The Queen has met an extraordinary number of stars in her time, including Sir Elton John, Sir Cliff Richard, Dame Shirley Bassey, Sir Tom Jones and Sir Paul McCartney pictured here in 2012.

8 times the Queen met music royalty: Elton John, Tom Jones, Madonna and more

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Elton, Rod and Gary share tributes of the Queen

Elton John, Rod Stewart, Gary Barlow and Brian May lead tributes for Queen Elizabeth II

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Brian May, Paul McCartney, Cliff Richard and Tom Jones were just some of the legends who performed for the Queen

Remembering The Queen's incredible Golden Jubilee 'Party at the Palace' concert 20 years on

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Sir Rod Stewart and Sir Elton John have been bickering for nearly half a century.

Rod Stewart reignites feud with 'frenemy' Elton John after mocking him on stage

Dolly Parton, David Bowie and Lionel Richie have performed at Glastonbury

Glastonbury: The greatest Legends performances ever, ranked

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Rod Stewart, 77, has released a heartfelt new music video dedicated to his beloved father, Robert Stewart.

Rod Stewart releases tribute to his late father with stunning 'Touchline' music video

The Platinum Party at the Palace

Party at the Palace: Queen, Duran Duran, Elton John, Diana Ross and many others put on amazing show

Music

Queen Elizabeth II will celebrate her Platinum Jubilee in 2022

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Concert: When is the Party at the Palace and who will perform?

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Diana Rosss, Queen and Rod Stewart will perform

Platinum Jubilee Concert: Queen, Rod Stewart, Diana Ross, Duran Duran and many more confirmed

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Taking to the stage in Chile at the Festival de Viña del Mar on February 27, 2020, Rod invited his daughter Ruby Stewart on stage for a duet of 'Forever Young', his hit song from 1988.

Rod Stewart singing duet of 'Forever Young' with daughter Ruby is sensational

Rod Stewart behind the bar

Rod Stewart helps pour pints behind Glasgow pub bar after Celtic match

Rod Stewart and Elton John have known each other for years

The real story of Elton John and Rod Stewart's 55-year feud and friendship

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Rod Stewart fixing potholes in Harlow

Rod Stewart takes time off being a rock icon to fill potholes in Harlow

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Rod Stewart

Rod Stewart opens up about losing his voice after "scary" cancer diagnosis

Rod Stewart explains “weird” reason why he didn’t perform at Live Aid

Rod Stewart explains “weird” reason why he didn’t perform at Live Aid

Rod Stewart shares rare picture with young sons and gives surprise performance at a charity event

Rod Stewart shares cute rare picture with youngest sons and gives surprise performance at charity event

Rod Stewart with his first wife Alana in 1979. (Photo by Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)

Rod Stewart admits he married too young with "more partying, drinking and sh***ing to do"