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The evening reached a climax with a surprise appearance by the Queen outside the palace to greet the 40,000 well wishers who watched the evening on widescreens outside.

It was the first concert of its kind in the grounds of Buckingham Palace which was transformed into a giant arena for the 12,000 revellers who won tickets in a national ballot.

Sound and light show

Eighteen members of the Royal Family were among the audience, including the Queen, Prince Charles and his long-term companion Camilla Parker Bowles.

She joined the 125 guests seated in the Royal Box for Prom at the Palace.

BBC broadcaster Michael Parkinson introduced the musical gala and said the televised concert would be seen in more than 40 countries.

Outside, 40,000 eager not to miss the show lined The Mall - waving the British flag, watching through widescreens as thousand more watched in parks across the capital.

The concert, which lasted for two hours and began at 2000 BST, took two years to prepare.

It ended with a reworked version of the national anthem greeted with a rapturous applause and a chorus of singing from the audience.

About 2 million people applied for tickets to the classical extravaganza and a pop concert on Monday.

The lucky revellers who won tickets in a national ballot to attend the performance started arriving at 1600 BST.

Each received a hamper as gift from the Queen to enjoy a picnic on her lawns.

The 'People's Party' officially begins on Monday with street parties across the country and a three-hour pop concert at Buckingham Palace.

Younger members of the Royal Family, such as Princes William and Harry, are expected to attend.

After the concert, the Queen will go to the front of the Palace to light the last in a chain of beacons stretching round the UK and the world.

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Clickhere for a detailed plan of London's celebrations

For those in the capital, London Underground is providing an all-night tube service after Monday's festivities, but with restricted entry at busy stations.

The police are keeping a careful eye on the celebrations but say things have so far been very peaceful.

More than 10,000 officers will be on duty in a multi-million pound security operation.

 ON THIS STORYThe BBC's Helen Simms
"It was clearly a night enjoyed by all"
Clarinetist Julian Bliss
"I am just very very happy and excited to be here"

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