Royal family news – live: Sussexes release photograph of daughter Lilibet after arriving in US
Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s daughter turns one during her first trip to the UK
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Your support makes all the difference.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have released a picture of their daughter Lilibet after celebrating her first birthday.
The photograph of Lilibet, who celebrated the occasion with family and close friends of the Sussexes at Frogmore Cottage in Windsor on Saturday, is understood to have been taken by family friend Misan Harriman.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s second child, born on 4 June 2021 at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in California, was named in honour of Queen Elizabeth II.
The couple have been “incredibly touched” by the birthday wishes that have flooded in for Lilibet.
More than 100,000 dollars (£79,800) in donations to the World Central Kitchen were made in her honour by people around the world, for which the Duke and Duchess have also expressed their gratitude.
It follows reports that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex had returned to the US following a short trip to the UK for the jubilee celebrations.
The early departure means the Sussexes missed the finale of the festivities, which saw the Queen make a surprise appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the royal standard flag was raised above the residence during the pageant.
Eurovision star takes the stage
Eurovision star Sam Ryder performed his song Space Man as the crowd waved their hands in the air while flames and smoke were let off from the stage.
The Prince of Wales and the Princess Royal could be seen applauding, smiling and chatting after it ended.
Rod Stewart sings Sweet Caroline
Rod Stewart invites the crowd to sing along as he belts out Sweet Caroline.
George Ezra drops problematic lyric for Queen’s party
English singer and songwriter George Ezra performed songs Green Green Grass and Shotgun.
However, he appeared to drop the lyrics “on the day that I die” during the first performance.
The Duke of Cambridge was seen turning around and laughing in the royal box.
Ezra told the crowd it was “an honour” to play for them.
Duke and Duchess sing along to Sweet Caroline
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their children could be seen singing along to Sir Rod Stewart’s performance of Sweet Caroline.
William and his son George sang the song from the royal box, as did Kate.
Welcomed to the stage as a “rock legend”, Sir Rod urged the crowd to join in as he performed.
He also sang Baby Jane.
Prince George smiles as crowd sing Sweet Caroline
Andrea Bocelli shows off stunning vocal range
Andrea Bocelli gives an ethereal performance of Nessun Dorma while the sun sets over the Palace at tonight’s Jubilee celebrations.
Jubilee concert: George Ezra censors song lyric about dying during celebration of Queen
George Ezra censored his own song lyric about dying during his performance at the Queen’s platinum jubilee concert.
The musician performed his hit song “Green Green Grass” at the event, which took place outside Buckingham Palace on Saturday (4 June).
However, his fans noticed that the singer omitted the lyrics, in which he sings: “Green green grass, blue blue sky / You better throw a party on the day that I die.”
My colleague Jacob Stolworthy has more:
George Ezra censors own song lyric about dying during Queen’s Jubilee Concert
Song lyric reads: ‘You better throw a party on the day that I die’
Tom Daley and Jessica Ennis-Hill speak of their Olympic pride
Athletes Tom Daley and Jessica Ennis-Hill told of their pride at representing the UK at the Olympics.
Diver Daley said: “When we see that flag going up the flagpole, we know that the whole country helped send us victorious.”
Ennis-Hill said it was a “priceless” feeling to have made the Queen feel proud.
It came after rapper and actor Doc Brown told of the country’s sporting achievements.
Dame Julie Andrews makes touching tribute to Her Majesty
Dame Julie Andrews makes a touching tribute to the Majesty as she thanks her for Her service.
“You were so young when you ascended the throne,” the Sound of Music star said.
Dame Julie joined other actors and sporting legends Mo Farah and Emma Radacanu in honouring the Queen. e
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