QUEEN and Adam Lambert will open the Platinum Jubilee concert to celebrate Her Majesty’s 70 years on the throne.
The band’s guitarist Brian May, 74, announced the news on Instagram tonight.
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It will be a welcome return to Buckingham Palace for Brian, 20 years after he opened the Party at the Palace Golden Jubilee celebrations by performing the national anthem from the building’s rooftop.
Brian said: “Twenty years after playing the Queen’s glorious Golden Jubilee we’re very happy to be invited again.
“Then there was a moment when I wondered.. after Buckingham Palace roof where can you go? Well… you will see!”
Fans were over the moon, with one commenting: “Wow 👍. You will rock this.”
A second said: “AMAZING news 👑👑👑👑 When Royalty meets Royalty Xx.”
And a third buzzed: “Oh wow!! This is really amazing!! Congratulations. And yes…I did sit down for this.”
The stellar line-up includes Sir Elton John, Sir Rod Stewart, George Ezra, Duran Duran, Craig David and Eurovision hero Sam Ryder.
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Bringing the curtain down on the event is US superstar Diana Ross with her first UK performance in 15 years.
She said: “I have had the honour of meeting the Queen many times throughout my life, including when I was with my family.
“Her Majesty has and continues to be such an incredible inspiration to so many across the world and I was absolutely delighted to receive an invitation to perform on such a momentous and historic occasion.”
Roman Kemp and Kirsty Young will host the star-studded event with help from guest presenters Jermaine Jenas, Gethin Jones, Carol Kirkwood and Holly Hamilton.
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