Duchess Catherine all agog over upcoming Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Concert

Report By: Nina Rai

London, 25 May, 2012

Brits all over are bracing up for a warm summer of revelry, kick-starting with Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee bank holiday weekend.

In the midst of this national celebration, one person who is said to be super thrilled about the events which will be taking place during the first weekend in June is none other than Duchess Catherine, the former Kate Middleton.

The grand daughter-in-law of Queen Elizabeth is very fond of the latter and has been by her side throughout her official Jubilee engagements. However, one upcoming event which stands out as being ultra special to Duchess Catherine is the Diamond Jubilee concert.

Kate Middleton is understood to be looking forward to it with almost child-like glee. The reason is not far to seek. Duchess Kate loves music and is a huge fan of Gary Barlow and Robbie Williams. This is not a recent fascination rather it goes back to her childhood when she and girls her age would have Take That as their ultimate pin ups.

In 2007 when there was a Take That performance at a concert dedicated to the memory of Princess Diana, Kate Middleton and then boyfriend Prince William were seen singing in chorus to Back for Good. Clearly the group Take That holds a warm place in both William and Kate’s heart.

In fact, last December, when Duchess Kate attended Gary Barlow’s charity concert at the Royal Albert Hall, Kate was thrilled to bits almost like a school girl to meet her music idol Gary Barlow. When Gary enquired politely to Kate and Wills: "I hope you enjoy tonight and I hope it's not too loud." Like a true music fan William quipped: "The louder the better, the louder the better."

Well, you will be getting your heart’s desire Duke. The musical extravaganza scheduled for June 4 is certainly going to be a blast, as Gary Barlow has managed to rope in some of the topnotch names in music business, to commemorate 60 years of Queen Elizabeth’s reign, much to the delight of younger royals Kate and William.

Check out the celebrities to grace the event, stars like Dame Shirley Bassey, Alfie Boe, Jools Holland, Robbie Williams, JLS, Sir Elton John, Sir Tom Jones, Lang Lang, Annie Lennox, Madness, Sir Paul McCartney, veteran singer Sir Cliff Richard, young stars Ed Sheeran and Jessie J all are lined-up to entertain the British royals.

The spectacular concert on the Buckingham Palace grounds will be broadcast live on BBC One and BBC Radio 2. Around 10,000 people are attending the grand show. They will be selected, on a random basis in ballot, out of the millions who apply for free tickets. For details about the concert visit the website here. Also you can find out about the concert by sending a postcard to: The Diamond Jubilee Concert 2012, PO Box 798, Manchsester M60 1WU.

Speaking about the concert, Gary Barlow informed that the Diamond Jubilee concert is being hosted to celebrate Queen’s 60 years of reign with a super list of world-class artists. According to him they will be coming together to perform at one the largest and most exciting live music shows in present times.

"With Buckingham Palace as a backdrop, it's going to be a fantastic event which transcends multiple decades of music. It'll be a great, unique, experience for the thousands attending, watching on TV and listening on radio. I can't wait," enthused Barlow.

Source: Entertainment.stv.tv

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