Peter Freestone - Merry Christmas 🎄 🎁 and great New Year 2024 !
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- Peter Freestone was born in Surrey, England on January 8, 1955. He spent his first 6 years in the south of the British capital. He started nursery school at Lushington Hall in South India, then returned to England five years later.
In 1973, at the age of 19, Peter Freestone finished his studies. He had a traineeship as a catering manager at Selfridges, a London department shop, where he became the youngest assistant manager in the company.
In 1975, he changed his horizons and began working part-time at London's famous Royal Opera House. Two years later, in 1977, he was hired full time as wardrobe manager for the Royal Ballet.
n 1979, he met Freddie Mercury who was the guest of honour at a Royal Ballet charity gala. The Queen's singer played "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" and "Bohemian Rhapsody" on stage that evening, accompanied by numerous dancers. Peter exchanged a few words with Freddie Mercury that evening following his performance. Freddie was interested in the nature of his work and questioned him about it.
Three weeks later Peter Freestone received a call from Freddie's then manager Paul Prenter, who offered him the opportunity to work for Queen and take care of their stage costumes during their upcoming English "Crazy Tour". Peter accepted the offer.
Beginning of the collaboration with Freddie Mercury
A great friendship quickly developed between the two people and Phoebe (Freddie Mercury's nickname for him) officially becomes the singer's personal assistant a year later in 1980.
Peter Freestone says, "For twelve years I was in close contact with Freddie on an almost daily basis, taking on a multitude of different roles day after day. I was the handyman, waiter, butler, secretary, cleaner, babysitter and responsible for his personal correspondence. I was with him when he was at the top, just as I was present during the empty periods. I saw the inspiration and I saw his frustration when things were at their worst. I was his bodyguard when necessary and, in the end, of course, I was one of his "nurses".”
Peter traveled around the world and followed Freddie on his constant trips and on all the tours he does with Queen. One of his trips took him to the French-speaking part of Switzerland, to the shores of Lake Geneva: Phoebe discovered Montreux for the first time in 1981.
This peaceful Swiss city brought peace to Freddie Mercury's mind and soul: "He needed it to finish the recording work he had started and to which he wanted to devote himself until his death," he says.
After the death of Freddie Mercury
Peter Freestone's work as personal assistant to Freddie Mercury ended three months after the singer's death in 1991.
Since then, Peter Freestone has had several occupations. He worked at Guy's Hospital in London, then opened a small hotel before becoming, for a time, the director of an opera company.
In 1995, after much hesitation, he devoted six months to writing his first book, which he published with David Evans. "Freddie Mercury: An Intimate Memoir by the Man Who Knew Him Best" was officially released in 1998. According to Peter, it is the result of more than 3 years of therapy. His second book focuses on what happened with the Queen singer after his death and the interest that fans have in Freddie Mercury and his music.
In 2016, Peter released a new book on Freddie Mercury's favourite recipes. The book contains a selection of his favourite dishes, illustrated with numerous photographs, as well as various anecdotes and memories of Peter Freestone's cooking for Freddie Mercury. The singer is known as much for his eccentricity as for his exacting standards, a character that was found as much in his approach to music and fashion as in his approach to food. Freddie Mercury was very secretive about his private life so few people knew what he really liked to eat and drink or what his favourite meal was. "Freddie Mercury's Royal Recipes" was previewed in Montreux during the Freddie Celebration Days 2016.
Peter Freestone officially obtained his Czech citizenship in August 2020. He currently lives in a village in the Czech Republic, a few hours drive from Prague. He works as a teacher in a school not far from his home. He is an active participant in the Titanic Freddie Aids project. Created jointly with Milan Satnik, the TFA project is mainly aimed at schools. Its aim is to raise awareness and prevention among young pupils about the still very present dangers of HIV and AIDS.
Peter "Phoebe" Freestone returns regularly to Montreux where he has been participating for many years in the Freddie Celebration Days, an event organized around 5 September, Freddie Mercury's birthday.
Merry Christmas Peter. You are such a caring man, and to know that Freddie had such a good friend by his side makes my heart smile❤
Merci Peter Joyeux Noël à vous aussi, vous êtes une belle personne Phoebe 🎄
😊
Merry Christmas Peter.
I was so sad watching the sale; I did think of you often.
