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Jubilee Concert Rocks Palace

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Thousands gather in Queen Elizabeth’s honor.

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Despite the absence of an ill Prince Philip, the queen and thousands of others gathered at Buckingham Palace for a star-studded concert in honor of the Diamond Jubilee. Grace Jones, Elton John, Robbie Williams, Annie Lennox, and Kylie Minogue were just part of the musical line-up in the queen’s honor as a bevy of royal supporters rocked out in front of the palace. Prince Charles addressed the crowd on stage, flanked by the royal family, including the queen. Paul McCartney closed out the concert after earlier saying that he hoped Philip was OK, a rousing round of fireworks exploding in the sky following his performance.

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