Prince Charles and his son Prince William honoured the past and looked to the future on Saturday as they paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth at a star-studded concert outside Buckingham Palace celebrating the monarch’s 70 years on the throne. Rock band Queen, Duran Duran, Alicia Keys, Diana Ross and others performed in front of some 22,000 people gathered on the Mall outside Buckingham Palace for the open-air “Party at the Palace,” which rounded up the third day of a four-day holiday weekend dedicated to celebrating the queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The queen may have had to miss the concert, but she brought the house down when she appeared in a surprise video recorded with another British national treasure: Paddington Bear. The 96-year-old monarch said she shared Paddington’s love of marmalade sandwiches in a surprise video, delighting thousands who gathered outside Buckingham Palace for the third day of a Platinum Jubilee extravaganza marking her 70 years on the throne. Charles opened his short speech by addressing the queen as “Your Majesty, mummy,” then paid tribute to her “lifetime of selfless service.” The queen’s eldest son and heir recalled the ever-growing list of world leaders Elizabeth has met and the endless stacks of state papers she has reviewed during a reign that has now stretched from the early days of the Cold War to the information age. But he also highlighted his mother’s role as a symbol of stability, unifying the UK and the Commonwealth as they negotiated this rapidly changing world. “You have met us and talked with us. You laugh and cry with us and, most importantly, you have been there for us, for these 70 years,” Charles said as scenes from the queen’s life were projected on the palace walls. “You pledged to serve your whole life – you continue to deliver. That is why we are here. That is what we celebrate tonight.” Camilla’s royal style? Pure confidence – it’s why photographers love her William preceded his father with remarks that underscored the queen’s long-time commitment to the environment as he highlighted the need to combat climate change. Recalling the queen’s 1989 Christmas message, in which she called on all nations to work together to protect the earth for “our children and children’s children,” William said: “It’s my firm hope that my grandmother’s words are as true in 70 years’ time as they are tonight, that as nations we come together in common cause, because then there is always room for hope.” The queen has had problems moving around lately, which the palace describes as “episodic mobility issues,” limiting her public appearances in recent months. But her absence at the concert did not dampen the party atmosphere among the crowds. “It’s a magical experience … (This is) never again going to happen in our lifetime, and it’s just absolutely incredible to be a part of this,” said Sam Ahcquoim, from Cornwall in southwestern England. “I’ve been really, really excited and just can’t wait to get in there now and start dancing.” The sovereign also opted not to attend the Epsom Derby on Saturday. Instead, she was represented at the prestigious annual horse race by her daughter, Princess Anne, who appeared in the royal box with her family as crowds cheered. The queen is known as an avid horse lover, and she has only missed the Epsom Derby a handful of times. On Saturday, five of her former racehorses were paraded, and 40 jockeys who have ridden for the queen formed a guard of honour before the national anthem was played. South Asian festival melds with queen’s Platinum Jubilee in UK “She’s been breeding horses for over 60 years. She knows all the blood lines and she’s won lots of races and she’s very knowledgeable,” Frankie Dettori, who lined part of the course with fellow jockeys, told the BBC. “I’m sure today she’ll find a TV and she’s going to watch it live, because she loves the Derby so much,” he added. It was the second time in as many days that the queen’s mobility issues have robbed crowds of a chance to see her. On Friday, the queen skipped a special service of Thanksgiving in her honour at St Paul’s Cathedral in London. Palace officials said she had experienced “some discomfort” at events the day before, which included waving to huge crowds from Buckingham Palace. Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, were among nearly 50 members of the royal family who gathered Friday at St Paul’s to honour the absent head of state. It was the couple’s first public appearance in the UK since they stepped back from royal duties and moved to California two years ago. Apart from attending Friday’s service, the couple has so far stayed out of the limelight. Their two children, Archie and Lilibet, who turned one Saturday, haven’t yet made an appearance during this trip. A spokesperson for the couple said they would not be joining some 30 other members of the royal family at Saturday’s concert and were spending the day “privately.” Meanwhile, other members of the royal family travelled to Wales and Northern Ireland as part of celebrations across the UK. William and his wife Kate brought two of their three children – eight-year-old Prince George and seven-year-old Princess Charlotte – to Cardiff Castle in Wales before a separate concert in the castle grounds in honour of the queen. The queen’s youngest son, Prince Edward, and his wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex, visited a 1950s-themed seaside funfair in Belfast. Edward tried his hand at pulling a pint of Guinness at a diner, while Sophie took in a 1950s and 1960s dance demonstration.