It also made me sad to hear that the North American Queen convention disbanded - it was always on my Bucket List to attend...if only to meet you 💜
But on to a fresh year and time to make new, different memories.
Best wishes 💜👑💜
So sorry, Peter. I understand you completely. It gave me pause to hear about the sale. But wow, for you, it would have been so difficult. It's a treat to see you speak. Freddie lives on in you and that's all we have now. And thank you.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Peter. Thank you so much for your words and for all what you do for us and Freddie.❤
Merry Christmas Peter. I understand about the auction. I watched it all too. I saw your interview at Sotheby's and it must of been so hard to be so close to his things again, much of which you purchased for him. That last day in the bedroom when he thanked you, it wasn't for that 12 hour shift, he was thanking you for being the most loving loyal friend for whom he couldn't of done his life so well without. Thank you for keeping his memory alive. Hugs. Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 ❤
Hi Peter, so nice to see you emerge. I know how I felt being a life long fan to see Freddie’s life being auctioned off. Unfortunately for me I couldn’t afford a thing 😢 but I’m happy for those that could. I can only imagine what you’re feeling so my heart goes out to you. I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a healthy and prosperous New Year. ❤️😘❤️😘❤️
Dear Peter,
As the festive season unfolds, I felt compelled to reach out and express my deepest gratitude and admiration, even though I am not certain this message will reach you. Your dedication and loyalty to Freddie have been a source of inspiration for countless fans around the world. The stories and memories you have shared not only help preserve Freddie’s legacy but also bring a warm, human insight into his often-private life.
Your ability to convey these moments with such respect and heartfelt warmth reflects the depth of your bond and understanding of Freddie’s true spirit. During this festive time, I wish you all the happiness, peace, and joy in the world. May the spirit of friendship and love that you shared with Freddie continue to inspire and light your path.
With my highest regard and best wishes for the holiday season.
Franck
Beautiful message.
Merry Christmas, Mr Freestone!. ✨🎄🎅🎁 All the Best for the New Year, all Queen fans, are very grateful to you!. 💕 Greetings from Spain.🇪🇦
❤Merry Christmas to you dear Peter, I had a difficult year but I also had some joys, like meeting you in Montreux or reading your new book. I was able to feel your gentleness and your extreme kindness. I was also affected by the dispersion of Freddie's business around the world. I console myself by telling myself that the love we have for him is priceless. your many memories with him are grave in you and no one will ever take those from you. Freddie was very lucky to have you near him. Take good care of yourself dear Peter.❤❤❤
Merry Christmas, Peter!
I’m so GRATEFUL for everything you do to honor your dear friend, Freddie, and to keep his legacy alive for all the new generations of fans to discover him!🙏🏻
Merry Christmas Peter - Happy Holiday and a good New Year ❣God bless you ❣Kisses and hugs from Germany ❣🎄🌠😘
Merry Christmas dear Phoebe. Thank you for your amazing work for us. Wishing you and your family all the best
Thankyou Peter, I always watch you. You are such a lovely man and you have a kind heart ! Freddie was lucky to have you by his side. Like you I get sad at times with this world. But keep Freddie your inspiration eh
Love to you ♥️
Merry Christmas and happy new Year Peter (Phoebe) I finally got your book and it's signed and numbered! I'm really enjoying it so far.my kids got it for me for christmas.love you Peter you're a sweet person and yes it killed me to watch all of Freddie's beautiful memories go off to strangers and be scattered all over the world and people like me can't even afford one tiny item and I adore Freddie and have been a huge fan since the 70's I wish they would've left his things alone it's heartbreaking
Much love to you Peter! Wish I could give you a big hug and make you your favorite tea. Please rest. Take good care of you. I know Freddie would want you nurtured this time of year esp. Call your best mates over! Have them take care of you.
One more thing Peter .
When Freddie said thank you, he was referring to the last 12 years you dedicated to his life, nothing less.❤ I knew that the second I read it.
A very merry Christmas to you Peter. I also felt a bit sad to see Freddies personal items being sold I was hoping that most of the items would have been bought to be displayed in a museum.
