# good times never seemed so good # good times never seemed so good # i have been inclined # i have been inclined # to believe they never would #. never worried, # to believe they never would #. neverworried, never # to believe they never would #. never worried, never would, never would. it was nervy because only doing two songs, you don't actually get to get yourself going, although the girls got me going eventually! 0k! that's enough of that!— enough of that! what is it like doinu enough of that! what is it like doing something _ enough of that! what is it like doing something like - enough of that! what is it like doing something like this? i enough of that! what is it like l doing something like this? you enough of that! what is it like - doing something like this? you have a play to people all over the world. i hope i didn't wake her majesty up with to loud music. but she is just... there are so many words being said about her, i can't think of any except she has been a constant in my life.— of any except she has been a constant in my life. and how did you decide what — constant in my life. and how did you decide what you're _ constant in my life. and how did you decide what you're going _ constant in my life. and how did you decide what you're going to - constant in my life. and how did you decide what you're going to perform j decide what you're going to perform tonight? aha, decide what you're going to perform toniaht? �* . ~ ., ., .,

tonight? a huge back catalogue of course i was _ tonight? a huge back catalogue of course i was told. _ tonight? a huge back catalogue of course i was told. her _ tonight? a huge back catalogue of course i was told. her majesty - course i was told. her majesty wanted yjane —— and the bbc wanted sweet caroline, but it's not one of mine, next! sweet caroline, but it's not one of mine. next!— mine, next! will you look back on this as one _ mine, next! will you look back on this as one of— mine, next! will you look back on this as one of the _ mine, next! will you look back on this as one of the highlights - mine, next! will you look back on this as one of the highlights of. this as one of the highlights of your career?— this as one of the highlights of your career? yes, of course and certainly these _ your career? yes, of course and certainly these young _ your career? yes, of course and certainly these young girls - your career? yes, of course and certainly these young girls here| certainly these young girls here will look at it as a highlight. we not the will look at it as a highlight. we got the crowd going did a rod stewart. 30 royals have been enjoying the concert this evening besides the 22,000 people that have managed to get hold of one of those tickets. eltonjohn is performing at the moment. let's dip into this. that was actually a recording made at windsor castle in the read a drawing room at. we will shortly be hearing from prince charles. both he

and his son, prince william, the two future kings are paying tribute and have done. prince william certainly has. stephen fry is on the stage. i cried. thank you for that fulsome introduction. like most of us, my entire life has been lived out in the time of the queen elizabeth ii. we are all elizabethans, and that's a wonderful thing to be! cheering emma cheering _ . as a nation, we have been cheering . as a nation, we have been luck , . as a nation, we have been lucky, luc , . as a nation, we have been lucky, lucky. lucky _ . as a nation, we have been lucky, lucky, lucky above _ . as a nation, we have been lucky, lucky, lucky above all _ . as a nation, we have been lucky, lucky, lucky above all others - . as a nation, we have been lucky, lucky, lucky above all others are i . as a nation, we have been lucky, | lucky, lucky above all others are to have had our queen to represent as over 70 years of trooping the colour, opening parliament, arscott, the chelsea flower show, royal tours, christmas day at 3pm, these are the world sees, but how many local sewage works has her majesty opened with a bright smile? how many

plaques unveiled, how many trees planted? how many ribbans cut, ships lunch? how many prime ministers tolerated. forthat lunch? how many prime ministers tolerated. for that alone, lunch? how many prime ministers tolerated. forthat alone, no admiration is high enough! applause and how many concerts of raucously loud music how she had to endure outside her house? but loud music how she had to endure outside her house?— loud music how she had to endure outside her house? but whatever our olitics, outside her house? but whatever our politics. beliefs _ outside her house? but whatever our politics, beliefs and _ outside her house? but whatever our politics, beliefs and backgrounds, . politics, beliefs and backgrounds, we can all proudly celebrate in giddy happy with our sovereign's unparalleled life and resilience, duty, dedication, faith and service. how lucky we have been, how lucky we are, hurray! and now, it is my very happy task to hand over to someone the breadth of his passions and interests fills me with awe. how ahead of his time he

has been on so many issues, watch dedication, expertise, and care he pours into so many causes. accompanied by her royal highness, the duchess of cornwall, please welcome his royal highness, the prince of wales. your majesty. mummy. laughter the scale of this evening's celebration and the outpouring of warmth and affection over this whole jubilee weekend is our way of saying thank you from your family, the country,

the commonwealth, in fact, the whole world. on behalf of us all, i wanted to pay my own tribute to your lifetime of selfless service. in pictures. in words. and in light. cheering your family now spans four generations. you are our head of state, and you are also our mother. your "strength and stay" is much missed this evening but i am sure he is here in spirit.

my papa would have enjoyed the show and joined us wholeheartedly in celebrating all you continue to do for your country and your people. cheering looking back, we think of the countless state occasions that are milestones along this nation's road. and you will think of red boxes filled with government papers at the end of the day. you will remember those who have led this country. indeed all the countries you serve and leaders across the world. how things have changed.

we think of all you have done to make the commonwealth such an important force for good. you continue to make history. and there was still time for fun amongst the work. we might have been celebrating that derby winner this evening — next year perhaps? but i know what really gets my mother up in the morning is all of you, ladies and gentlemen. all of you watching at home. represented here tonight in this great audience.

your majesty, you have been with us in our difficult times. and you bring us together to celebrate moments of pride, joy and happiness. maybe, this year, it really is coming home? cheering you have met us and talked with us. you laugh and cry with us and, most importantly, you have been there for us for these 70 years. you pledged to serve your whole life — you continue to deliver. that is why we are here, that is what we celebrate tonight. these pictures on your house are the story of your life — and ours.

so, your majesty, that is why we all say "thank you". applause and cheering. ladies and gentlemen, i know the queen is watching these celebrations with much emotion, having i hope finished her marmalade sandwich! including regret that she cannot be here in person with us this evening. but windsor castle is barely 20 miles away. so, if we cheer loudly enough, she mightjust hear us — so let's alljoin together...

applause and cheering. louder! applause and cheering. all: hooray!

