not only was the Queen witness to the rise of the biggest musicians of her generation, she also rubbed shoulders with many and even honoured a good number of them. Pictured with Gary Barlow in 2012.

What was the Queen's favourite song? Queen's cousin reveals Gary Barlow was in her top 10

Royals

Elton, Rod and Gary share tributes of the Queen

Elton John, Rod Stewart, Gary Barlow and Brian May lead tributes for Queen Elizabeth II

Royals

Gary Barlow has given insight into the years after take That broke up and the private struggles he dealt with behind closed doors.

Gary Barlow reveals how bad performance at Clive Davis party in 1997 'cost him his career'

Howard Donald, 54, proudly posted about his daughter Grace Piddington-Donald, 23, graduating from the University of the Arts London (UAL) this week.

Take That's Howard Donald posts photos of rarely-seen daughter to celebrate her graduation

Robbie Wiliams, 46, and his father Pete Conway, 70, have a special bond and have performed together for years

Robbie Williams and his dad: The fascinating story of the singing pair’s relationship

Robbie Williams

Robbie Williams is back

Robbie Williams announces huge 'XXV' arena tour to celebrate 25 years as a solo artist

Robbie Williams

Gary Barlow's new one-man show is heading to London's West End.

Gary Barlow's new theatre show A Different Stage is heading to London's West End

Music band logo quiz

QUIZ: Can you match these 10 band logos to the correct artists?

Quizzes

Gary Barlow shares rare photo to celebrate 22 years of marriage with wife Dawn Andrews

Gary Barlow shares rare photos to celebrate 22 years of marriage with wife Dawn Andrews

Take That as a five-piece in 2011

Gary Barlow promises Take That will return in 2023, but not all five will return

Gary Barlow and Sheridan Smith team up for Christmas

Gary Barlow and Sheridan Smith release super festive new song 'How Christmas is Supposed to Be'

Music

Gary Barlow is touring in 2021

Gary Barlow 2021 UK tour: Music Played by Humans tour dates, venues and tickets revealed

Gary Barlow - The Dream of Christmas

Gary Barlow announces new album 'The Dream of Christmas' including covers of festive favourites

Music

Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson and Gary Barlow

10 really bad songs by brilliant artists, from Michael Jackson to David Bowie

Song Lists

Gary Barlow and Robbie Williams have been friends for years

Inside Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow's feud and friendship over the years

Robbie Williams

Howard Donald on The Masked Dancer

Howard Donald's amazing dance moves revisited after Take That star revealed as Zip on The Masked Dancer

According to successful record producer Gary Barlow you only need one thing to write good music – and it's surprisingly simple.

Gary Barlow shares the secret to writing good music – and it’s surprisingly simple