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Nottingham Post
Nottingham Post
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Ryan Paton & Gemma Toulson

BBC's Platinum Party at the Palace viewers confused after Rod Stewart performance

Viewers of the Platinum Party at the Palace were left confused by the choice of song performed by Rod Stewart at the event.

The event featured the likes of Queen featuring Adam Lambert, Diana Ross, Duran Duran, Craig David, Eurovision singer Sam Ryder, Ella Eyre, Elbow, Alicia Keys, Hans Zimmer, Mabel, Jax Jones, Celeste, Andrea Bocelli, Sigala and Nile Rodgers

Rod Stewart performed a medley of his hits at the event Buckingham Palace. Rod thrilled the audience as he finished his performance with a rendition of Sweet Caroline, Liverpool Echo reports.

The rock star performed a medley of his hits at the event at Buckingham Palace. Rod thrilled the audience as he finished his performance with a rendition of Sweet Caroline.

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The watching royals were seen enjoying the routine as Prince George sung along to the Neil Diamond classic. However, viewers following the show on Twitter were confused why Rod performed a cover when he has such a strong back catalogue of his own songs.

Savage said: "So….all of Rod Stewarts back catalogue and he (or someone quite high up) chooses #SweetCaroline #PlatinumPartyatthePalace"

Jupiter commented: "Rod Stewart 50 years of hits and he is forced to sing sweet Caroline"

Phillip posted: "If they wanted #SweetCaroline, why did they ask #RodStewart and not invite #NeilDiamond?"

Susannah said: "Poor Rod. I know Sweet Caroline was to get the crowd going, but he’s got a better back catalogue. Why did he have to sing someone else’s song - a B lister should have done that"

Jeff said: "Why is #RodStewart doing a cover of #SweetCaroline though?

Alphonso posted : "Why was @rodstewart singing Sweet Caroline? Why not Sailing?"

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