The Queen and Paddington Bear

I thought it was a fabulous concert. Not all the acts were to my taste obviously but I felt the organisers had tried to have something for every one. The staging was immaculate and totally stunning. The star of the show without a shadow was the queen. I absolutely loved her appearance with Paddington. What terrific comic timing she has. I wonder how many takes it took to get it so spot on.

It was really lovely. She was so natural.

what a lovely surprise to see her with Paddington.I loved the moment when she produced the marmalade sandwich from he handbag.And it was a touching moment when Paddington thanked her for everything.

I loved it. Warmed the heart!

I didn't see any of the Jubille celebrations, due to being in Australia and tied up with enjoying my family. I saw the Queen and Paddington, though, from a posted link, and thought that it was lovely. HM is a good sport!

I can't agree with the suggestion that Charles will immediately step down in favour of William. Apart from the 'duty' aspect of it, which I'm sure will follow the Queen's example, he knows what it would be like for William and Catherine, and their children.

Charles and Anne were very young when their mother unexpectedly inherited the throne. They must, inevitably, have suffered as a result of so much of the Queen's time being taken up with matters of state. I'm convinced that Charles wants William and Catherine to enjoy as much freedom as they can, for as long as possible.

The episode with Paddington was inspired. I loved it.

Only caught up with the concert last night. It was fabUlous. I enjoyed every single moment. What an honour for all the participants who gave their all.
I did say to Orlin that I wish we’d gone to London just to be part of this special occasion but he pointed out that sitting sipping a pink gin cocktail whilst being comfortable in my pyjamas was probably better for me. He’s right again of course ?.

Calendargirl

Elton was much better than Rod.

Yes I personally thought Rod was dreadful .... needs to pack it in now!

Celeste whoever she is murdered What a wonderful world in my opinion too .... overall though I thought it was good .... as was the parade yesterday.

Prince George needs some face training, every time the camera caught him he was pulling a weird face! Not as blessed as the other 2 sadly .... whoops, is that treason?

Perhaps Netflix had done all the filming they wanted.

Daisend1

Noticable that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex wasted no time in returning to the USA. Wonder the hurry.?

Attended the Thanksgiving Service, seen the Queen, nothing else left for them to do.

Yesterday’s pageant with the gathering of Royals and all the children made it patently clear that they are no longer part of it all.

Which is what they wanted.

The Queen and Paddington? Not quite enough to eradicate my republican tendancies but adorable. It confirms my respect for the Queen herself and my feelings about her - she's a good egg. And her Jubilee has given our nation a much-needed positive and feel-good boost.

I’m not complaining.

The Queen tapping her teaspoon was fab.

Because that's where they live...?

Noticable that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex wasted no time in returning to the USA. Wonder the hurry.?

Who doesn’t love Paddington Bear, and for those of us who love the Queen, it couldn’t have been better.

I haven’t managed to watch the pageant from yesterday as we were at a neighbourhood gathering.
I enjoyed most of the concert . Not the awful versions of Sweet Caroline or Wonderful World though.
Queen should definitely have been the final act.
I must be rather odd as a I seem to be the only person who didn’t think much of the Queen and Paddington. I found it a bit cringey. Takes all sorts I suppose.

I thought it was all rather wonderful but I have to admit to having tears in my eyes seeing the Queen on the balcony. It did feel like goodbye and thank you Ma’am. It made me sad tbh.

I really enjoyed everything especially photos of the Queen through the ages. Reminds me my Mum was co-driver with the Queen they were called the Fannies probably spelt that wrong. A thoroughly enjoyable weekend. I hope I’m right in saying loved by all. Only the British in their uniqueness could pull off a pageant like that.!!!

The Queen was fabulous with Paddington, so funny. We now know what she carries in her handbag. I thought Diana Ross was great, although I was nervous watching her in her frock and the steps...Rod Stewart let his singers do the work for him and as for Duran Duran, as an 80s fan, I loved them.

Nannan2
Surely Sweet Caroline was included because of the football connection, but I think that Rod’s voice is getting weaker now with age (sadly). ?
I thought Queen should have done the grand finale rather than being on at the beginning. ?
Andrea Bocelli was fantastic.?
I think I was too busy having children to appreciate Duran Duran in the 80s! I love them now!?

David Attenborough is 96, is he out of touch with modern world ?

Loved it all though thought Sweet Caroline was absolutely tortured by Rod Stewart. Think Diana Ross spot was bit odd. At one stage she was talking and singing at same time. Not worthy of the finale IMO. Should have been QAL for a rousing end to the show. Adam Lambert as always was phenomenal and I cannot tell you, as a Glambert of many years standing, how fabulous it is to see him on prime time TV strutting his stuff and getting widespread attention. I imagine he was pinching himself to see if he was dreaming. Still underrated despite heading up Queen for many years now (Queen are touring UK at the moment. If gigs are your thing GO SEE THEM. Phenomenal show) Delighted to see Jason as Joseph. A long time favourite in this house. Overall a brilliant night. Lasers, lights, spectacle. Bravo.

The Queen with Paddington was the best part of the evening. It's a wonderful world song was horrible, I think the singer ruined it.
I don't know who decided to feature a lot of old has beens, they were not particularly entertaining.

No way will Prince Charles hand over the reins (reign?) to William, well I for one will hope not. Just because he’s over 70 doesn’t mean he’s not in touch with the modern world.