‘I will vividly remember dancing together on Rock Around the Clock’: Sir Elton John shares special moment he had with Queen Elizabeth II as he pays respects to Her Majesty on the day of her funeral
Sir Elton John continued his tributes to the Queen on Monday by sharing a heartfelt message on social media on the day of her funeral.
The musician, 75, shared many of his favorite memories with Her Majesty and explained that the most special moments were “out of public view”.
He told his 4.2 million Instagram followers that one moment “he will remember most fondly is dancing together to Rock Around the Clock at Windsor Castle”.
Touching: Sir Elton John continued his tributes to the Queen on Monday by sharing a heartfelt message on social media on the day of her funeral
Sir Elton posted two throwback snaps, one from the Diamond Jubilee concert in 2012 and the other from the Queen’s Silver Jubilee in 1977.
Alongside the photos he wrote: ‘Today I will join the rest of the world in remembering Her Majesty The Queen.
“My own memories of her are filled with joy and admiration. The Queen honored me with a CBE, Knighthood and Companion of Honour. I was blessed to play three of his jubilees. They were always joyful and humbling experiences.
“But it is the times out of the public eye that I will remember her most fondly; dance together to ‘Rock Around the Clock’ at Windsor Castle or experience his wit, warmth and humor. She served with grace and dedication, and she will be greatly missed.
Tribute: The musician, 75, shared many of his favorite memories with Her Majesty and said the most special moments were ‘out of public view’
Elton paid tribute to the Queen during her concert in Toronto on Thursday night, during which he praised the monarch and her “inspirational presence”.
The musician told his audience that the Queen had led Britain through “some of our greatest and darkest times”, saying she “deserved” her final rest.
Reflecting on the 96-year-old’s death, Sir Elton then performed his 1974 track Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me, while images of the smiling monarch, wearing a bright purple coat and hat, were played displayed on the screens.
He said: “She was an inspiring presence to be around…she was fantastic.
“She led the country through some of our greatest and darkest times with grace and decency and genuine caring warmth.
“I’m 75 and she’s been with me all my life and I’m very sad that she’s not with me anymore, but I’m glad she’s at peace, and I’m glad she’s at rest and that she deserves it.
“She worked very hard. I send my love to his family. We’ll miss her… but we’ll celebrate her life tonight with you, okay?’
Sincerely: Sir Elton continued his tributes to the Queen at his concert in Toronto on Thursday night, during which he praised the monarch and her ‘inspirational presence’
Former singer-songwriter took to social media to share his thoughts on the news: “Along with the rest of the nation, I am deeply saddened to hear the news of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s psing.
“She was an inspiring presence to be around and led the country through some of our greatest and darkest times with grace, decency and genuine caring warmth.
“Queen Elizabeth has been a big part of my life from childhood until today, and I will miss her dearly.”
Sir Elton was knighted by the Queen in 1998.
The King invested the musician and patron of the association as a member of the Order of Companions of Honor during a ceremony at Windsor Castle last year.
Sir Elton sang at the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales in 1997.
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