During the band’s tribute, Duran Duran urged the crowd to hold up their lighted phones to pay respect to the 96-year-old former monarch. The group then launched into a beautifully sorrowful rendition of the hit; the set featured animated white doves flying across the video screens. The 80’s heartthrobs took to their official social media accounts to share a touching message accompanied by a breath taking picture of the audience.

“So, you know that it’s a real sad time for a lot of us Brits, and a lot of other people around the world, and we would like to make our own tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.”https://t.co/7ragAxv1u4 @RollingStone #duranlive #saveaprayer pic.twitter.com/A5iqN4Uv1c

— Duran Duran (@duranduran) September 10, 2022

Whilst addressing the audience, lead singer Le Bon said, “So, you know that it’s a real sad time for a lot of us Brits, and a lot of other people around the world, and we would like to make our own tribute to Queen Elizabeth, If you’d like to join us and show your respect, please take your cell phone out, switch the light on. Let’s fill the Bowl with light for the Queen. We say goodbye.” See below for fan footage which captured the emotional performance.

Before Duran Duran proceeded to perform their 1982 ballad, a portrait of the Queen was displayed on large screens; the same image was also projected to the audience before the group took to the stage. The spectacular concert saw “Milkshake” singer Kelis open for the legendary hitmakers, for a full review of the concert please click here. Just hours prior to the “Hungry Like The Wolf” band’s appearance, the group took to their official social media accounts to share their reaction to the news of Queen Elizabeth II’s passing. The post included the following emotive message, “Her Majesty the Queen has presided over the UK for longer than any other British monarch. She dedicated her life to the people and set an extraordinary example to the world throughout her reign.”

The band’s post continued, “She’s seen changes that are beyond what any of us can imagine. She has faced challenges that she has risen to time and again. Her life has been remarkable in so many ways. We will all miss her and are grateful for the incredible service she gave to the people of Great Britain and the countries of the Commonwealth, We send our deepest condolence to the royal family. Her death brings to an end a long and unique chapter in the history of the United Kingdom and the world,”

pic.twitter.com/bHlGJr5eun — Duran Duran (@duranduran) September 8, 2022

Duran Duran were among the many acts who played at the Platinum Jubilee concert to celebrate the Queen’s 70th year on the throne. The band performed on a constructed stage outside of London’s Buckingham Palace on 4th June 2022, also billed to perform were Diana Ross, Rod Stewart and Queen + Adam Lambert. The first act to perform was Queen + Adam Lambert; the royal rockers performed their classic hit “We Will Rock You” alongside a royal marching band. The Queen herself was present for many of the Jubilee celebrations and events, but she did not attend the star-studded concert; in lieu of her attendance, a very special comical pre-recorded message of the Queen featuring Paddington Bear was shown to kick off the event.

Brian May dropped a pretty huge hint about Queen performing at the Platinum Jubilee… https://t.co/WTp0devSuh

— Metro Entertainment (@Metro_Ents) April 15, 2022

In a recent statement, the BBC’s chief content officer, Charlotte Moore, said: “The Platinum Party at the Palace is set to be one of the highlights of Her Majesty The Queen’s landmark Jubilee festivities weekend and one of the biggest concerts in a generation.”

As for tickets, a ballot was opened in February for 5,000 tickets, and some are to be handed out by select charities.

Speaking in a recent interview on the Zoe Ball Breakfast Show, Queen guitarist Brian May teased the band’s potential involvement in the event: “I don’t think I’m allowed to tell you this but I think something might happen…There is talk of something happening. What can I tell you? We may be there, we may actually be there. Of course, it’s hard to follow standing on the roof of Buckingham Palace but you never know it might be possible.”

The event, which will take place on June 4^th, has slowly begun to announce and allege an impressive roster of musical talent, including George Ezra, who was the first artist to be named on the line-up. Other speculations include Ed Sheeran, Sir Elton John and Stevie Wonder. According to Smooth Radio, The Royal Family are said to be looking to attract some of the best and brightest of stars in the music world, such as Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Rod Stewart and Sir Cliff Richard.

If Queen are indeed to perform, this will not be Brian May’s first rodeo when it comes to performing at Jubilee events. May famously performed a stunning electric guitar rendition of “God Save The Queen” from the roof of Buckingham Palace at Her Majesty’s Golden Jubilee in 2002.

The event also saw British singer Tom Jones performing “Sex Bomb”, Elton John performing “I Want Love”, Eric Clapton performing “Layla” and Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys joining forces with the Corrs to perform “God Only Knows”. Other performers at the event included Sir Paul McCartney, Rod Stewart celebrated metal singer Ozzy Osbourne, Annie Lennox and Tony Bennett.