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Music stars honor the queen

Updated 7:53 PM ET, Mon June 4, 2012
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Queen Elizabeth II appears on stage at the climax of the diamond jubilee concert at Buckingham Palace in London, England. AFP/Getty Images
Fireworks light up the stage at the climax of the concert. AFP/Getty Images
Former Beatles singer Paul McCartney headlines at the queen's diamond jubilee concert. McCartney kicked off his set with "Magical Mystery Tour." AFP/Getty Images
Singers Will.i.am and Stevie Wonder perform on stage. Wonder altered the lyrics to some of his songs to pay tribute to the queen. AFP/Getty Images
Elton John began his set with "I'm Still Standing," perhaps also in homage to the queen's long reign. AFP/Getty Images
Singer Grace Jones sings her hit "Slave to the Rhythm" while spinning a hula hoop on her hips. AFP/Getty Images
Singer Annie Lennox performs performs her hit "Must Be Talking to an Angel." AFP/Getty Images
Gary Barlow and the Commonwealth band perform a song specially written for the event. AFP/Getty Images
Australian singer Kylie Minogue performs a medley of her hits on stage during the diamond jubilee concert. AFP/Getty Images
British singer-songwriter Robbie Williams performs on stage at the opening of the concert at Buckingham Palace. AFP/Getty Images
A military band from the British Army's Scots Guard play as the concert honoring the queen gets underway at Buckingham Palace. AFP/Getty Images