# god save our gracious queen # long live our noble queen # god save the queen # send her victorious # happy and glorious # long to reign over us # god save the queen. # applause and cheering

i don't know about you, but that gave me goose bumps. the national anthem, wejust gave me goose bumps. the national anthem, we just heard there. there were three chairs as prince charles brought his tribute to mummy, as he said, the 96—year—old queen who was unable to attend today. we are told enjoying from her home at windsor. prince charles came on the stage with camilla and paid tribute to this lifetime of selfless service that everyone is celebrating over there is a very special bank holiday period. prince charles also made a point of saying there are now four generations of the family directly from the queen as head of state, but also as our mother, he said. he made also as our mother, he said. he made a point of saying that his dad,

prince philip, would be so proud of her. and also the work that she has done with the commonwealth as a force for good, her sense of fun, sense of humour brought into the tribute by prince charles. and also saying that hopefully next year, there will be a return to the epsom derby, which unfortunately she had to miss this year because of mobility issues. difficult times, but also brought together in a moment of pride and happiness. and we have the queen's corgi on your screens are right now. i must say, the light show has been incredible this evening. absolutely stunning. prince charles also closed his tribute by saying thank you on behalf of him, the family, but also the nation and the commonwealth.

this let's cross to our entertainment correspondent lizo mzimba, who's at the concert at buckingham palace. what did you make of what you heard there? ~ ., , ., there? well, what everyone thinks about the royal _ there? well, what everyone thinks about the royal family, _ there? well, what everyone thinks about the royal family, this - there? well, what everyone thinks about the royal family, this has i there? well, what everyone thinks about the royal family, this has a | about the royalfamily, this has a real concert of incredible highlights. musically, everyone agrees it has been absolutely top—notch. some real highlights. and of course, these are artists crossing the generations and genres, incredible things from the musicals led by andrew lloyd webber and lin manuel and older are plain, young artists and that incredible opening with the aptly named queen along with the aptly named queen along with adam lambert. and before they came on, actually, i managed to grab a few quick words with them backstage here. and they were talking about the original 2002 goldenjubilee concert when brian may played on the roof and also

reflections on what was happening today. and yes, they were just looking back on and looking forward to being involved in incredible experiences on behalf of her majesty. iremember it i remember it too. there will never be another— i remember it too. there will never be another moment quite like that, but we _ be another moment quite like that, but we have some very interesting moment_ but we have some very interesting moment tonight which i think will also he _ moment tonight which i think will also be memorable. it has a thrill 'ust also be memorable. it has a thrill just to _ also be memorable. it has a thrill just to he — also be memorable. it has a thrill just to be here and to take up this challenge — just to be here and to take up this challenge. and you're going to be opening _ challenge. and you're going to be opening the show. how much of an honour— opening the show. how much of an honour is— opening the show. how much of an honour is it — opening the show. how much of an honour is it to be setting the tone for the _ honour is it to be setting the tone for the entire evening with your performance? i for the entire evening with your performance?— for the entire evening with your performance? i think it's going to be cra . performance? i think it's going to be crazy- you _ performance? i think it's going to be crazy. you know, _ performance? i think it's going to be crazy. you know, obviously - performance? i think it's going to | be crazy. you know, obviously i'm performance? i think it's going to i be crazy. you know, obviously i'm a guest _ be crazy. you know, obviously i'm a guest of— be crazy. you know, obviously i'm a guest of the — be crazy. you know, obviously i'm a guest of the united _ be crazy. you know, obviously i'm a guest of the united kingdom - be crazy. you know, obviously i'm a guest of the united kingdom here l be crazy. you know, obviously i'm a . guest of the united kingdom here and a guest _ guest of the united kingdom here and a guest of— guest of the united kingdom here and a guest of these — guest of the united kingdom here and a guest of these wonderful— guest of the united kingdom here and a guest of these wonderful gentlemen in the _ a guest of these wonderful gentlemen in the queen— a guest of these wonderful gentlemen in the queen and _ a guest of these wonderful gentlemen in the queen and we _ a guest of these wonderful gentlemen in the queen and we are _ a guest of these wonderful gentlemen in the queen and we are singing - in the queen and we are singing songs— in the queen and we are singing songs tonight _ in the queen and we are singing songs tonight that _ in the queen and we are singing songs tonight that really- in the queen and we are singing songs tonight that really shouldj songs tonight that really should inspire — songs tonight that really should inspire the _ songs tonight that really should inspire the crowd _ songs tonight that really should inspire the crowd and _ songs tonight that really should inspire the crowd and it - songs tonight that really should i inspire the crowd and it captures the moment, _ inspire the crowd and it captures the moment, i_ inspire the crowd and it captures the moment, i think. _ inspire the crowd and it captures the moment, ithink. it's- inspire the crowd and it captures i the moment, ithink. it's unifying, celebratory, — the moment, ithink. it's unifying, celebratory, all— the moment, ithink. it's unifying, celebratory, all in _ the moment, ithink. it's unifying, celebratory, all in celebration - the moment, ithink. it's unifying, celebratory, all in celebration of. celebratory, all in celebration of the queen, _ celebratory, all in celebration of the queen, who _ celebratory, all in celebration of the queen, who is _ celebratory, all in celebration of the queen, who is an— celebratory, all in celebration of the queen, who is an incredibly| the queen, who is an incredibly gracious— the queen, who is an incredibly gracious and _ the queen, who is an incredibly gracious and wonderful, - the queen, who is an incredibly. gracious and wonderful, incredible ieaden _ gracious and wonderful, incredible leader. �* ., gracious and wonderful, incredible leader. ., , gracious and wonderful, incredible leader. �* ., , ., leader. and of course, you have -ia ed leader. and of course, you have played concerts _ leader. and of course, you have played concerts all _ leader. and of course, you have played concerts all of _ leader. and of course, you have

