The Independent
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The Platinum Party at the Palace concert has become the most watched TV event of 2022.
Amid a weekend of celebrations for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, a live concert was staged at Buckingham Palace on Saturday (4 June) night.
The show featured performances from the likes of Diana Ross and Eurovision’s Sam Ryder, while Rod Stewart led the crowds in a rendition of “Sweet Caroline”.
While the Queen was not in attendance after experiencing “discomfort” at Thursday’s (3 June) celebrations, she did make an appearance in a pre-recorded sketch alongside Paddington Bear, voiced by Ben Whishaw.
The concert was watched by 13.3 million people, equating to 74 per cent of the audience share and making it the most watched show of the year so far.
The Platinum Party at the Palace concert has become the most watched TV event of 2022.
Amid a weekend of celebrations for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, a live concert was staged at Buckingham Palace on Saturday (4 June) night.
The show featured performances from the likes of Diana Ross and Eurovision’s Sam Ryder, while Rod Stewart led the crowds in a rendition of “Sweet Caroline”.
While the Queen was not in attendance after experiencing “discomfort” at Thursday’s (3 June) celebrations, she did make an appearance in a pre-recorded sketch alongside Paddington Bear, voiced by Ben Whishaw.
The concert was watched by 13.3 million people, equating to 74 per cent of the audience share and making it the most watched show of the year so far.
