still rolling forward, moving to encircle ukraine's forces in the donbas. an advancing army, liberating the people of this region, providing them with humanitarian aid. that is the picture the russians want to present of the invasion they still refuse to call a war.

they say they are destroying western weapons and killing foreign mercenaries. but from the ukrainians, you get quite the opposite impression. this is a coalition of soldiers defending their homeland, orjoining from around the world to face down a global threat. we are on the right side of history, so we are going to make sure... all of us are going to get back home with our families and make sure that the occupants are not going to do the same. now, the truth of what is really going on is shrouded in the fog of war. both sides put out the messages they want the world to hear. translation: as soon as we have i enough western long-range weapons, we will push their artillery away from our positions, and then, believe me, the russian infantry? they'lljust run. what we do know for certain is that it is the people of this region who are paying the price. this is the town of lysychansk, just across the river from severodonetsk. tens of thousands remain here. translation: there is no

electricity, no water. i our grandchildren have left. we don't know how they are. in the distance, the battle for severodonetsk continues. if russia can take the city, it will have a path into the donbas. if the ukrainians can stop their advance, they will win a battle that could determine the outcome of this war. joe inwood, bbc news, kyiv. thousands of post office workers are on strike over a pay dispute. 114 crown post offices will close for a 24—hour period, while sub—post offices will have no cash deliveries or collections. the communication workers union is angry over a pay freeze in the year 2021—22 and a 2% rise for the following year. now it's time for a look at the weather with alina jenkins. hello, it is mainly dry

across much of the uk through the rest of the afternoon. still some showers lingering through parts of wales and south—west england, best of the sunshine through scotland and northern ireland where we will see the highest temperatures. through this evening and overnight, keep an eye out this band of heavy thundery showers pushing from the south of france, to merge to give some torrential rain in places. further north into scotland and northern ireland, it stays dry but that mist and low fog under clear skies will be quite a cool night, quite a muggy night with temperatures no lower than ten or 11 celsius. this band of heavy thundery showers continue to work north through wales, the midlands and northern england. we will see some breaks that will trigger further thundery showers, driest with the best of the sunshine across scotland and northern ireland, but for some areas hanging onto low cloud feeling rather cool. goodbye.

atlantic front push its way from west to east.

hello, this is bbc news. the headlines: party preparations at the palace — as the stars get ready to come out for the platinum jubilee celebrations. the bunting's still out, up and down the country — as people hold street parties to celebrate the queen's 70 years on the throne. one of the biggest parties is being held at windsor great park's long walk — where tens of thousands of revellers have turned up. there arejubilee celebrations at epsom too for derby day — but the queen isn't there as originally planned — she's being represented by her daughter the princess royal. in other news, a senior ukrainian official says ukraine's forces

are pushing back russia in the key city of severo—donetsk — where the two sides are locked in fierce street battles. travel disruption continues —airlines cancel more flights today and rail passengers are being warned of delays because of strikes by conductors. the queen isn't attending derby day at epsom racecourse — but she is understood to be watching in windsor. our sports correspondent laura scott is there and earlier spoke to one of the queen's favourite jockies, frankie dettori. it's a tribute to the platinum jubilee, but unfortunately, the queen is not going to be here, but we're going to do it and it is nice to see old faces there, wearing the queen's colours, and we are all ready to go very soon. and tell us about the honour of having ridden for her majesty

during your career. every time you see these, you touch your peg, it always gives you a sense of importance and it's a great honour. she is a big lover of horse racing. like you say, she has only missed the derby twice. but i'm sure today, she will find a tv and she will watch it live because she loves the derby so much. she is not only passionate about racing, she is hugely knowledgeable as well. she's a breeder. has that come across to you? absolutely, yes. she has been breeding horses for over 60 years and she knows all the bloodlines and as you know, she has won lots of races, and she is very knowledgeable. and it's the only one of the british classics that she hasn't won before. we know that she was due to have a runner in the race — reach for the moon. you would have been on that horse. what was your reaction when the trainer and everyone connected decided the horse wasn't quite right to be put in the race? well, i actually rode him this morning. unfortunately, we missed a lot of times with a little injury. we will try to get him back for the royal ascot. a big occasion for her.

