Freddie continued: “The stages are getting bigger and everything, and you know I just like to feel that I’m perfectly fit to do these shows, and not just say, ‘Yes I’ll do it.’”

Queen’s final show as a foursome was known as A Night of Summer Magic and took place at Knebworth House on August 9, 1986.

After a sensational final performance together as Queen, Freddie let his bandmates know how he was really feeling in private.

Speaking on the 2011 Live At Wembley Stadium 25th Anniversary Edition DVD, Brian said: “I remember the very last gig at Knebworth. Freddie said, ‘I can’t f***ing do this anymore!’”