“I’m glad she’s at rest and she deserves it. She worked bloody hard,' Elton John told his fans
The veteran pop star then led into a performance of “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me,” which he dedicated to the Queen.
John has had many encounters with the British royal family, and was close friends with Princess Diana, famously performing an updated version of “Candle In The Wind” at her funeral in 1997. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth in 1998 for his work in music and philanthropy across the decades, making him the first openly gay musician to receive an honor of that caliber.turned to social media“Along with the rest of the nation, I am deeply saddened to hear the news of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s passing,” the 75-year-old singer wrote.
He added, “Queen Elizabeth has been a huge part of my life from childhood to this day, and I will miss her dearly.”Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox