Queen Elizabeth II: 9 times the monarch met great singers

Known as the longest-lived queen in the history of England, Elizabeth II passed away this Thursday, 08, at the age of 96. And, in more than 70 years of reign, the former monarch has met with some of the most important personalities in the world.

During the many years that he held the British throne, for example, Queen Elizabeth II met 13 presidents of the United States. In Brazil, she even met with the former president Squidthe renowned player Skin and the iconic Elza Soares.

Now, when it comes to international music names who were able to meet the monarch, the list has some renowned musicians. With that in mind, we separated nine moments in which artists were face to face with the historic Elizabeth II. Check out:

Miley Cyrus

In December 2009, the British Royal Family held another edition of the Royal Variety Performance, in Blackpool, England. During the gala event, the queen met with several artists, including the American Miley Cyrus.

Katherine Jenkins

That same day, December 7, 2007, the singer Katherine Jenkins also met the Queen Elizabeth II during the Royal Variety Performance.

Alexandra Burke

Winner of the 5th season of the British program The X-Factor, Alexandra Burke was another character who got to meet the monarch of England during the 2007 event.

Lady Gaga

In addition to the singers already mentioned, one of the great names of international music who was present in Royal Variety Performance he was Lady Gaga. That day, dressed in her usual eye-filling looks, the singer met with Elizabeth II.

Bette Midler

Known for living the witch Winifred Sanderson in the movie Abracadabragives disney — but also owner of four Grammysthree Emmys it is a Tony – the singer Bette Midler also met Elizabeth II at Royal Variety Performance.

Liam Payne

In March 2018, the singer Liam Payne met with Elizabeth II during reception of Commonwealth Day, at Westminster Abbey. Organized by the Royal Commonwealth Society, the event represents the UK’s largest annual interfaith gathering.

Elton John, Cliff Richard, Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones and Paul McCartney

On June 3, 2012, big names in international music gathered to perform on the Diamond Jubilee stage at Buckingham Palace.

On that day, the United Kingdom celebrated, for the only time to date, the 60th anniversary of the reign of a monarch – in this case, of the country itself. Elizabeth II. Backstage at the concert, then, the queen met Cliff Richard, Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones, Elton John and Paul McCartney — and the last two have even been decorated by the former British monarch.

Laura Mvula

In March 2014, while attending the reception of the Commonwealth Day of that year, which also took place at Westminster Abbey, the Queen Elizabeth II met the singer Laura MvulaBritish known for its expertise in a cappella choirs.

Rod Stewart

In October 2016, the Queen Elizabeth II and your husband, Philipattended the award ceremony at the Royal Academy of Arts (or Royal Academy Of Arts) and met the singer Rod Stewartnext to the wife Penny Lancaster. Recognized for his role in the country’s music and charity, Stewart he was decorated on the same day, receiving the title of knight.