played concerts all of the - leader. and of course, you have played concerts all of the world | leader. and of course, you have l played concerts all of the world to huge audiences. how special does this one feel?— huge audiences. how special does this one feel? well, this is unique, obviousl . this one feel? well, this is unique, obviously- 70 _ this one feel? well, this is unique, obviously. 70 years _ this one feel? well, this is unique, obviously. 70 years as _ this one feel? well, this is unique, obviously. 70 years as the - obviously. 70 years as the background and the rock and everyone's life in this country. it is a hell of a thing to be here. we want to bring some feel—good and kick the proceedings off with a big and bring somejoy. yes, they certainly did that. and of course, brian may there, one of the most iconic images of him it was from 2002 opening at the concert on the roof of buckingham palace. and again, an incredible part of tonight. his performance tonight, you know, on the guitar also alongside queen, brian may has almost become synonymous with these big, royal occasions. and i think he really does relish it because of his respect for the queen and at the that reflects such a privilege and an owner being asked to take part in

these big national unifying moments, notjust come of course, being enjoyed by people in the uk, but people around the world. and as i said, it is one of those things, whatever you think about the monarchy, if you look at tonight's concert, in a purely musical terms, it's been exceptional on so many levels, exceptional performances, wonderful choice of songs, and a real different makes of what was going on. underthe real different makes of what was going on. under the crowds here certainly seemed to have been enjoying every single moment of it. and when you talk about financial aid, the stars have flown in to make sure that they pay their tribute to the queen —— when you talk about far and wide. a special star mentioned over and over again, and wide. a special star mentioned overand overagain, it and wide. a special star mentioned over and over again, it sounds as if it is one of the main highlights of the concert, just explain why? weill. the concert, 'ust explain why? well, diana ross the concert, just explain why? well, diana ross is _ the concert, just explain why? well, diana ross is an _ the concert, just explain why? well, diana ross is an incredible - the concert, just explain why? well, diana ross is an incredible figure, one of the biggest figures in music. this is the first time she has

performed in the uk live in over a decade, and when you look at any list of artists who can close a show like this, you had a very short list of people. and diana ross is a to, if not at the top of that a lesson for many, many people. —— close to. incredible stage presence, repertoire, famous for what she has put into music over the last 30—40, 50 years. not quite as long as at the service the queen has given, but she is a true global superstar. so i am sure she was honoured to be asked to play this and she is closing the show from what we can hear back here, in pretty spectacular style. it was notjust popular songs, popular musicians, rock, pop. we also had some absolute belters from the theatre as well, didn't we, this evening? the theatre as well, didn't we, this evenin: ? , the theatre as well, didn't we, this eveninu? , ., ., ., the theatre as well, didn't we, this eveninr? , ., ., ., ., the theatre as well, didn't we, this eveninu? , ., ., ,

evening? yes, avionics of songs. what are the _ evening? yes, avionics of songs. what are the bands _ evening? yes, avionics of songs. what are the bands and - evening? yes, avionics of songs. what are the bands and artists . evening? yes, avionics of songs. | what are the bands and artists -- evening? yes, avionics of songs. i what are the bands and artists -- a what are the bands and artists —— a real mix of songs. these are people who can play 2.5 hour sets were people not almost every song they are playing, what are they going to peck out to perform this evening? rod stewartjoked that the queen insisted he perform babyjane, and he was asked to perform sweet carolina, which has become a very popular song over recent years. they have been clever in the way they had picked out a selection of songs so there's almost something in there for everybody. because what these things are like, it is not one artist playing to their particular audience who know absolutely everything we have done, but they also want something everybody can enjoy and relate to. that seems to be what all the artists have done. and it seems to have gone down very well. and here she is, diana ross is closing the queen's platinum jubilee.

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you make all that love to me # i'm on a journey for the inspiration # to anywhere and there ain't no salvation # i need you to get me nearer to you # so you can set me free # we talk about love, love, love # we talk about love, love, love # we talk about love i don't know about you, but i can't sit still expect we are talking about diana ross here, how is it going there? it about diana ross here, how is it going there?— going there? it is the finale of what has been _ going there? it is the finale of what has been an _ going there? it is the finale of what has been an impeccable | going there? it is the finale of - what has been an impeccable platinum jubilee concert. i mean, that light display of drones in the sky was remarkable. we can get some reaction. hello, what do you make of this konsa?— this konsa? absolutely stunning. let's talk about _ this konsa? absolutely stunning. let's talk about that _ this konsa? absolutely stunning. let's talk about that light - this konsa? absolutely stunning. | let's talk about that light display.

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be? ~ ., ., thing to the queen, what would it be?_ fitting i thing to the queen, what would it i be?_ fitting words be? well done, ma'am. fitting words and i think be? well done, ma'am. fitting words and i think to — be? well done, ma'am. fitting words and i think to close _ be? well done, ma'am. fitting words and i think to close what _ be? well done, ma'am. fitting words and i think to close what has - and i think to close what has been and i think to close what has been an incredible, incredible concert. thank you, ma'am. actually, thank you very much indeed. diana ross there on the stage, chain reaction. i do not know if you're sitting still, certainly not! lizo and i don't know that you. you'll be working very hard. she is 78 years old! i you'll be working very hard. she is 78 years old!— 78 years old! i know, it is incredible _ 78 years old! i know, it is incredible the _ 78 years old! i know, it is incredible the energy i 78 years old! i know, it is| incredible the energy that 78 years old! i know, it is i incredible the energy that she 78 years old! i know, it is - incredible the energy that she has on stage. and people have been looking forward to this concert for a long time. at what they have had to do, of course, starting particular with the goldenjubilee concert in 2002 followed by the diamond jubilee concert ten years later in 2012 is a try to make each one even more spectacular than the last. and every time they do one of these, it seems to go down so well. they have a real struggle to think how are we going to make the next

one even better. they have had the luxury of having ten years, i suppose, to plan it in between the 50th and 60th and then 78, but getting diana ross to actually close the show i think is a selection that so many people will agree with and appreciate because she represents so much about strength and talent and music and a woman who has risen to the very top of the musical tree. so people, i'm sure, are really enjoying her performance out there. and i'm sure that when she was asked, she thought, i might not do that much, but this is one thing i definitely do want to do. for that much, but this is one thing i definitely do want to do.- definitely do want to do. for her ma'es . definitely do want to do. for her majesty- who — definitely do want to do. for her majesty. who would _ definitely do want to do. for her majesty. who would not - definitely do want to do. for her majesty. who would not want i definitely do want to do. for her majesty. who would not want to | definitely do want to do. for her i majesty. who would not want to be part of this? a pretty fitting tribute, and at the final song in a diana ross's set is ain't no mountain high enough which is truly reflective of what we have heard about over the last few days. and the build—up to thisjubilee, and

her majesty's grit and stoicism, we have all had bad times, including the royalfamily. let's have all had bad times, including the royal family. let's just listening. # i wouldn't change a single day # no—one else makes me feel that way # i know you take care of my heart and never break it # i will never let go of that feeling # cos loving you it makes me feel strong # and when i feel the pain, you are my healing # and i know beside you's where i belong # love it feels like that, feels like that, whoa, oh # it will lift you up when that is what you need # love it feels like that, feels like that, whoa, oh # i thank god that it is you who's loving me # thank you, thank you

# thank you for your life # thank you for, thank you for that and that is thank you, the second song coming from the legend that is diana ross and. she is closing this amazing platinumjubilee diana ross and. she is closing this amazing platinum jubilee concert and the final song she will be singing, very fitting for her majesty. ain't no mountain high enough. and diana ross on the stage they're at buckingham palace. sports now. good evening to you. it will be all to play for as england go to day four against new zealand with just 61 runs to win the match. half centuries from ben stokes and joe root have given england hope they can begin the rain

with the victory. 0ne england hope they can begin the rain with the victory. one of three key wickets fell in the space between three balls. tom blundell fell wickets fell in the space between three balls. tom blundellfelljust short of a century. england's reply started with a splatter, falling to 69-4, but started with a splatter, falling to 69—4, but thanks to half centuries from stokes and an unbeaten 77 from joe root, they closed on a 216—5, and need 61 more for victory. seven matches in the uefa nations leak. england �*s campaign started in budapest against hungary where they gave debuts to leicester defender james justin gave debuts to leicester defender jamesjustin and west ham forward jarrod bowen. it was a game of few chances, decided in the second half when substitute reece james give away a penalty, which dominic szoboszlai scored in the 66th minute. the match was supposed to be placed behind closed doors because of the racist behaviour of the host fans, but around 35,000 people inside the stadium as the anglian federation exploited a loophole

whereby ten children were allowed in for free if whereby ten children were allowed in forfree if accompanied by whereby ten children were allowed in for free if accompanied by an adult. hungary claim three points in the first match of the nations leak earlier in a league of e. armenia pulled off a shock win at home —— league b. finland and bosnia finished 1—1. 0n league b. finland and bosnia finished 1—1. on sunday, another nation will secure a place at this year's fifa world cup in qatar. plenty of neutrals are going to be backing ukraine as they take on wales in cardiff in their european play—off final. the hosts are looking to reach their first world cup since 1958. wheels have been training ahead of another charged occasion. —— wales. ukraine are hoping to bring morejoy to occasion. —— wales. ukraine are hoping to bring more joy to their war—torn country after their semifinal win in scotland, but gareth bale is up for selection and he will put all of that to one side once the whistle goes. it is he will put all of that to one side once the whistle goes.— he will put all of that to one side once the whistle goes.- once the whistle goes. it is a big name. it once the whistle goes. it is a big game- it is _ once the whistle goes. it is a big game. it is difficult _ once the whistle goes. it is a big game. it is difficult to _ once the whistle goes. it is a big game. it is difficult to put - once the whistle goes. it is a big game. it is difficult to put it i once the whistle goes. it is a big game. it is difficult to put it into | game. it is difficult to put it into whether it is every big game,