Now I understand where I've gone... I wish you a Merry Christmas!!!!❤Remember that the spirit of dear Freddie will always remain and his wonderful music will always be played, there will always be someone who will listen to him and you have a part in it that you always make sure to immortalize him
Dear Peter, this is somewhat late to wish you Happy New Year. I admirał your tact and carrying on Freddie’s legacy. I wish I would be able to meet you. I spoke of the auction on the Polish radio, and amputowana the two different spectacles about Freddie - in Cracow and in Warsaw. Be well and continue, Please!
Many harsh comments about this video on Instagram. Freedom of speech, they'll say... they should learn that silence too has its own virtue especially when you don't have much to tell. Well, hope you don't care because that's all they deserve : no attention at all. Wish you find solace and a more peaceful mind in 2024. Happy New Year !
The best for you Peter for Christmas and for the new year. I had the chance to meet you in Montreux, thanks for being so kind with us. This year has been hard for all of us and specially for you. Well, wishing you the best again and lots of love❤
Really Ylena you met Peter in Montreux? You are so lucky darling! I hope to go there next September.....❤❤❤
@@taniaceredi6411i was twice with Peter, very moving experience. I hope you can make it and I hope I can go again 😎😜
@@Ylena Hope to meet you there!!!😂😘❣️
@@taniaceredi6411 that would be great ! 😘❤️😀
@@Ylena Yessss sister, really!!!🤟🤟🤟❣️
Merry Christmas to you, Peter 😊 Veselé Vánoce a šťastný nový rok!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Peter. Wishing you many, many, many more years of good health and happiness. Your videos are always uplifting, and I find comfort in them. Thanks for sharing. Cheers, from America!
Merry Christmas Mr. Freestone! I hope your are happy! All the best for 2024!
Wishing you a very merry Christmas, I was lucky enough,to see you walking around Sotheby's exhibition. My brother was lucky enough, to have a photo taken with you. Can't wait to get a copy of you book . Wishing you all the best, for the New Year
Merry Christmas Peter! So good to see you! I was wondering...
I found the sale extremely sad as well...and I did wonder about you, and how that must have felt! Wish I could give you a hug.
I've also always wanted to say to you that I see the sacrifice you made by giving Freddie your life. I know he brought you joy too...like my children have brought me joy...but giving one's life to someone...and then have them move on "without you"....makes for a deep sadness in these final years. At least for me it has. I haven’t gotten the usual old age rewards of children and grandchildren all around me. I don't want to assume this is how you feel, but I can understand if you do. You lived such a huge & rich life with Freddie!
I also want to tell you how much I've respected you all these years since Freddie's death...and how you've been nothing but honest, while still respecting your friend!
If Christmas is a time to celebrate Light & Love coming into the world, then that is what I wish for your heart this year! I know memories can be bittersweet. To be totally honest, I just kind of hold my breath until the holiday season is over.
One last thing I want to say...I feel it's pretty obvious why Christmas & his "chosen family" were so important to Freddie. And you played a huge part in providing that for him! AND you also got to celebrate it all with him as well! No one...and no time...and no removal of the THINGS that were part of that joy....can take that away from you!
So as you & I (and many others on this planet!) grieve what is not with us this Christmas, May we hold onto gratitude for the way Love & Light still lives in our hearts and memories!
I hope you're not alone the next 48 hours (like I am), but hang on & know that lots of people out here wish you Christmas peace & a quiet joy! SINCERELY! Peggy❤🎄🕊🌟
You are such a sweet spirit. Thank you for loving Freddie
So lovely to hear from you! I'm sure the sale must have been a very strange and unsettling thing to see. If it helps, you can think of it as Freddie's legacy dispersing and reaching out even farther into the world, and touching even more people than ever. He'll never be gone from our hearts. I hope you have a very joyous and love-filled Christmas. We're all looking forward to see what you've got planned for '24.
The sale got to me too, I can only imagine what it was like for you. I hope the new year brings you joy. I have to remember that above all, Freddie wouldn't want us to be sad!
