Saturday 4 June 2022 08:13 PM Adam Lambert and Queen kick off much-anticipated Platinum Jubilee concert at ... trends now
The BBC's Party at the Palace kicked off with a spectacular appearance from Adam Lambert and Queen on Saturday night.
Adam, who took the place of lead singer Freddie Mercury, appeared on stage in front of a row of Palace officials playing drums and began belting out We Will Rock You for their opening number.
It came 20 years after guitarist Brian May performed God Save The Queen on Buckingham Palace's roof during a show marking the Golden Jubilee in 2002.
Amazing: The BBC's Party at the Palace kicked off with a spectacular appearance from Adam Lambert and Queen on Saturday night
The singer, 40, showed off his sensational sense of style in a sweeping black jacket embellished with gold stitching, which he paired with black trousers and a shirt as he took to the stage.
During their opening number, Brian May incredibly appeared up from behind a golden stage on a huge platform as he rocked the guitar solo while Roger Taylor put on an incredible show behind the drums.
After beginning with a rocking start, they then went on to sing Don't Stop Me Now, getting the crowd of 22,000 people clapping and cheering, before going on to belt out We Are The Champions.
The line-up also includes Diana Ross, Alicia Keys, Nile Rodgers, Andrea Bocelli, Duran Duran, Bond composer Hans Zimmer, Ella Eyre, Craig David, Mabel, Elbow and George Ezra.
Dashing: Brian May, Adam Lambert and Roger Taylor of Queen put on a stylish display as they arrived on the star-studded red carpet
Before the concert began, the Queen hilariously hosted a sketch with popular children's character Paddington Bear, after her 007 sketch at the London 2012 Olympics.
The adorable moment saw Her Majesty enjoying tea and cake with Paddington, who wished her a 'happy Jubilee' and offered her his thanks before the show kicked off.
Ahead of the Jubilee party, a sweet montage was aired with celebrities paying tribute
