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“I was wearing a white scarf and holding a glass of wine when I was introduced to Prince Andrew. But I was so nervous I didn't realise my scarf was dangling in the drink. There I was trying to be really cool and suddenly the Prince said, 'Freddie, I don't think you really want this getting wet.' He squeezed out the scarf and that broke the ice between us. I said, 'Thank goodness you've put me at ease. Now I can use the odd bit of dirty language.' Then we both burst out laughing. He really got into the spirit of things and even had a dance. He's really quite hip in those sort of situations.”

— Freddie Mercury

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As a new version of their classic album Barcelona is released, soprano Montserrat Caballé remembers the Queen legend. When Freddie Mercury announced he wanted to record with the Spanish soprano Montse…

08 November 2012

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Live At Wembley Stadium 25th Anniversary: Spike Edney Interview

How did you get the Queen gig? Some years before, in the 70’s I met Chris Taylor (Crystal), back then he was a lighting tech. In the early 80’s I bumped into him again, by now he was working for Queen…

11 February 2012

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THE 100 GREATEST SINGLES OF ALL TIME

No 3 - Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen) Freddie Mercury coquettishly referred to it as "my rhapsody". And, according to Brian May, "Freddie knew exactly what he wanted. It was just a question of doing it." J…

01 October 2009

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03 September 2026

Freddie is back at Wembley

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31 August 2026

New Details and Extended Trailer Released for 'Queen Budapest The Roundhouse'

Queen Online has revealed new details and released an extended trailer for the upcoming Queen film 'Budapest The Roundhouse'.
31 August 2026

Freddie Mercury's Piano to Be Auctioned, Owned by Producer Reinhold Mack

A piano used by Queen's iconic frontman Freddie Mercury is set for auction, with items coming from the collection of renowned producer Reinhold Mack.
30 August 2026

Barry Mitchell, Early Queen Bassist, Has Died

Barry Mitchell, who played bass during Queen's formative stage and performed in 13 shows in 1970, has passed away.
28 August 2026

Freddie Mercury Costumes to Feature in Free V&A Exhibition

Eight iconic Freddie Mercury costumes spanning his career with Queen will be showcased in a free exhibition at the Victoria & Albert Museum, co-curated with his former fiancée.