Merry Christmas Mr. Peter and Happy New Year.. God bless you
Christmas Greetings for You Peter. God bless You🎄🙋♀
thank you for your work for your superb book of sincerity joy love big kisses Rachida France🇫🇷🇫🇷❤️❤️
Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and Procperious 2024 !! Also, thank you for everything you share with us , you know you are as dear to many of us as the members of Queen . Love and light from Sweden 💖
Happy Christmas Peter, and all the best for the New Year! Thank you for everything you do to preserve Freddie's legacy, and for sharing it with us! Cheers to You! xoxo
Merry Christmas, Mr Freestone 🌲🎁 Happy New York 2024 🎉
Merry Christmas Peter Love you have a wonderful holiday ❤🌲❤️🍷🌲🥮🎂❤️🍷🌲🧁🍷🍰🎂🌲
Espero que haya pasado una linda Navidad y los mejores deseos para éste 2024 Señor Freestone ❤🌹🇵🇪Saludos desde Lima Perú.
Merry Christmas Peter ⛄
Merry Christmas and a happy new year Peter Freestone
Peter you have a gift that money can't buy. That is the love, admiration, and lasting friendship that you gave and received of Freddie. There are millions of people that envy you and would have loved to live in your shoes if only for a day.Your life and time with Freddie was and is priceless. I'm sure Christmas is sad because he's gone. He would be wishing you and all his family and friends to be enjoying yourselves. May the new year bring you peace, love and joy
Merry christmas and happy new year phoebe xx
Hello Mr Peter freestone it's lovely to see again with your beautiful smile merry Christmas 🎄 to you and your loved once thanks for remembering us
Merry christmas mr peter, greetings from chile
Now Mary’s selling the house….I understand her moving on.
Merry Xmas and Happy New Year! 🎄🎅🏻🍷… Wishing you health, peace, and joy! Greeting from Canada 🇨🇦!
Nice see you again❤ Bless you !!!
Thank you very much! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Peter! Best wishes!
Hello Peter. I Hope You Had A Very Merry Christmas.
And I Wish You The Very Best, As We Go Into 2024.
The Sales Has Affected Me Forever!
Our Beautiful Freddie's Spirit, Continues To Carry On For All Eternity!!
Love And Blessings To You Peter. 💕🎆
From Lynette In
Illinois USA 🇺🇸
December 25, 2023
Merry Christmas & a very Happy New Year Peter!!!! ❤
Grazie Peter .... Un sincero ed affettuoso augurio anche a te di un sereno Natale ed un bellissimo anno nuovo!!! Un forte abbraccio da Roma..🎅🎄🎁💓
Merry Christmas Peter🌲🌲🎅🎅 I wish you a wonderful new year 2024🍾🍾🥂🥂hope to hear from you soon🫶🫶❤️❤️lots of love 😘
Merry Christmas Peter from me and James Dean and Izzy my 2 wonderful cats in the USA🎅
I'm offended by the insinuation that those who could afford to buy the more expensive items of Freddie's AREN'T FANS.
Is there some written rule saying fans of a band who have been around for 50 YEARS can't be successful and must be broke, poor, scrounging or struggling financially?!
People need to stop acting like those who afforded the most extravagant items have some kind of ulterior motive for buying the items they did. The fostering of class envy unnecessary and gauche.
Have a blessed Christmas,Peter..❤and hoping the New year will be less bittersweet…❤
we missed you sooo much
Merry Christmas Peter! I have never met you but I have two of your signed books.
I saw what was auctioned off at the display in the NYC Sotheby’s.
This is just my opinion, I felt that the house should have remained intact an made into a museum for his fans
I know that Freddie was extremely private but this auction seemed to ooze a feeling of greed.
If all of his items would have been on display, undisturbed with ticket prices paying the up keep of his home and going to The Mercury Phoenix Trust.
I felt Mary made a poor decision. I’m sorry.
Merry Christmas Peter
Scandal - now you've left me all the world's gonna know
Hey scandal, they're gonna turn our lives into a freak show
They'll see the heart-ache, they'll see our love break
They'll hear me pleading, we'll say for God's sakes
Blessings and peace to you too, dear Peter. I understand...even though I only fell in love with Freddie this year, after watching the movie B.R.I'm trying to move on, but I know something happened that shouldn't have happened...I'm looking forward to everything you'll share with us; greetings to everyone from Slovenia!
I didn't know Freddy like you did and I know the sale bothered you it really bothered me it's like she threw everything away that belonged to him because he was such a private person I don't know why she didn't take his things and open a museum to sell them like he was nothing I just don't think it's right and now from what I read she's selling the house they said she's too old to be living there people are saying but I'm sure she still has housekeepers I just hope Freddy did the right thing by leaving it to her you take care of yourself Peter looking forward to seeing you again
@@lucilleconsenza8239 Either way, Freddie loves us and is waiting for us all…
Merry Christmas Peter. Hope you have a good year. I do enjoy listening to your stories about your life with Freddie. Thank you for taking such good care of him in the good times and the bad.