obviously we played any semifinal of the european championships, so it is a massive game. there is no hiding it. we have not qualified for the world cup ever any proper way. we have only ever played and one world cup, so this is a stepping stone that all of us want to take to play on the biggest level and we have a massive game tomorrow that we are desperate to win and to achieve our goal. iga desperate to win and to achieve our ioal ., ,, ., ~' desperate to win and to achieve our coal. ., ,, ., ,, .,, desperate to win and to achieve our ioal ., ,, ., ~' .,, ., goal. iga swiantek has won the french open — goal. iga swiantek has won the french open beating _ goal. iga swiantek has won the french open beating coco - goal. iga swiantek has won the | french open beating coco gauff. goal. iga swiantek has won the - french open beating coco gauff. the world number one reeled off five straight games are to wrestle back control. it is the second french open title for iga swiantek, who has now won a remarkable 35 games in a row. and double 0lympic now won a remarkable 35 games in a row. and double olympic champion andy murray was beaten in the semifinals of the surbiton trophy,

the two—time wimbledon champion was up the two—time wimbledon champion was up against american dennis cutler and after taking the first set 7—5, he caused the second 7—6 before he took the deciding set. that is all the sport for now. thank you very much, we'll catch up with the weather now. hello there. scotland and northern ireland saw the lion's share of the sunshine and the warmth today. further south — although, northwest england didn't fare too badly — it was cloudier and breezier with some showers. tonight, the weather really gets going, start to see a rush of showers and thunderstorms moving up from the near continent, initially into southern counties of england and then spreading northwards into parts of wales, the midlands, east anglia. this line of showers and thunderstorms merge together to produce an area of more thundery rain as it pushes into the midlands. to the north of here, largely dry, clear skies, one or two chilly spots,

a little bit of mist and fog, cooler along the north sea coasts, but further south, it will be quite muggy and mild. so, we start our sunday morning off on a really wet note across the midlands, northern england, parts of wales. some of the rain may continue to be thundery for a while, then it will start to ease down. scotland and northern ireland, again, another glorious day, plenty of sunshine, feeling warmest in northern scotland, 21 celsius. the sunshine comes out across southern england into the afternoon. that could spark off a shower or thunderstorms too. top temperatures here around 19 celsisus, but disappointingly cool under that cloud through central areas, 12—14 celsius. now, as we head through sunday night, it stays rather cloudy, outbreaks of rain across the midlands, northern and eastern england, much of scotland and southern parts of england, south wales could see clearer skies. but it will be another mild one in the south versus single digits in the north. now, that area of low pressure will start to pull away from the east coast into the north sea as we head through monday. and then we are in between weather systems for monday afternoon. so, it should be a quieter day generally. but we will start off with that area

of cloud through many central, northern and eastern areas. the rain eventually pulling away from the east coast along with a strong breeze. then the winds will be lighter into the afternoon. we should see more sunshine across parts of wales, southern england, and again, some good spells of sunshine in scotland, where we could make 21 celsius, but we could even see 20 celsius in the warmest spots in the south. again, into tuesday, we are in between weather systems, so it's another quiet day, we think, before it starts to turn more unsettled from wednesday onwards, as atlantic low—pressure systems start to move in across the country. that will bring outbreaks of rain followed by sunshine and showers. so it's a quieter start to the new week. wednesday, one area of low pressure will move through, followed by another one by the end of the week, which will bring some windy weather and sunshine and showers.

a third day of platinum jubilee celebrations culminates here at buckingham palace with a star—studded concert — attended by 22,000 people along with members of the royal family. music rock stars including sir rod stewart wowed the crowds already full ofjubilee spirit — and prince charles gave a moving tribute to his mother for her 70 years of service. you continue to make history. you laugh and cry with us. and most importantly, you have been there for us for these 70 years. tens of thousands queued for hours on the mall to watch the event on giant screens. brilliant! god save the queen! what

an amazing experience! and a surprise appearance on screen from the queen with the nation's favourite bear — where we found out what she keeps in her handbag. perhaps you would like a marmalade sandwich? i always keep one for emergencies. so do i. i keep mine in here! good evening from buckingham palace — where there has been excitement, celebration and adulation as the nation continues to mark queen elizabeth's platinumjubilee. for the last two and a half hours, a huge crowd has thrilled to a massive open air concert, which saw musical legends including queen, diana ross,

and sir rod stewart perform. 22,000 people had gathered here to watch the party at the palace. prince charles and prince william also gave speeches paying tribute to the queen for her enduring service. here's our royal correspondent, nicholas witchell. after the ceremonial and spiritual it was time for a jubilee party. they had taken their seats in the royal box and tens of thousands had packed the mall and first on stage, who else but queen and brian may? the bbc concert had begun inside buckingham palace with one of those jaw—dropping moments. a tea party with the peruvian called paddington.

