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Platinum Party at the Palace: Fans all make same complaint about concert line-up

Where was Adele?

Platinum Party at the Palace aired on BBC One last night as stars of the music world came together to pay tribute to the Queen.

However many fans were left underwhelmed by the line-up of acts at the concert and wondered where the likes of Adele and Ed Sheeran were.

Brian May performs at Platinum Party at the Palace
Brian May and Queen opened the show (Credit: BBC)

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Who performed at Platinum Party at the Palace?

The show was opened by Queen and Adam Lambert.

There were performances by Alicia Keys, Ella Eyre, Craig David, Mabel, Elbow and George Ezra.

Also in the line-up were Duran Duran, Andrea Bocelli, Mimi Webb, Eurovision‘s Sam Ryder, Jax Jones, Celeste, Nile Rodgers, Sigala and Diversity.

Meanwhile, stars from the stage and screen, and the sporting world appeared at the event and on film.

These included Sir David Attenborough, Stephen Fry, Ellie Simmonds, Geri Horner and a specially recorded performance from Sir Elton John.

Prince Charles and Prince William both paid moving tributes to Her Majesty.

Diana Ross closed the show with her first UK live performance in 15 years.

Alicia Keys performs singing at the piano
Alicia Keys’ song about New York didn’t hit the spot (Credit: BBC)

Why did fans complain?

Although on the night the performances were spectacular, some Brits weren’t happy that the likes of Adele and Ed Sheeran weren’t a part of the show.

At what was a decidedly British event, they felt an American headliner was an “odd” choice.

Prince George and Prince William wave their flags and sing a long
Prince George and Prince William had a great time (Credit: BBC)

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The royals steal the show

After wowing fans with their walkabout in Wales earlier in the day, young Royals Prince George and Princess Charlotte joined their mum and dad for the concert again.

Both the children looked to be having a great time waving flags and singing along.

And despite the Queen missing out on the celebrations she took part in a pre-recorded segment with Paddington Bear.

Fans called her appearance “epic”.

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Carena Crawford
Associate Editor (Soaps)