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The Queen and Paddington Bear

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Grannyben Sat 04-Jun-22 20:06:13

Just watching the concert at Buckingham Palace and who should pop up but Her Majesty doing a beautiful clip with Paddington Bear. Even better than her appearance with James Bond

FannyCornforth Sun 05-Jun-22 11:32:07

Re performers.
Diana Ross was on there because she’s already in the UK.
For instance, The Stones are on world tour.
Adele seems to be tied up with ‘issues’ in Vegas.
It’s all a matter of logistics.
I’m guessing that they wouldn’t get paid either, which some wouldn’t like I expect.

FannyCornforth Sun 05-Jun-22 11:26:01

Chestnut

Just to say the message by Geri Horner (Spice Girl) was cringe making and overdone in the extreme. I felt quite sick.

Do you remember how Geri used to fawn over and flirt with Prince Charles?
She even pinched his bottom in public.
I recall Chris Evans saying at the time, something along the lines of ‘she actually thinks that she’s in with a chance with him’

Chestnut Sun 05-Jun-22 11:23:16

Dinahmo

Chestnut - many of them are dead!!

But many are still alive and performing. Maybe the 1950s would be a struggle, unless Cliff Richard could warble out a couple of songs. Tom Jones for the 1960s, Paul McCartney maybe but his voice has gone, or The Who if they are still going, there must be some more. Much as I dislike her, Adele was the obvious choice to round it off for today's music as she can hold a crowd. As long as she didn't speak.

FannyCornforth Sun 05-Jun-22 11:22:19

With Gloria Hunniford. Not sure if she’s a National Treasure ?

Pittcity Sun 05-Jun-22 11:20:37

There is a busful of "legends" in today's pageant. I have heard that Cliff will be there!!

Joseanne Sun 05-Jun-22 11:17:19

Dinahmo

Chestnut - many of them are dead!!

Bowie ?

Audi10 Sun 05-Jun-22 11:15:55

Oh I just loved it, very funny!

Dinahmo Sun 05-Jun-22 11:15:55

Chestnut - many of them are dead!!

Dinahmo Sun 05-Jun-22 11:14:37

I think that many of you are forgetting how old you are. Those acts that you have never heard of were for the younger generation.

Sparklefizz Ed Sheeran is winding up events this afternoon with the National Anthem apparently.

Joseanne Sun 05-Jun-22 11:10:39

I agree Diana's lip syncing was poor and very noticeable to the camera.

Joseanne Sun 05-Jun-22 11:09:04

And where were Ed Sheeran, Adele, Jack Savoretti, Take That, Robbie Williams, One Direction, Leona Lewis, Will Young?
I think a lot of these were either on tour, performing elsewhere, about to give birth or trying to overcome depression. Interesting that many of them are from X factor type shows, but are they all great musicians? Diversity included a few of them.

Callistemon21 Sun 05-Jun-22 11:00:36

< I’m turning into my Mother >
???

"Who are these beetle people, dear"

Callistemon21 Sun 05-Jun-22 10:58:32

So the Queen performance was not their best

I enjoyed it but then Brian and Roger are always brilliant imo.
I thought Adam did just fine; Freddie was unique so no-one will ever be the same.

Someone British should have ended the show, not Diana Ross lip-syncing. When I said this last week, I was mocked, but this was a British celebration and we have so much British talent.
I won't mock you, I agree. She wasn't that good.

Chestnut Sun 05-Jun-22 10:55:21

This country is a powerhouse of musical genius, at least it was in the past. That should have been reflected in the lineup, the top artists from every decade strutting their stuff and definitely no Americans on what should be a totally Britpop event.

Pittcity Sun 05-Jun-22 10:54:28

Sparklefizz

And where were Ed Sheeran, Adele, Jack Savoretti, Take That, Robbie Williams, One Direction, Leona Lewis, Will Young?

Someone British should have ended the show, not Diana Ross lip-syncing. When I said this last week, I was mocked, but this was a British celebration and we have so much British talent.

Ed Sheeran is the finale of the Pageant today.

Pittcity Sun 05-Jun-22 10:53:21

I was worried about the Governor General of Canada sitting behind William. She didn't look happy at all.....

Galaxy Sun 05-Jun-22 10:52:36

But the spice girls werent particularly skilful in terms of musical ability. It was ok pop but not much more in my view. You are never going to please everyone.

Chestnut Sun 05-Jun-22 10:51:47

Just to say the message by Geri Horner (Spice Girl) was cringe making and overdone in the extreme. I felt quite sick.

Kandinsky Sun 05-Jun-22 10:50:56

Well if they’re the future of British music god help us.
< I’m turning into my Mother >

Sparklefizz Sun 05-Jun-22 10:47:37

And where were Ed Sheeran, Adele, Jack Savoretti, Take That, Robbie Williams, One Direction, Leona Lewis, Will Young?

Someone British should have ended the show, not Diana Ross lip-syncing. When I said this last week, I was mocked, but this was a British celebration and we have so much British talent.

Galaxy Sun 05-Jun-22 10:46:26

It depends who you are aiming at though doesnt it. Many people of the younger generation wont know much about the Spice Girls for example.

Jaxjacky Sun 05-Jun-22 10:46:25

It’s the younger generation of singers Kadinsky plenty of all ages in the mall and in the royal family.
I’m sure the line up was designed for all ages, the theme was the past 70 years and future generations.

Kandinsky Sun 05-Jun-22 10:45:31

Totally agree… best part for me was the marmalade sketch with the Queen and Paddington, actually made me cry….

Yes it was the best bit, & very emotional.

Shinamae Sun 05-Jun-22 10:43:09

Kandinsky

Too many ( pretty bad ) virtual unknowns and not enough great, well known, British artists - How many people in the crowd & watching at home know Jax jones, Ella Eyre,
Sigala, Celeste & Mimi Webb?
Where were Blur? The Spice girls? all the brilliant Britpop bands?
& Madness should have ended the show!

Totally agree… best part for me was the marmalade sketch with the Queen and Paddington, actually made me cry….

Kandinsky Sun 05-Jun-22 10:37:42

Too many ( pretty bad ) virtual unknowns and not enough great, well known, British artists - How many people in the crowd & watching at home know Jax jones, Ella Eyre,
Sigala, Celeste & Mimi Webb?
Where were Blur? The Spice girls? all the brilliant Britpop bands?
& Madness should have ended the show!