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Zoe Delaney

Rapper Ms Banks joins star-studded line-up for BBC's Platinum Party at the Palace

British rapper Ms Banks is the latest star to join the line-up for the BBC's Platinum Party at the Palace concert in celebration of the Queen’s 70-year reign.

The Back It Up singer, 28, will join the likes of Queen and Adam Lambert, Diana Ross, Alicia Keys, Craig David and Mimi Webb when she takes to the stage outside Buckingham Palace on Saturday night.

Ms Banks broke the news of her addition to her Instagram followers on Friday, writing: "Join me for an unforgettable night at the Platinum Party at the Palace to celebrate some of the most significant moments from The Queen’s seven decade REIGN. TOMORROW at 7.30pm on BBC1 and @BBCiPlayer."

In the comments, the excited rapper added: "Basically we performing for the Queen [laughing-face emoji]."

Ms Banks couldn't contain her excitement when sharing the news with her fans (Redferns)

Sharing the post onto her Instagram Stories, Ms Banks continued to share her joy at being added to the line-up, telling her 606,000 followers: "Yes your girl is performing for the Queen at Buckingham Palace, purrr."

Ms Banks - real name Thyra Kigho Deshaun Oji - broke into the music scene back in 2014, with her debut mixtape titled Once Upon a Grind.

Over years, the star has featured on tracks alongside artists such as Tinie Tempah, Stormzy, Little Mix and JME.

Craig David is part of the line-up for Saturday's show (Getty Images for Bauer Media)

Platinum Party at the Palace will be hosted by Kirsty Young and Capital Breakfast presenter Roman Kemp, and will be available to watch and listen live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and BBC Radio 2 throughout Saturday night.

The concert, being held outside Buckingham Palace, will also see Diana Ross make her first U.K appearance for the first time in 15 years.

Speaking previously about the upcoming event, the Supremes singer said: "I have had the honour of meeting the Queen many times throughout my life, including when I was with my family.

The singer is 'absolutely delighted' to perform for the Queen (Getty Images)

"Her Majesty has, and continues to be, such an incredible inspiration to so many across the world and I was absolutely delighted to receive an invitation to perform on such a momentous and historic occasion."

The singer's performance on Saturday comes ahead of her taking to the Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury Festival later this month.

The Platinum Party at the Palace performances won't be limited to just stars of the musical world.

Many famous faces have paid tribute to the Queen this week (Getty Images)

Film, TV and sports stars will also be taking part on Saturday night, with appearances expected from Sir David Attenborough, Emma Raducanu, David Beckham, Stephen Fry and Dame Julie Andrews.

Former footballer David was one of the many celebrities to pay tribute to the Queen on social media on Thursday, gushing over the monarch with a lengthy Instagram caption and a series of images of the monarch.

"Today, we celebrate our Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. 70 years of service and inspirational leadership of our country. Let’s come together and commemorate her remarkable reign with a great British party these next few days," David stated online on Thursday, ahead of his appearance outside Buckingham Palace over the weekend.

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