Pop legend Sir Elton John has said that he feels `honoured' to have been asked to perform at the Queen's Jubilee concert at Buckingham Palace.

Pundits have been predicting that the concert, which features - Sir Tom Jones, Sir Paul McCartney, Shirley Bassey, Madness, Gary Barlow and Stevie Wonder - will be one of the biggest ever.

A source told a tabloid newspaper that they believe that the concert will be watched by billions of people across the globe.

They told the Daily Star: "This is going to be one of the biggest concerts in the history of this island, with an audience from around the world.

"Gary Barlow has really surpassed himself in getting such quality acts all in one place for the greatest celebration Her Majesty has ever witnessed."

Sir Elton John said: "It is the beginning of an incredible summer for Britain.

"It is an incredible honour to be asked to perform."

He added: "I'm thrilled to have been asked and I'm really looking forward to it.

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