London (CNN)The second day of celebrations marking Queen Elizabeth II's 70-year reign began with members of the royal family, including Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, attending a religious service at the famed St Paul's Cathedral in central London on Friday.jurassic world 3 ,, jurasic hd
London (CNN)The second day of celebrations marking Queen Elizabeth II's 70-year reign began with members of the royal family, including Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, attending a religious service at the famed St Paul's Cathedral in central London on Fridayjurassic world 3 ,, jurasic hd
The Queen, however, remained at home after experiencing "discomfort" on Thursday, the first day of the Platinum Jubilee, during which she appeared twice on the balcony of Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace said in a statement on Thursday evening that the Queen had "greatly enjoyed" the jubilee's opening events and made the decision to miss Friday's service "with great reluctance" after "taking into account the journey and activity required to participate"
Meghan and Harry, who flew from the US for the jubilee celebrations, were warmly welcomed by the crowd on Friday, arriving to cheers Ahead of the event, there was much speculation in the British press over how the couple would be received following their decision to step back from the royal family and move to California two years ago
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex arrive at the service of thanksgiving on Friday
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex arrive at the service of thanksgiving on Friday
The public was less enthusiastic toward British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who was both cheered and booed as he arrived with his wife, Carrie
The final guests to arrive at St Paul's were Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, followed by Prince Charles -- the heir to the throne -- and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson told CNN on Friday that the Queen would be watching the thanksgiving service on television from Windsor Castle Her son Prince Andrew was another notable absence from the religious service after testing positive for coronavirus
Britain's Prince Charles arrives for the Friday service
Britain's Prince Charles arrives for the Friday service
The service was a chance for the royals to come together in recognition of the much-loved matriarch
"Yesterday it was one big party, one big spectacular, fabulous, party, with a flypast and the amazing tribute to the armed service But today is much more solemn," said CNN royal historian Kate Williams
More than 400 people from all four nations of the United Kingdom were invited to the event recognizing the Queen's lifetime of service The congregation included key workers, teachers and public servants as well as representatives from the Armed Forces, charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups, according to Buckingham Palace London Mayor Sadiq Khan was among those in the audience
The theme of Friday morning's event, formally called "The National Service of Thanksgiving to Celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen," was public service The Dean of St Paul's, David Ison, led the service, which included Bible readings, prayers and congregational hymns to honor the Queen's 70 years on the British throne
The interior of St Paul's Cathedral is seen on Friday
The interior of St Paul's Cathedral is seen on Friday
St Paul's marked the occasion by ringing its bell -- the biggest in the United Kingdom, weighing more than 16 tons Friday's event was the first royal occasion at which it rung out since its restoration in 2021
The event was the first time the public was able to get a good glimpse of Harry and Meghan They were seated in the second row, alongside Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice, the daughters of Prince Andrew, and their husbands
The couple also attended the Trooping the Colour ceremony on Thursday, but kept a low profile in what was their first joint outing at a royal event in two years by watching proceedings from the Major General's Office overlooking Horse Guards Parade
Prince William, left, rides on horseback next to his father, Prince Charles, during the Trooping the Colour parade
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Prince William, left, rides on horseback next to his father, Prince Charles, during the Trooping the Colour parade
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The Queen's Guard marches during the Trooping the Colour parade Thursday
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The Queen's Guard marches during the Trooping the Colour parade Thursday
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The Queen is joined by members of the royal family on the Buckingham Palace balcony on Thursday
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The Queen is joined by members of the royal family on the Buckingham Palace balcony on Thursday
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Thousands of people flocked to central London for the celebrations Thursday
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Thousands of people flocked to central London for the celebrations Thursday
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A military band performs on Thursday
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A military band performs on Thursday
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A member of the Coldstream Guards holds souvenir programs ahead of the start of Thursday's parade
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A member of the Coldstream Guards holds souvenir programs ahead of the start of Thursday's parade
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Prince Edward, right, rides in a carriage along with his wife Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, and their children, James and Louise
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Prince Edward, right, rides in a carriage along with his wife Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, and their children, James and Louise
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The Mounted Band of the Household Cavalry takes part in the parade Thursday
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The Mounted Band of the Household Cavalry takes part in the parade Thursday
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A man wears a Union Jack suit as people gather on The Mall for Jubilee celebrations on Thursday
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A man wears a Union Jack suit as people gather on The Mall for Jubilee celebrations on Thursday
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Police officers line up on The Mall ahead of the Trooping the Colour ceremony on Thursday
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Police officers line up on The Mall ahead of the Trooping the Colour ceremony on Thursday
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A member of the Buckingham Palace staff cleans the balcony ahead of the Trooping the Colour parade on Thursday
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A member of the Buckingham Palace staff cleans the balcony ahead of the Trooping the Colour parade on Thursday
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Crowds gather in London for the parade
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Crowds gather in London for the parade
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese lights the Commonwealth Beacon for a Jubilee celebration in Canberra, Australia, on Thursday
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese lights the Commonwealth Beacon for a Jubilee celebration in Canberra, Australia, on Thursday
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Some royal fans had Union flags applied to their faces as they gathered along The Mall in London on Thursday
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Some royal fans had Union flags applied to their faces as they gathered along The Mall in London on Thursday
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A Queen impersonator is interviewed as she walks along The Mall on Wednesday
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A Queen impersonator is interviewed as she walks along The Mall on Wednesday
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People wear masks of the Queen and one of her dogs as they attend Jubilee celebrations on The Mall on Thursday
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People wear masks of the Queen and one of her dogs as they attend Jubilee celebrations on The Mall on Thursday
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Anita Atkinson, who has collected more than 12,000 items of royal memorabilia, makes her way to a tea party in Durham on Thursday
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Anita Atkinson, who has collected more than 12,000 items of royal memorabilia, makes her way to a tea party in Durham on Thursday
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People sing the national anthem as they gather along The Mall on Thursday
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People sing the national anthem as they gather along The Mall on Thursday
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A boy poses with a Union flag on The Mall on Wednesday
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A boy poses with a Union flag on The Mall on Wednesday
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Queen Elizabeth II watches from the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Trooping the Colour parade in London on Thursday, June 2
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Queen Elizabeth II watches from the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Trooping the Colour parade in London on Thursday, June 2
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Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, arrive for a service of thanksgiving for the reign of Queen Elizabeth II at St Paul's Cathedral in London, Friday, June 3, 2022
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Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, arrive for a service of thanksgiving for the reign of Queen Elizabeth II at St Paul's Cathedral in London, Friday, June 3, 2022
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Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, smiles as she arrives at St Paul's Cathedral
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Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, smiles as she arrives at St Paul's Cathedral
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A general view ahead of a service of thanksgiving for the reign of Queen Elizabeth II at St Paul's Cathedral
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A general view ahead of a service of thanksgiving for the reign of Queen Elizabeth II at St Paul's Cathedral
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Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, arrive at the thanksgiving service of Queen Elizabeth II
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Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, arrive at the thanksgiving service of Queen Elizabeth II
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A member of the military stumbles while on duty ahead of the service
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A woman holds a cutout picture of Queen Elizabeth II as she waits outside St Paul's Cathedral, for the arrivals of royal family members and guests
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A woman holds a cutout picture of Queen Elizabeth II as she waits outside St Paul's Cathedral, for the arri
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