| Main Performers | Donel Mangena,
Alfie Boe,
Luke Evans,
Sir Tom Jones,
Kylie Minogue,
Craig David,
Anne Marie,
Shaggy,
Helen George,
Tom Chambers - vocals
Shawn Mendes,
Sting - vocals, guitar
Ed Balls,
Harry Hill,
Frank Skinner - banjo, vocals
Laura Mvula,
Jamie Cullum - vocals, piano
HRH Prince Henry,
HRH The Prince of Wales - speakers |
| Orchestra or Band | BBC Concert Orchestra,
House Band,
George Formby Society banjo band,
Dhol Foundation (drummers) |
| Set List | 'It's Not Unusual' (Sir Tom Jones, Dhol Foundation, BBC Concert Orchestra, House Band),
Queen's Arrival,
'Stop Me From Falling' (Kylie Minogue, dancers, band),
Welcome (Zoe Ball),
VT - HM The Queen's 21st Birthday Speech,
'Oh, What a Beautiful Morning' (Luke Evans, Orchestra, House Band),
'In My Blood' (Shawn Mendes, band),
'Don't Make Me Wait' (Sting, Shaggy, band),
'When I'm Cleaning Windows' (Gorge Formby Society banjo band, Ed Balls, Harry Hill, Frank Skinner),
VT - HM The Queen's Coronation,
'Ciao Adios' (Anne-Marie, band),
'Nomeathemba', 'Hello My Baby', 'Homeless' (Ladysmith Black Mambazo),
'Green Green Grass of Home' (Sir Tom Jones, Ladysmith Black Mabazo, Orchestra, House Band),
VT - Birthday Cake for HM The Queen (Duchess of Cornwall, Tom Kerridge, three members of the Womens' Institute (WI)),
'I Get A Kick Out of You' (Jamie Cullum, Orchestra, House Band),
'I Put A Spell On You' (Laura Mvula, Orchestra, House Band),
VT - Trooping the Colour,
Speech (HRH Prince Henry of Wales),
'Happy', P Williams (Donel Mangena, House Band, dancers),
'Stomping at the Savoy', 'Sing, Sing, Sing' (Alfie Boe, Orchestra, House Band),
Medley - 'Fill Me In', '7 Days', 'Magic' (Craig David, band),
VT - (Dame Darcey Bussell),
'Cheek to Cheek' from Top Hat (Tom Chambers, Orchestra, House Band),
'I Could Have Danced All Night' from My Fair Lady (Helen George)
VT - HM The Queen's Golden Jubilee,
Medley - 'Mr Boombastic', 'Message in a Bottle', 'Angel', 'Every Breath You Take' (Shaggy, Sting),
'What A Wonderful World' (Sir Tom Jones, Ensemble, Orchestra, House Band),
Balloon Drop and Confetti,
'Happy Birthday' (Ensemble, Orchestra, House Band, Audience),
Entrance of HM The Queen to the stage,
Speech and Three Cheers (HRH The Prince of Wales),
Bouquet presentation to HM The Queen (Mason, Wormholt Park School),
HM The Queen leaves the stage,
Reprise - 'What A Wonderful World' (Orchestra, House Band) |
| Royal Presence | HM Queen Elizabeth II,
HRH Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales,
HRH Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall,
HRH Prince William, The Duke of Cambridge,
HRH Prince Henry of Wales (Prince Harry),
Ms Meghan Markle,
HRH Prince Andrew, The Duke of York,
HRH Princess Beatrice
HRH Princess Eugenie,
Mr Jack Brooksbank,
HRH Prince Edward, The Earl of Wessex,
HRH Sophie, The Countess of Wessex,
HRH The Lady Louise Windsor,
HRH Princess Anne, The Princess Royal,
Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence,
Mr Peter Phillips,
Mrs Peter Phillips
Mr Daniel Chatto,
The Lady Sarah Chatto,
HRH The Duke of Gloucester,
HRH The Duchess of Gloucester,
The Earl of Ulster,
The Countess of Ulster,
Mr George Gilman,
The Lady Rose Gilman,
HRH The Duke of Kent,
The Earl of St. Andrews,
The Countess of St. Andrews,
The Lady Marina-Charlotte Windsor,
Mr Timothy Taylor,
Miss Estella Taylor,
Mr Columbus Taylor,
The Lord Nicholas Windsor,
The Lady Nicholas Windsor,
HRH Princess Michael of Kent,
The Lord Frederick Windsor,
The Lady Sophie Windsor,
The Lady Gabriella Windsor,
HRH Princess Alexandra, the Hon. Lady Ogilvy,
Miss Zenouska Mowatt |
| Performance Notes | A night of music and song to celebrate Her Majesty The Queens 92nd Birthday. A fun and vibrant evening of contemporary hits, songs from classic musicals, unique collaborations and stars from around the Commonwealth.
The event marked what is likely to be The Queen's final meeting with the heads of Commonwealth governments. The event was held at the end of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), which was held in London with a full programme of events hosted by the Queen. A pre-show reception by the Royal Commonwealth Society was hosted in the Elgat Room.
This show was filmed and broadcast live on BBC One television and BBC Radio 2. Highlights of the concert will be broadcast on BBC World Service English, giving listeners around the world the chance to hear the celebrations.
Ms Meghan Markle accompanied HRH Prince Henry (Harry) and was seated in the Royal Box as an engaged couple. Mr Jack Brooksbank accompanied HRH Princess Eugenie and was seated in the Royal Box as an engaged couple. HRH The Duchess of Cambridge was not in attendance due to the imminent birth of her third child, Prince Louis. HRH The Duke of Edinburgh was not in attendance, having retired from public appearances.
Members of the Royal Family were seated in the Royal Box and the Grand Tier boxes either side.
HRH Prince Henry spoke as the new President of The Queens Commonwealth Trust.
Approxiamately 16 heads of state and four foreign ministers from the Commonwealth were in attendance including PM Theresa May.
Other members of the audience included: Honourable Mark Brantley (Minister of Foreign Affairs and Premier of Nevis), Adama Barrow (President of Gambia), Sheikh Hasina Wazed (Prime Minister of Bangladesh), Sadiq Khan (Mayor of London), Nigel Farage (MEP), Ruth Wilson (actress), Matt LeBlanc (actor, presenter), Andrew Rosindell MP, Sir Trevor McDonald (broadcaster), Dame Judi Dench (actress), Kena Mphonda (Malawi High Commissioner to UK).
Major Nana Kofi Twumasi-Ankrah was in attendance to HM The Queen.
Her Majesty The Queen wore a silver and gold lame with ivory tweed, dipped waist dress, covered with buttermilk daisies, designed by Angela Kelly.
The event ended with a balloon drop.
An aftershow reception was held in the Elgar Room. |
| Related Archival Material | Programme (RAHE/1/2018/16),
Autographs (RAHE/8/1/11) |