"It's early, I've not had breakfast yet so I may still be half asleep but I've read the article through twice and I still can't see where it says that Journey will be playing for the Queen? What am I overlooking? All I can see about the Queen is that they'll be playing the National Anthem, not that she will be in attendance.
Someone help this puzzled Euro?"
Hey there, maybe this article will clarify it for you.
This article says they are playing the National Anthem and doing a concert later.
Here's what appears on the website.
America's Cup of Polo, featuring Journey live!
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The Event
On May 12, 2007 - we will honor and celebrate the Birthplace of our Nation and Americas 400th Anniversary with a Polo Match, our Nations finest on display, airshow and much more for family’s and businesses alike to celebrate. To kick off the celebration, this unprecedented polo match will take place between the Appointed/Official United States Polo Team vs. England and will include many spectacular presentations, displays and world class National entertainment throughout the day from the United States & the United Kingdom.
"We are thrilled to have this event be now recognized around the world - we are especially exicted that JOURNEY will start the Americas 400th Anniversary with the Star Spangled Banner heard like no other - followed that evening by Americas 400th Anniversary Concert that JOURNEY has promised to be a memory of a lifetime for this nation during a truly historic time to honor Freedom & Democracy - Its the JOURNEY that changed the world - get ready America to get Rocked!" said Co-Chair Michaele Salahi.
The Americas Cup of Polo in 2007 will benefit the Journey For the Cure, a non profit 501 (c)(3) Charitable Foundation, with net proceeds supporting MS Society and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. This event will be one of the feature highlights during this spectacular weekend – not to be missed.
The USA & England polo teams will compete for “ The Americas Cup of Polo ". Destined to become the most famous and most prestigious competition in the sport of polo, this match will open a new chapter for this exciting sport whose earliest written accounts date back more than 2,000 years and will bring tremendous awareness to the Birthplace of our Nation.
This spectacular event will showcase special national & International acts including the main feature of the day - Americas legendary rock band, “JOURNEY” with other performances by the UK Band “The Webb Sisters” from Kent County, England, Claude McKnight and much more.
It was in Kent County, England where the three ships carrying 104 men, women and children (Susan Constant, Godspeed & the Discovery) sailed from to discover the New World! During the day of May 12th, 2007 - JOURNEY will perform the Star Spangled Banner heard like no other.., and both the US & the UK Bands will perform side by side together on center stage - God Save the Queen! Keep your eyes on the skys overhead for a special surprise! We also have planned a spectacular half time & post show are planned including a surprise performance.
Historic Morven Park, one of the last bastions of 1,000-acre country estates, will be the host location for The Americas Cup of Polo. Located in Loudoun County -Leesburg, Virginia - Morven is just a 20-minute drive from Washington Dulles International Airport and a 35-minute drive from the US White House. This idyllic location coupled with Morven Park’s one of a kind facilities and gracious hospitality will ensure its place in the Hall of Fame as the best venues in the United States and home to this annual match.
The event will include entertainment by the Loudoun Symphony, The Webb Sisters, Ten Time Grammy Award winner - Claude McKnight, and featuring a full Rock & Roll show by JOURNEY with fireworks of a lifetime![quote][/quote]