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Diana Ross and Queen set to play for The Queen at her Jubilee as Platinum Party promises stellar line up

It was one of the most famous moments of all her Jubilees and now The Queen is set for a rerun as she marks the 70th anniversary of her reign. The Platinum Party at the Palace will feature a performance from Queen and Brian May.

His rendition of the national anthem from the top of Buckingham Palace during the Golden Jubilee celebrations in 2002 became one of the most iconic images of those festivities and of The Queen’s reign. Now, he is set to take to the stage for the Platinum Jubilee.

The Times has reported some of the big names who will take part in the Party which will take over The Mall on June 4th 2022. The queen of Motown, Diana Ross, is another big name set to perform. It would be her first UK live performance in fifteen years.

Duran Duran and Andrea Bocelli are also included in the line up. The Platinum Party is being organised by the BBC who have already confirmed that George Ezra will be among the stars involved. Further details of the event will be shared shortly.

Tickets for the Party have been distributed by ballot. However, those without entry to the celebration, which will see stars perform on a circular stage around the Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace, will be able to see the event on big screens in London, Edinburgh and Cardiff while the concert will be broadcast live on BBC One.

About author

Lydia Starbuck is Editor in Chief at Royal Central and the main producer and presenter of the Royal Central Podcast and Royal Central Extra. Lydia is also a pen name of June Woolerton who is a journalist and writer with over twenty years experience in TV, radio, print and online. Her latest book, A History of British Royal Jubilees, is out now. Her new book, The Mysterious Death of Katherine Parr, will be published in March 2024. June is an award winning reporter, producer and editor. She's appeared on outlets including BBC 5 Live, BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Local Radio and has also helped set up a commercial radio station. June is also an accomplished writer with a wide range of material published online and in print. She is the author of two novels, published as e-books. She is also a marriage registrar and ceremony celebrant.