Submitted by Cassandra Simons on the 2012 summer session program in London sponsored by the Department of English…
Monday night was the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee concert in honor of her 60th year on the English throne. Queen Elizabeth may be 86 years old, but she definitely still knows how to party! The concert in her royal honor was hosted on the grounds of St. James Park and no expense was spared in creating a breathtaking atmosphere. A laser light show, a plethora of famous musicians, and huge screens for public viewing were all part of the huge celebration. The grounds of St. James Park were full of excited Brits and tourists, dancing to the music of Elton John and waving their flags high.
I have never heard a more whole-hearted symphony of British voices than when the crowd started singing along to Crocodile Rock. It was moving to see such a diverse crowd come together in song to celebrate England’s most beloved monarch.
I didn’t know the words to half of the songs that were played, but I still found myself mouthing the ones I could remember just to be part of the spirit of the event. I wish that we could have gotten tickets to go inside of the concert arena because the ambiance seemed like it was unforgettable.