thank you for having me. i hope you're _ thank you for having me. i hope you're having a lovelyjubilee. cup of tea? _ you're having a lovelyjubilee. cup of tea? yes— you're having a lovelyjubilee. cup of tea? yes please! 0h, you're having a lovelyjubilee. cup of tea? yes please! oh, dear. perhaps — of tea? yes please! oh, dear. perhaps you would like a marmalade sandwich? _ perhaps you would like a marmalade sandwich? i— perhaps you would like a marmalade sandwich? i always keep one for emergencies. so sandwich? i always keep one for emergencies-— sandwich? i always keep one for emergencies. sandwich? i always keep one for emerencies. ., ~ , emergencies. so do i. i keep mine in here! for later. _ emergencies. so do i. i keep mine in here! for later. who _ emergencies. so do i. i keep mine in here! for later. who would _ emergencies. so do i. i keep mine in here! for later. who would have i here! for later. who would have believed it! _ here! for later. who would have believed it! this _ here! for later. who would have believed it! this monarch i here! for later. who would have believed it! this monarch stilli believed it! this monarch still enjoys springing a surprise. 0utside enjoys springing a surprise. outside the concert was getting into full swing. there was music and the waving of unionjack flags. some waving of unionjack flags. some waving with more vigour than others. and as day gave way tonight the

focus shifted prince william spoke of the need to protect the planet. my of the need to protect the planet. my own grandmother has been alive for nearly a century. today in 2022 as the queen celebrates her platinum jubilee the pressing need to protect and restore the planet has never been more urgent. find and restore the planet has never been more urgent.— and restore the planet has never been more urgent. and the prince of wales spoke — been more urgent. and the prince of wales spoke movingly _ been more urgent. and the prince of wales spoke movingly of— been more urgent. and the prince of wales spoke movingly of his i been more urgent. and the prince of wales spoke movingly of his mother| wales spoke movingly of his mother and her dedication over 70 years. you have met us and talked with us. you have met us and talked with us. you laugh— you have met us and talked with us. you laugh and cry with us and most importantly, you have been there for us for— importantly, you have been there for us for these — importantly, you have been there for us for these 70 years. you pledged to serve _ us for these 70 years. you pledged to serve your whole life and you continue — to serve your whole life and you continue to _ to serve your whole life and you continue to deliver. that is why we are here _ continue to deliver. that is why we are here. that is what we celebrate tonight _ are here. that is what we celebrate tonight. these pictures on your house — tonight. these pictures on your house are — tonight. these pictures on your house are the story of your life and

ours _ house are the story of your life and ours so. _ house are the story of your life and ours. so, your majesty, that is why we all— ours. so, your majesty, that is why we all say— ours. so, your majesty, that is why we all say thank you. the ours. so, your majesty, that is why we all say thank you.— ours. so, your majesty, that is why we all say thank you. the crowd gave three cheers — we all say thank you. the crowd gave three cheers. it _ we all say thank you. the crowd gave three cheers. it had _ we all say thank you. the crowd gave three cheers. it had been _ we all say thank you. the crowd gave three cheers. it had been an i we all say thank you. the crowd gave three cheers. it had been an evening | three cheers. it had been an evening of many emotions. the main ones respect and gratitude. 0ur royal correspondent nicholas witchell is with me. what a spectacle! what an extraordinary evening full of so many different emotions. humour and that really quite astonishing sequence of paddington bear with the queen and the marmalade sandwich in the handbag. you got the impression she really enjoyed taking part in that. there was optimism from prince william in his speech about the planet and most of all respect, reference and deep affection. that came through throughout the evening

very strongly and particularly of course in the touching speech from the prince of wales speaking about his mother and a queen with us in difficult times and at moments of pride and joy. an extraordinary evening and people! is now streaming home. these are enthusiasts who turned out outside buckingham palace and in the mall but i believe that they have felt and expressed emotions which tonight will have been shared by many millions of people around the country. nicholas witchell, thank — people around the country. nicholas witchell, thank you. _ people have thronged to the mall and the areas around buckingham palace for tonight's concert, with many queuing for hours to get a glimpse of the stars and to share in the heady atmosphere. 0ur entertainment correspondent steffan powell reports. the excitement was building all afternoon. i don't think we'll live through another platinum jubilee, with another monarch. i don't think so, so, i think this is a once—in—a—lifetime opportunity and i'm really pleased to be there.

what better way to bring people together than with music from different generations? gorgeous day, bank holiday weekend, it's amazing. i it's electric, everybody is in a really good mood, it's nice. after what we've all been through, i think it's magical, to be honest. not many people in the world could get the likes of duran duran, sir rod stewart and diana ross to share the same stage on the same night, it's a testament to how well admired and respected the queen is across the world. this is a line—up that music festival bosses would die for, and don't take my word for it. cheering. # babyjane, don't leave me hanging on the line... this party at the palace has been designed to appeal to her majesty's supporters, of all ages. # space man...

