Prince Charles has revealed the one thing that has kept his mother the Queen going throughout her 70 year reign.
The heir to the throne gave a heartfelt and personal speech paying tribute to the 96-year-old monarch at tonight's Platinum Party at the Palace event.
The star-studded concert, in front of 22,000 people, saw the likes of Diana Ross, Alicia Keys and Eurovision runner-up Sam Ryder perform on a special stage in front of Buckingham Palace.
In his speech during the event, he said he wanted to pay tribute to her lifetime of selfless service and extend his thanks to her on behalf of the nation.
And during the tribute he revealed what drives the Queen, especially as she celebrates her Platinum Jubilee.
He said: "I know what really gets my mother up in the morning is all of you – watching at home. Represented here tonight in this great audience."
He also said: "The scale of this evening’s celebration – and the outpouring of warmth and affection over this whole Jubilee weekend – is our way of saying thank you – from your family, the country, the Commonwealth, in fact the whole world.
"On behalf of us all, I wanted to pay my own tribute to your lifetime of selfless service
"Your family now spans four generations. You are our Head of State. And you are also our mother.
"Your 'strength and stay' is much missed this evening but I am sure he is here in spirit… My Papa would have enjoyed the show and joined us wholeheartedly in celebrating all you continue to do for your country and your people.
"Looking back, we think of the countless State occasions that are milestones along this nation’s road. And you will think of red boxes, filled with Government papers, at the end of the day.
"You will remember those who have led this country. Indeed, all the countries you serve. And leaders across the world.
"How things have changed…We think of all you have done to make the Commonwealth such an important force for good. You continue to make history."
His speech came after his son Prince William also gave a heartwarming tribute to his grandmother the Queen at the concert attended by more than 30 royals.
Charles and William attended with their wives Camilla and Kate, but Prince Harry and Meghan Markle missed the event, saying they were spending the day privately.
