Sir Elton John paid a heartfelt tribute to Queen Elizabeth II at his concert in Toronto on Thursday night. During his second night of shows, the singer-songwriter praised the monarch and said she will be "missed".
The 75-year-old told his audience the Queen had led Britain through “some of our greatest and darkest moments”. He added how she was an “inspiring presence”, as he reflected on the 96-year-old’s death.
“She was an inspiring presence to be around… she was fantastic,” he told the crowds, adding: “She led the country through some of our greatest and darkest moments with grace and decency and a genuine caring warmth.
