It was pretty fabulous, and as slick in places as a Las Vegas residency — no typically British, bumbling-but-jolly performances here. Ageless Diana Ross in a froth of tulle was particularly worth waiting for. But when all was said and done, it was the 96-year-old Queen who stole the show, despite not actually being there in person for last night’s Party at the Palace. Nevertheless, she starred in a delightful opener to the celebrations, a short film in which she, the actual Queen, took tea at Buckingham Palace with the actual Paddington Bear, who guzzled his beverage from the spout and squashed the cake, but was graciously forgiven for his lack of manners with what seemed to be an entirely genuine desire to put him

Source: The Times June 05, 2022 12:26 UTC