# i'm overyou, i don't need your lies no more... everyone isjust happy to be - celebrating her majesty the queen, and definitely i felt the energy- when i was on stage that it wasjust all about happiness and celebration. and away from the more formal, traditional celebrations for thejubilee, it has been an opportunity for people to let their hair down, from key workers given tickets for their contribution during the pandemic to royalty itself. this was a night that the 22,000 with tickets and the crowd watching along the mall won't forget in a hurry. it hasn't happened before, and may not happen again. # this girl is on fire... steffan powell, bbc news. # girl is on fire... some of the days other news — ukraine says russian forces have

blown up bridges on a river near the key eastern city of severodonetsk to stop reinforcements coming in. the city is the main focus of russia's current offensive in the donbas region. kyiv says it has recaptured part of the territory that was lost to russian forces. russia, however, claims several ukrainian units are retreating. thousands of passengers trying to return to the uk at the end of the half—term holidays have been facing delays and cancellations. easyjet says it has had to cancel more than 30 flights at short notice today. the airline says one of the reasons for the problems is a shortage of air—traffic control staff at gatwick. ferry passengers in calais have also been experiencing long waits. one of britain's most acclaimed artists, the sculptor sir antony gormley, who created the angel of the north, is to become a german citizen. sir antony said he was giving up his british passport because of the uk's decision leave the european union. he described the move

as "embarrassing" and says he has plans for new sculptures that reflect this view. with all the sport now, here's 0lly foster at the bbc sport centre. good evening. england's cricketer�*s have given themselves every chance of winning the first test against new zealand. with two more days left to play, they require 61 runs for victory, the kiwis need five wickets. 0ur sports correspondentjoe wilson was at lord's today. stuart broad urged england to believe, and then he made things happen. that was daryl mitchell dismissed for 108 and suddenly wickets seemed to be falling with every delivery. actually, they were. broad on one of his charges. and new zealand were soon 285 all out which meant anything that — if england could score 277 in their second

innings, they would win. if. here are three england batters. alex lees, 0llie pope and thenjonny bairstow. the new zealand bowlers were too good. ben stokes had made one, when this happened. and then this was spotted. colin de grandhomme overstepped, no ball. captain, you're back in. could ben stokes make the most of his reprieve? england were depending on it. and he was delivering. but here comes the ball he could not avoid. caught for 5a and this time definitely out, but what about the former captain? 277 the magic number for england and they resume 216—5 but root, 77 not out. iga swiatek has won the french open for a second time. the world number one breezed past the american teenager coco gauff in straight sets. the 20—year—old from poland has now won six tournaments in a row and is unbeaten in 35 matches, a winning run last achieved by venus williams 22 years ago. england's footballers have

lost their opening nations league match against hungary 1—0. the match in budapest was supposed to be played in an empty stadium, punishment for a number of racist incidents involving the hosts fans, but there were over 30,000 there. patrick gearey reports. a stadium neither as full or as empty as it might�*ve been. as a punishment for racist abuse, this game was ordered to be played behind closed doors. as an exception, hungarian schoolchildren were allowed in, accompanied by adults. and when england took the knee, some booing. for england, on a hot day after a long season, this would be a personality test. defender conor coady is clearly good in a crisis. he saved them here. in truth we learned little else for some time, bukayo saka flickered and flashed but it was a rare spark. the game drifted drowsily until suddenly an alarm. hungary had a penalty. dominik szoboszlai, the nation's

star, with his nation's chance. one for the kids. england seemed tired and hungary had an appetite for more. this could and should have been 2—0. a miss that england could not make them regret. though harry kane came close, they'd been second best in budapest. patrick geary, bbc news. it was the final day of the regular season in the rugby union premiership and northampton saints have secured a place in the play—offs. they ran in 10 tries, tommy freeman with a hatrick, beating newcastle 65—26. they'll play table—toppers leicester in the semi—finals. saracens will face harlequins. glasgow and edinburgh were both beaten today and miss out on the semi—finals of the united rugby championship, they'll be between leinster and the bulls, ulster will face the stormers, all the deatils are on the bbc sport website. that is all for now. the derby at epsom has been won by desert crown, ridden by richard kingscote.

the queen had been due to attend this major fixture in the horse—racing calendar, but pulled out yesterday. we're told she watched it on tv from windsor. 0ur sports correspondent laura scott sent this report. it's the jewel in the crown of the flat racing calendar and one of the queen's favourite days of the year. but whilst her majesty was absent from the derby for just the fifth time in her long reign, there were plenty of nods to her platinum jubilee at epsom, where she was represented by princess anne. the queen's love of horses is well known. this footage filmed in april at the royal stud in sandringham a clear example. today's tributes to her included a parade of some of her retired racehorses and a guard of honour of a0 jockeys who have ridden for her. she has been breeding horses for 60 years and she knows all the bloodlines. she has won lots of races and she is very knowledgeable.

buckingham palace said her majesty would be watching the action from windsor castle on television. and she was sent a copy of the race card so she can keep a close eye on all the runners and riders. and in the derby, the big race itself, there are a curious number of regally named horses. we have changing of the guard, royal patronage, and the favourite, desert crown. and desert crown justified favouritism, coming home a convincing winner to reign supreme. although the queen wasn't here to witness it, the carnival atmosphere of derby day embraced the celebrations of this platinum jubilee weekend. laura scott, bbc news, epsom. it has been a raucous and jubilant night here outside buckingham palace, with the crowds thrilling to the musical acts old and new, and everyone whooping with loud cheers and affection for the two princes, charles and william. it has been a spectacle that everyone watching will remember

for many years to come. well, you can see more on all of today's stories on the bbc news channel. that's all from me here at buckingham palace. have a very good night.

