Eurovision Song Contest 1968 was the 13th edition of the annual Eurovision Song Contest . It took place in London , United Kingdom , following Sandie Shaw 's win at the 1967 contest in Vienna , Austria with the song " Puppet on a String " . It was the third time the event took place in the UK ; after the 1960 and 1963 editions , both of which also took place in London . The contest was held at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday 6 April 1968 , and was hosted by Katie Boyle ( for the third time )
1967 contest
Eurovision Song Contest 1967
Eurovision Song Contest 1968