David and Victoria Beckham praise NHS workers as they introduce Elton John during One World concert
DAVID and Victoria Beckham paid tribute to healthcare workers across the globe fighting the pandemic last night.
The couple made the comments while introducing their friend Sir Elton John’s performance as part of the One World: Together at Home concert that broadcast online last night.
David said: “It’s great to join you for this amazing event.
“If there’s any silver lining to come from this situation it’s to spend time together as a family and for that we are grateful.
“We know there are people out there risking their lives to keep us all safe, we want to join with all of you to say a massive thank you to them.”
Victoria then added: “Our thanks goes to all the healthcare workers all around the world who are working so so hard leaving their families to go to work to protect us and their children.”
Sir Elton John joined the chorus of A-list stars saluting health workers around the world during the outbreak.
Sir Elton, alongside Sir Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift performed as part of the One World: Together At Home concert.
The star-studded broadcast, staged in conjunction with Global Citizen and the World Health Organisation (WHO), supports the Covid-19 Response Fund, set up by the UN Foundation.
Sir Elton performed from his garden in Los Angeles, sitting behind his piano for an uplifting rendition of 1983 hit I’m Still Standing.
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He dedicated the song to those fighting the pandemic.
“This is for everyone out there who’s been working on the front line,” he said. “Thank you, thank you, thank you,” he said.
The One World: Together At Home concert was broadcast in the US on Saturday and featured some of the biggest names in music.
It will be adapted and shown on BBC One on Sunday, hosted by Clara Amfo, Claudia Winkleman and Dermot O’Leary.