Thousands of activists have marched through London in the capital’s LGBT+ Pride parade as campaigners warned rights were “being taken away from trans people”. Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan was among those at the front of the Pride in London march on Saturday and led activists in a chant of “Happy Pride”. Organisers said pop superstar Madonna would not be attending Pride in London following speculation that the 67-year-old singer was going to appear at the event’s Trafalgar Square stage. Some people in Trafalgar Square were wearing Madonna T-shirts amid rumours that the “Queen of Pop” would make an appearance. Pride in London posted on social media: “In response to the rumours, we can confirm that Madonna will not be appearing or performing at Pride in London. “We have two fantastic headliners at Trafalgar Square to conclude a brilliant day of protest and celebration.” It is understood that there had been communication between organisers and Madonna but that she was never a confirmed attendee.
Published: July 4, 2026 6:04 pm
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