Merry Christmas Peter!
Hope you have a great holiday season. Sorry you were so down after the sale. Looking forward to seeing more.videos from you in 2024. Always brings a smile to my face. You are so inspirational. 🎄
Merry Christmas Peter, I just saw this so I am a bit late with the Christmas greetings. Looking back at the past is always painful, no matter what kind of memories we have of it. We always look at the past with nostalgia because we can’t bring it back and we often tend to remember the beautiful memories and forget the painful ones. I am sure the sale has been painful to more than one person but nothing last forever and neither do we. Happy New Year to you and lets always look forward…
They could auction everything but not my respect and love for Freddie
I think about you every holiday season and I'm so sorry the auction was more challenging for you than you thought but its so valid. 💔 your testimony of friendship and just love has shown over years in everything you do. I hope you have the best this year has to offer you, Peter. I hope your holidays were good ❤
please peter , if you realy love us , tell us the truth we deserve the truth ..
why Mary did that ?? 💔😭 and she asked you or Not ??
please We Only Trust in you 😢😢😢😢
Merry Christmas dear Peter. Thank you for your wisdom time and care. I treasure a few select items from my time with you guys....but a wealth of beautiful memories that will last me the rest of my life.❤
Merry Christmas, Peter!!! Thank you for everything! You are really charming and kind!
You miss freddie so much and christmas and birthdays
Merry Christmas to you much love from America 🇺🇸
Hi Peter merry Christmas and Happy New year to you to
Merry Christmas Peter and Happy New Year❤
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Merry Christmas Peter!! I love you 💕 💜
Happy Christmas to you Peter.
and a merry Christmas to you too 'Phoebe'. xx
Merry Christmas peter ❤ lovely to see you
Merry Christmas to you ❤
Auguri di buone feste buon anno Peter da Ancona Italia
Happy Christmas to you
How has your health been, Peter?
Merry Christmas Peter!
The Mercedes 420sel was saved some few years ago, wasn’t it. As far as auction is concerned, it broke my heart too… We live in a strange and difficult time… It depends on us what the upcoming year(s) would be like… Merry Christmas to all of us. The one thing we’re all waiting for is peace on earth and the end to war. Thank you, Peter, for what you do!
Merry Christmas 🎄
Happy New Year, dear Peter.
Merry Christmas and and a Happy New Year Phoebe! ❤
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas Peter/Phoebe ❤❤
Merry Christmas to you dear Peter , with your beloved ones , you are very sweet , a lot of people love you ❤
Have a nice Christmas Peter 🎄👍.
Hi Peter have a wonderful Christmas and best wishes for the new year I have received your book and I’m looking forward to reading it .Always nice to see and hear you .Stuart
❤ grazie buone feste
Merry Christmas Peter, and a very Happy New year.
Merry Christmas & all the very best to you in the New Year, Peter!
tell us plz why mary did that :C
She said in an interview that it was just time too. Whatever that means. Age? Money?
@@Cat-id1tdshe took the money for herself or for AIDS donations ? I love her soo much , But after she sold everything I Can't look at her 😢😢😢
@@realme-os7zx I agree. I saw the live auction online. It was infuriating looking at her smile as she sold Freddie piece by piece.
@@Cat-id1tdshe took the money 4 herself or what ??? 😢😢😢😢
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Merry Christmas 🎄⛄🎄 All the best!
Happy Holidays Peter ❣We, my subbs and myself, cried so much, our tear ducts could fill an ocean.-
I can only imagine what it must have felt for you. But we had to brush ourselves off and move on. At least we have the music, that they couldn't take away from us.
- Thank you for everything and please look after your health. you are basically all we can cling onto. ❤
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year peace prosperity health wishing you my friend Peter long life to you my friend all around you lots of love in music Freddie❤❤❤❤🎁🎁🎄🎄🎅🎅💟💟familly
Merry christmas and a happy New year 2024.
God bless you ,thanks for All Informationen you gave to us
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