we will try to get him there for the royal ascot. it's a shame that he could not run today but i picked up another ride. you mentioned your other ride in the derby. what are your chances in the race and how special would it be to win the derby as part of the platinum jubilee celebrations? i think it's wide open. there's about six or seven horses that can win it. it's a big field and it's going to be very tactical, and look, it is the platinum jubilee, the whole country is on holiday and i'm sure they will be watching it, so yes, very special. and you know the queen is watching. if you are going to cross the finish line behind you in front of... i will be screaming with joy, of course. people from all over the country have been marking thejubilee in their own way this bank holiday weekend. one group of women decided to put their own spin on things. donning platinum jubilee coloured saris, they've been dancing traditional kerela folk dance in london to mark the queen's 70—year reign. i went to meet some of them

as they celebrated. 70 dancers in ornate platinum—themed attire celebrating the head of state through choreography from the southern indian state of kerala. this dance is traditionally performed by ladies during a festival, a harvest festival we celebrate in kerala. this was a finaljubilee dress rehearsal for the 70 women who, until last week, hadn't even met. people came from sheffield, nottingham, birmingham, liverpool, you name it. and we did predominantly most of our sessions were done via zoom, some people met in the park weekly. for the first time we met on may 28th, all together as a group of 70. the dance is one of many events at the platinum jubilee mela, which means "festival. "

the focus is reflecting multiculturalism and the commonwealth. so coming out of the pandemic, this was a brilliant opportunity for people to gather and celebrate. we also wanted to celebrate the multiculturalism, the migrant community, the contribution of the migrant communities. to many, the queen'sjubilee is a chance to celebrate not only 70 years of royal tradition, but also 70 years of change during her reign. street parties are taking place up and down the country. flo graham is hosting hers today in watford and earlier she told my colleaguejane hill what residents would be looking forward to. the whole street full of residents so we've got about 220 people here today. i was getting a bit worried this morning. we set up under the rain. the party started at 12 and

the sun arrived at 12. we got plenty. candy floss, we've got coca—cola, we've got a display of all the previous street parties. a really big tradition. this is the fifth st party and we've got an afternoon packed with games, a visit from the fire brigade, we've got isa cream, face painting, the lot. i love the idea of the board. are you organiser in chief? how does that all work? it is a lovely, great fun thing to do but it really is a lot of work to get it together as well, isn't it? ., , , ~', isn't it? indeed. it has been weeks in the planning _ isn't it? indeed. it has been weeks in the planning but _ isn't it? indeed. it has been weeks in the planning but i _ isn't it? indeed. it has been weeks in the planning but i have - isn't it? indeed. it has been weeks in the planning but i have had i isn't it? indeed. it has been weeks in the planning but i have had a i in the planning but i have had a lovely community of seven other residents who have helped me. it has been a lot of work. many, many

hours. many phone calls. a lot of stress but it is all worth it when you see the smile on peoples faces. we've got music and dancing in the afternoon. everyone is absolutely loving getting together. i just afternoon. everyone is absolutely loving getting together.— loving getting together. i 'ust got to ask ou loving getting together. i 'ust got to ask you before i loving getting together. i 'ust got to ask you before we i loving getting together. i 'ust got to ask you before we let i loving getting together. ijust got to ask you before we let you i loving getting together. ijust got to ask you before we let you go, | to ask you before we let you go, have you or has someone there made the winning try for? the pudding that won the competition? has anyone actually tried to make that? ida. i actually tried to make that? no, i don't think— actually tried to make that? no, i don't think we _ actually tried to make that? no, i don't think we have _ actually tried to make that? no, i don't think we have but _ actually tried to make that? no, i don't think we have but we've i actually tried to make that? iirr, i don't think we have but we've got a nice selection of puddings. nice decorations. lots of cupcakes as well but no trifle. that is probably the only thing missing, actually. that is probably the only thing missing, actually. british expats around the world are also marking thejubilee. sophie long reports on how people are celebrating in the united states. queen elizabeth's leading role in the special relationship between britain and the united states dates back before accession to the throne.

|archive: princess elizabeth playsi hostess to the truman family in... the first of the 13 us leaders her majesty met was president truman in 1951, when she was princess elizabeth. dwight eisenhower was president when she made herfirst state visit in 1957. archive: neil armstrong, the first man on the moon, led the way... l americans have had some issues with royal protocol. after landing on the moon, astronauts neil armstrong, michael collins and buzz aldrin visited buckingham palace. collins is reported to have almost fallen down the stairs in his efforts not to turn his back on the queen. subsequent presidents and first ladies have been a little more lax. michelle obama famously laid a hand on her majesty's back. and president trump not only broke with tradition, ditching a bow favour of a handshake, but then walked in front of her.

while royal commentators gasped, the queen displayed nothing but good humour. i think that when she meets with american presidents, l and evenjust going out i about the general public, she does give off an air, too, of approachability,| and i think, you know, _ the way that she wasn't bothered, for instance, when someone would break protocol - and touch her, give her the hug, she just laughs it off, _ and i think that endears her to the public. - the queen waltzed with president ford, rode horses with president reagan. president biden was the first head of state she met in person following the death of prince philip. he and the first lady had this message for her majesty. congratulations on your platinum jubilee. for 70 years, you have inspired people with your selfless devotion and service to the people of the united kingdom and the commonwealth. throughout your reign,

