Sunday 5 June 2022 03:43 PM BBC production team praised for organising a 'phenomenal' Party at the Palace ... trends now
The BBC production team behind coverage of Prince William's Earthshot Prize Awards and Harry and Meghan's wedding have been praised for organising a 'phenomenal' show to mark the Queen's 70th anniversary on the throne.
Brits have commended organisers for the 'magical' and 'phenomenal' show last night, as thousands watched live from The Mall, with a peak of 13.4 million tuning in via their televisions.
Two of the key organisers were Claire Popplewell, creative director for BBC Studios Events and Mark Sidaway, executive producer for the BBC’s Platinum Party at the Palace.
Claire Popplewell, creative director for BBC Studios Events was a key organiser of yesterday's party outside the palace
One of yesterday's key organisers was Mark Sidaway, executive producer for the BBC’s Platinum Party at the Palace. Pictured last month at the BAFTAs
Ms Popplewell has been employed by BBC Studios for three years and eight months, having taken the role after a multi-award winning career as director, executive producer, producer and editor.
She had spent a more than 27 years with the BBC as an editor of ceremonial events, and executive producer.
She is currently responsible for the planning and execution of all royal, ceremonial and commemorative programming, and has delivered global events including Live 8, the funeral of Nelson Mandela, the international broadcast of Harry and Meghan's wedding, D-Day 75 and, most recently, VE Day 75.
Brits have commended organisers for the 'magical' and 'phenomenal' show last night, as thousands watched live from The Mall, with a peak of 13.4 million tuning in via their televisions
Royal fans watch as Prince Charles, and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, appear on stage during the Platinum Jubilee concert taking place in front of Buckingham Palace
Drone Show above Buckingham Palace during the BBC's Platinum Party at the Palace spelt 'Thank You Ma'am' in tribute to the Queen
The crowds heard archive recordings of the Queen speaking about the future of the planet in 1989 during her Christmas Message: 'The future of all life on earth depends on how we behave towards one another and how we treat the plants and animals that share our world with us'
Speaking ahead of the jubilee, she said: 'The BBC Ceremonial Events team has been at every major Royal landmark since The Queen's coronation in 1953.
'It’s been a challenging couple of months but long term relationships with the Met Police, Royal Parks and the Armed Forces have helped them to look favourably on our endless and sometimes bizarre requests.'
This included a 360 degree view of the Horse Guards Parade.
Mr Sidaway has been with BBC Studios for one year and
