Harry Types did his half to pay tribute to England’s late beloved monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, on Thursday night time (Sept. 8) throughout his newest present at New York’s Madison Sq. Backyard. Types paused for a bit throughout the gig and knowledgeable the gang, “From my homeland, there was some very unhappy information at the moment: the passing of Queen Elizabeth II,” he mentioned.
“Please, be part of me in a spherical of applause for 70 years of service,” he informed the 20,000-plus followers, who fortunately joined in as Harry clapped his fingers excessive above his head, thanking the throng for his or her tribute. The Queen handed away on Thursday at Balmoral Fortress in Scotland at age 96.
Considered one of Types’ musical heroes did the identical on Thursday night time at his ultimate present in Toronto, remembering the “bloody laborious” work Elizabeth did throughout her seven many years of royal service. “She was an inspiring presence to be round,” Elton John mentioned, as pictures of the late royal lit up the large screens both facet of the stage.
“She led the nation by a few of our best and darkest moments with grace and decency and real caring, and heat. I’m 75 and he or she’s been with me all my life and I really feel very unhappy that that she gained’t be with me anymore, however I’m glad she’s at peace,” John continued.
Tributes to the Queen proceed to pour in from artists impressed by her lengthy reign and indomitable spirit, together with a picture of late rock icon David Bowie saluting an image of the monarch, in addition to Ellie Goulding, who posted side-by-side pictures of a younger Elizabeth dancing and a more moderen pic with the message, “Exhausting to think about this nation with out you. I’ll inform [son] Arthur all about you, on a regular basis.”
A respectful nod additionally got here in from Paul McCartney, who wrote, “God bless Queen Elizabeth II. Could she relaxation in peace. Lengthy dwell the King.”
Watch fan video of the Types memorial and another tributes under.
#HarryStyles asks followers to applaud in appreciation of Queen Elizabeth’s 70 years of service throughout #LoveOnTourNYC at #MSG pic.twitter.com/r7T1qCnKFu
— amanda j.✨ (@amandathinksso) September 9, 2022
God bless Queen Elizabeth II
Could she relaxation in peace
Lengthy dwell The KingPaul McCartney pic.twitter.com/fK9wXqkAsa
— Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) September 8, 2022
Picture © Denis O’Regan 1983 pic.twitter.com/q0rfQZVXkK
— David Bowie Official (@DavidBowieReal) September 8, 2022
Exhausting to think about this nation with out you. I’ll inform Arthur all about you, on a regular basis. Goodnight, Your Majesty x pic.twitter.com/lZmifnRlMQ
— Ellie Goulding (@elliegoulding) September 8, 2022
The transition of the Queen of England saddens me as I had the chance of assembly and performing for her. She graciously greeted me with data of my recordings naming I Say A Little Prayer as a favourite. Condolences to her household and the residents of the UK.
— Dionne Warwick (@dionnewarwick) September 8, 2022
— Ryan Seacrest (@RyanSeacrest) September 8, 2022