the relationship between the united kingdom and the united states has grown stronger and closer than ever. in america, the queen retains approval ratings most political leaders would lust after, even higher than that of meghan markle. of course, her marriage to prince harry reinforced the transatlantic relationship. even if the couple have criticised the family, they have only ever spoken fondly of the queen. they have spoken so highly of her and made sure that any sort of feelings they have about the firm are divorced from the queen as harry's grandmother. even if harry and meghan are back in britain for the platinum jubilee celebration, there will be plenty of the queen's supporters here raising a cup of tea in her honour. platinum jubilee celebrations have been taking place across the commonweath, including in australia, where a small island visited by her majesty more than 50 years ago has been renamed in her honour. our correspondent shaimaa khalil

reports from canberra. there are many will be a reminder of the enduring ties of kinship between britain and australia. in the enduring ties of kinship between britain and australia.— britain and australia. in 1970, and her third visit _ britain and australia. in 1970, and her third visit to _ britain and australia. in 1970, and her third visit to australia, - britain and australia. in 1970, and her third visit to australia, queen | her third visit to australia, queen elizabeth opened a belltower here in the capital, canberra. it was a gift from the british government to mark 50 years since canberra was established. now, as australia celebrates her platinum jubilee, the island on which it stands has been named after the queen. not quite the fervour of london, but still some pump, ceremony and spectacle. and

from australia's new prime minister, this tribute. for from australia's new prime minister, this tribute. ., , from australia's new prime minister, this tribute-— this tribute. for seven remarkable decades, this tribute. for seven remarkable decades. her _ this tribute. for seven remarkable decades, her majesty _ this tribute. for seven remarkable decades, her majesty has - this tribute. for seven remarkable decades, her majesty has been i this tribute. for seven remarkable | decades, her majesty has been the embodiment of grace, fidelity and dignity. understrain embodiment of grace, fidelity and dignity. under strain earlier has a deep affection for her. she is, after all, the only reigning monarch most of us have known. and the only one to have ever visited our great nation of australia. above all, she has toured with australia as a true and steadfast friend.— and steadfast friend. warm sentiments, _ and steadfast friend. warm sentiments, too, _ and steadfast friend. warm sentiments, too, from i and steadfast friend. warm sentiments, too, from a i sentiments, too, from a representative of the traditional owners of the land here. i watched herjourney — owners of the land here. i watched herjourney all— owners of the land here. i watched herjourney all the _ owners of the land here. i watched herjourney all the way _ owners of the land here. i watched herjourney all the way and - owners of the land here. i watched herjourney all the way and i i owners of the land here. i watched herjourney all the way and i want | herjourney all the way and i want to wish— herjourney all the way and i want to wish her— herjourney all the way and i want to wish her all the best. god bless you _ to wish her all the best. god bless you. keep— to wish her all the best. god bless you. keep safe and many, many more. all that _ you. keep safe and many, many more. all that love! _ you. keep safe and many, many more. all that love! the you. keep safe and many, many more. all that love!— all that love! the sleek white leila brinus her all that love! the sleek white leila brings her majesty _ all that love! the sleek white leila brings her majesty the queen i all that love! the sleek white leila brings her majesty the queen and | all that love! the sleek white leila i brings her majesty the queen and the duke of edinburgh to the shores of

australia. she duke of edinburgh to the shores of australia. ,, . ' ' australia. she arrived 1954, becoming — australia. she arrived 1954, becoming the _ australia. she arrived 1954, becoming the first - australia. she arrived 1954, becoming the first reigning | australia. she arrived 1954, i becoming the first reigning british monarch to visit australia. with her husband, the late prince philip by her side, husband, the late prince philip by herside, canberra husband, the late prince philip by her side, canberra was one of the many cities she visited on her historic commonwealth tour. for four nights this week, old parliament housein nights this week, old parliament house in the new building that replaced it has the seat of government are being bathed in purple as well as dozens of other landmarks across the country. the queen made her last trip to australia in 2011. in total, she visited 16 times. there is a growing sense that australia will inevitably become a republic one day. just this week, the new government appointed an official to start looking at this transition but the queen's popularity is still going strong here. you can certainly feel the respect and admiration for the head of state as the country marked her 70 years on the throne. ijust want

to show you some live pictures. you can see people queueing on side buckingham palace matters because there is going to be the platinum party at the palace taking place there in just over a party at the palace taking place there injust over a couple party at the palace taking place there in just over a couple of hours' time so even though that is a ticketed event and there was a ballot for the tickets, they were snapped up fairly quickly, as you can imagine, that has not stopped people queueing up to watch it from there on the big screens that are going to be around. you can see people there are bound those big screens. they are going to be stars of music industry, entertainment stars and some of the people who have been turning up to watch have been queueing for ages. they camped out there ready to watch that event. and there will be more coverage of the platinumjubilee and there will be more coverage of the platinum jubilee celebrations here on the news channel, of course. but first, here on bbc news, it is

the film review.