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Daniel Bird

Elton John delights Christmas shoppers as he performs festive song in shop window

Sir Elton John and his family left Christmas shoppers in New York speechless when he and his husband David Furnish and their two children unveiled a famous Christmas display.

The iconic singer who is currently performing across America on his Farewell tour appeared in the state to unwrap the Saks Fifth Avenue window display.

Each year, the department store on the busy street attracts millions of tourists who crowd around to see the famous decorations.

However, the traffic on Manhattan's 49th Street had to be stopped as Elton's grand piano was rolled down Fifth Avenue ahead of his jaw-dropping performance.

Sir Elton John left viewers stunned when he unveiled the Saks of Fifth Avenue's Christmas display (WWD via Getty Images)

Ahead of his set, Sir Elton told the audience: "It means a great deal to me to have your support.

"Thank you so much, I'm so thrilled to kick off the holiday season tonight and to be a part of this spectacular and iconic window unveiling and light show."

David joined his husband on stage alongside their children Zachary, 11, and Elijah, nine, as the crowd erupted into applause for the singer.

The singer said it meant a "great deal" to be performing at the iconic store (Getty Images)

But that wasn't the only thing which caught the crowd's attention, with the famous display paying tribute to the legendary rocker as they projected rocket ships onto the side of the building.

The star who is hanging up his touring boots after over five decades performed a medley of some of his biggest hits before a stunning fireworks display lit up the New York sky while a pre-recorded version of Your Song played throughout the streets.

Sir Elton's stunning performance came just days after he took to the stage at Los Angeles' Dodger Stadium – a show which previously acted as a highlight of his career.

Sir Elton performed a medley of his biggest hits before a firework display lit up the sky (Getty Images)

Ahead of his final show, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle sent their well wishes to the star, as well as US President Joe Biden.

In a pre-recorded message, former actress Meghan said: "We just wanted to say congratulations and that we are just so proud of you.

"We are so grateful that we were able to see you on your farewell tour also."

While Harry went on to say: "Thank you for entertaining everybody for so many decades, thank you for being the friend that you were to my mum.

"Thank you for being our friend and thank you for being (a friend) to our kids and thank you for entertaining people right around the world.

"Even though this is officially your retirement, this will not be your last gig, we know that, but we love you, and congratulations on an incredible career."

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