hello, this is bbc news. as we've been hearing, a star—studded concert has taken place in front of buckingham palace to mark the third day of celebrations for the queen's platinum jubilee. the queen appeared alongside paddington bear in a recorded sketch to start the show. prince william addressed the crowd after a spectacular light show featuring clips from sir david attenborough and the queen, focusing on environmental issues. while no one pause my grandmother thanks them for talking about their

age, my own grandmother has been alive for nearly a century. cheering in that time, mankind has benefited from unimaginable technological developments and scientific breakthroughs. and, although those breakthroughs. and, although those breakthroughs have increased our awareness of the impact humans have on our world, our planet has become more fragile. today in 2022, as the queen celebrates her platinum jubilee, the pressing need to protect and restore our planet has never been more urgent. but, like her, i am an optimist. decades of making the case for taking better care of our world has meant that environmental issues are now at the top of the global agenda. more and more businesses and politicians are answering the call and, perhaps most

inspiring lee, the cause has now been spearheaded by an amazing and united generation of young people across the world.— across the world. cheering. congratulations _ across the world. cheering. congratulations to _ across the world. cheering. congratulations to all i across the world. cheering. congratulations to all of i across the world. cheering. l congratulations to all of them. across the world. cheering. i congratulations to all of them. they won't accept the status quo, they won't accept the status quo, they won't accept the status quo, they won't accept that change is too difficult to deliver. never before have we had so much power to change the big things. in the past 70 years, mankind has put man on the moon. we have built the world wide web, and we have built of act —— develop vaccines and solutions to some of the most life—threatening diseases on earth. when humankind focuses its mind, anything is possible. it is my firm hope that my grandmother's words are as true in 70 years time as they are tonight.

that is nations, we come together in common cause — because then, there's always for hope. tonight has been full of such optimism and joy, and there is hope. together, if we harness the very best of humankind and restore our planet, we will protect it for our children, for our grandchildren, and for future generations to come. they will be able to say with pride at what's been achieved, "what a wonderful world." . world.“ cheering prince _ world." cheering prince william i world.“ cheering i prince william paying world.“ cheering _ prince william paying tribute to his grandmother, the queen. the prince of wales took to the stage to pay a moving tribute to the queen at thejubilee concert, who he addressed as "mummy". your majesty, you've been with us in our difficult times. and you bring us together

to celebrate moments of pride, joy and happiness. maybe, this year, it really is coming home? cheering and applause you have met us and talked with us. you laugh and cry with us. and, most importantly, you have been there for us for these 70 years. you pledged to serve your whole life — you continue to deliver. that is why we are here, that is what we celebrate tonight. these pictures on your house are the story of your life — and ours. so, your majesty, that is why

we all say "thank you". cheering and applause now, ladies and gentlemen, i know the queen is watching these celebrations with much emotion, having — i hope — finished her marmalade sandwich. laughter including immense regret that she cannot be here in person with us this evening. but windsor castle is barely 20 miles away. if we cheer loudly enough, she might, mightjust hear us. so let's alljoin together... loud cheering that's the spirit, well done!

swiftly followed by three cheers and the national anthem, prince charles they're paying tribute to the queen and, of course, his mum. forthose reasons, we are unable to bring you the usual 10:30pm look at the papers this hour, but i do have enough time to take you through a quick look at those front pages. as you can guess, there's one story that features. the sunday telegraph shows a picture of her majesty and paddington bear, at buckingham palace as a "teatime treat for the nation". the surprise sketch which opened the ceremony tonight. we finally found out what is in the queen's handbag. the sunday times also features the queen and paddington, saying the night was a "party of a lifetime for the world's grandmother. " "thank you for being there for us, mummy" — the sunday express quotes prince charles'sjubilee tribute

speech at the concert. the observer reflects on a long weekend ofjubilee celebrations on its front page — describing the festivites as a "carnival of memory." and a picture of brian may performing on the victoria memorial monument earlier tonight is on the front of the sunday mirror, with the headline "rock �*n royal". the last time he performed a surprise performance on the roof of buckingham palace. and we'll be taking an in—depth look at the papers with our reviewers jo phillips and nigel nelson — that's coming up at 11.30pm this evening. i hope you join us for that. time for a look at the weather with stav. hello there. for the start of thejubilee weekend, it was scotland, northern ireland which saw the best of the warmth

and the sunshine to the day. further south, there was more cloud, more of a breeze, one or two showers around. tonight, it really gets going across southern areas as we see another cluster of showers and thunderstorms spreading up from the near continent, initially into southern counties of england, then into wales, the midlands, east anglia, where this line of showers and thunderstorms tends to merge together to produce an area of more prolonged rain, some of which could contain some thunder. further north, it's a drier picture. clearer skies, single figure values here, but further south, it's going to feel quite muggy and quite mild. as we head through sunday, it's a disappointing start to much of the midlands, wales, northern england — further outbreaks of rain, some of which could be quite heavy. it'll tend to ease down a bit in the day. maybe some sunshine across southern areas into the afternoon, but that could spark off a heavy shower or two through the afternoon. best of the sunshine again across scotland and northern ireland, where we'll see 21 degrees. disappointingly cool under the cloud and rain, up to 19 in the south.

this is bbc news, broadcasting to viewers in the uk and around the world. our top stories... rock stars including sir rod stewart wowed the crowds already full ofjubilee spirit — and prince charles gave a moving tribute to his mother for her 70 years of service. you continue to make history. you laugh and cry with us, and most importantly, you have been there for us, for these 70 years. and a surprise appearance on screen from the queen with the nation's favourite bear — where we found out what she keeps in her handbag. a senior ukrainian official says russia is "throwing

all its power" at the key city of severodonetsk —