>>> finally tonight, back to ndon where this was a big night . britain's very best entertainers came out to salute the queen's 60th jubilee and celebrate their country before the world. again, nbc's stephanie gosk was there.
>> reporter: without prince philip at her side, queen elizabeth lit a diamond jubilee beacon. thousands more lit all over the world in honor of her 60-year reign. tonight the royal family said thank you with a star-studded concert on the front steps of buckingham palace itself. annie lennox . must be talking to an angel must be talking to an angel
>> reporter: sir elton john . i remember when rock was young
>> reporter: stevie wonder . this moment is lovely
>> reporter: sir paul mccartney . close your eyes and i'll kiss you
>> reporter: 10,000 spectators lucky enough to win a ticket lottery watched it in person. prince charles took to the stage to honor his mother and father.
>> for inspiring us with yourselfless duty and service.
>> reporter: this is the monarchy at its most modern, a nimble turn after a weekend of century's old tradition. on the river thames sunday, a 1,000 boat flotilla. the queen with her family including prince philip sailed past central london as the nation saluted. from the top deck of the "spirit of chartwell" a throne was built, but the monarch never sat down. prince philip looked healthy even dancing. despite the driving rain. the queen was visibly thrilled to seat british plic turn out in her honor. more than a million on balconies, bridges and river banks. after 60 years the monarchy is more popular than ever, still rooted in tra dishgs but not afraid, every once in a while to kick up its heels. at one point, his speech, prince charles turned to the crowd and said if you shout loud enough my father will hear you. the crowd erupted in cheers and repeatedly shouted prince philip 's name, maybe he did hear them.
>> stephanie, you got to witness something great there. thank you
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