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[SarahJo]

Was it just me - or did they make the palace look like a giant French flag at the end ????

Thought grace jones was awesome with that hula hoop

[chickencam]

Enjoyed watching it, we applied for tickets but failed, but seeing the amount of people there I am quite glad it would be a nighmare for me, I hate crowds. It would have been horrible trying to leave too.

[LolaLayla]

The fireworks looked lovely at the end. Such a shame that Prince Philip was not able to be with her. On another note it is really strange to watch all the celebrations as in this part of the world there does not seem to be anything special on According to the news there were over 10,000 applications for parties in England and a few hundred in Scotland A couple of shops have got a red, white and blue theme and I think a hotel near here has a (very expensive) afternoon tea. Maybe some of the big cities have had events

[Chucky Mama]

Was it just me - or did they make the palace look like a giant French flag at the end ????

no it wasn't just you We found it really off putting.

[patsylabrador]

I asked my son if he saw you and he said he saw a row of rowdy chickens. That gave me a lovely moment picturing the chicken run ladies waving knitted flags.

DD had a great evening, don't think the entertainment was quite her cup of tea but she said the atmosphere was great.

[Guest]

T'was good!

 

I love the graphics on the Palace - especially during the MAdness bit!

[Chicken shack]

Well we had the most fantasic time ever! We were sat ten feet from the Royal Box and could see all the commings and goings on. The que to get in was not very well organised and we were told to move to different que's each one being a mile long How ever we rebelled and eventually got in. The Palce garden were amazing the picnic more that you could eat. I had the vegetarian option I will post pictures but I now have to organise a party for the 16th Lots to do and I have done nothing.

[Alis girls]

Who was the Afrocaribean guy on stage at the end as you looked at the stage on the left - it wasnt Stevie Wonder - just behind Cheryl Cole - couldnt place him. Felt sorry for Rolf cut off in his prime. lenny Henry seemed annoying. Otherwise liked the fact all Royals were singing and even the Archbishop was singing to a Beatles number. I would love to have been there but the crowds are a killer.

[lillybettybabs]

I can't stand Lenny Henry, I don't think he is funny at all!

I watched bits during study breaks ( yep i studied on a bank holiday) but i missed the madness bit.

[Chucky Mama]

Who was the Afrocaribean guy on stage at the end as you looked at the stage on the left - it wasnt Stevie Wonder - just behind Cheryl Cole - couldnt place him.

I think it was the blind aboriginal singer from the Barlow song.

[Goosey Lucy]

This is Geoffrey Gurrumul :

His singing voice is amazing

[Egluntyne]

Am just watching a repeat. Time Elton hung up his singing voice.

[Lavenders_Blue]

Yes, definitely time for Elton to hang up his singing voice... and Paul McCartney... and Cliff Richard. Tom Jones though - wow, his voice is still great and loved Shirley Bassey too!

 

Anyone else find Madness singing 'Our House' on top of Buckingham Palace slightly ironic?! Great graphics on the palace though!

 

CM - didn't realise it was the Queen's Official Birthday this weekend too. Not quite so cringeworthy as I thought then!

[Alis girls]

Thanks was walking home when the aboriginal chap was on - will look at link.

[Griffin]

Am just watching a repeat. Time Elton hung up his singing voice.

 

Mr Griffin asked if he'd had a stroke! He didn't sound right at all. Loved his sparkley pink jacket though.

[chickencam]

The worst bit about Elton John was when he was gossiping behind The Prince of Wales when he was making his speech His singing was pretty poor too, as was Cheryl's, as far as I have heard she very muscled in on that song and she found herself a pro,inent spot by the Queen at the end too.

 

Overall I thought it was good but there were too many people there I am quite glad that we didn't win tickets.

[Chucky Mama]

Yes, definitely time for Elton to hang up his singing voice... and Paul McCartney... and Cliff Richard. Tom Jones though - wow, his voice is still great and loved Shirley Bassey too!

 

Anyone else find Madness singing 'Our House' on top of Buckingham Palace slightly ironic?! Great graphics on the palace though!

 

CM - didn't realise it was the Queen's Official Birthday this weekend too. Not quite so cringeworthy as I thought then!

 

I totally agree re the singers you mention etc. We were literally behind the settee re the Happy Birthday cringing until we Googled the Official Birthday. I am so glad it was OK as love Stevie Wonder.

[Space Chick]

Just watched it now

 

Cheryl Cole was dreadful

 

I thought Paul McCartney was fantastic, and he played two instruments on stage, and incredible musical talent

 

After watching it, I'll be amazed if Gary Barlow isn't Knighted in the queens next honours list

[Lavenders_Blue]

Paul McCartney is a great musician, as is Elton John. Sadly their voices just haven't aged well. That's my opinion anyway...

[Cheeky Chooky]

Mr Griffin asked if he'd had a stroke!

That's exactly what my OH said!!

 

Cliff Richard, Paul McCartney, Elton John, Cheryl Cole and Will I Am were all cringeworthy...Grace Jones was amazing! Though looking at her legs wasn't!

[Griffin]

I just kept saying to my eldest daughter that I hoped I'd age just as well as Grace Jones! She looks amazing!

[craftyhunnypie]

Absolutely loved watching it! We loved Madness on the roof - fab & the effects.. Whoa! We enjoyed Elton. We thought Stevie Wonder was a bit rubbish & Paul McCartney was a bit shocking! Blimey is he gaunt!

Robbie singing swing - much prefer him doing that.

A couple of the miliatary wives were cringeworthy - but on a whole the performance was great.

Poor Rolf Harris - I was enjoying Two Little Boys.

I think the star of the show was Peter Kay - priceless!

We loved watching the Royals jigging away. I have to say watching it, I did feel quite proud to be British. I agree about the Gary Barlow Knighthood thing - definitely.

We also predict that the queen will reign for 1 more year, then pass the throne to Will & Kate - as Charlie boy will pass it on I think.

Emma.x

[Griffin]

I had that discussion with my girls this morning. I don't think the Queen will ever abdicate, she'll reign until the day she dies and Prince Charles will become King because that's what he's waited for his entire life. I can't see him passing up that chance, however much William & Kate are loved. Unfortunately Prince Charles has never and will never be popular.

[Egluntyne]

We also predict that the queen will reign for 1 more year, then pass the throne to Will & Kate - as Charlie boy will pass it on I think.

 

I can't see that happening myself. In any case, she couldn't do it without a huge change in the law. There would have to be a darned good constitutional reason for denying Charles his birthright.

[Alis girls]

Cheryl Cole is a limpet - always hanging on to others talent. Thought Tom Jones was good - my friend and I were discussing the fact women used to throw their knickers at him. ES of 16 was shocked and told me to not get any ideas - OH quipped " he'd throw em back" Bloomin cheek - I dont wear Bridget Jones yet. I find looking at Paul mcCartney off putting, He should retire. Will.i.am is another hanger on.