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The platinum anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II is in full swing.
The Queen’s official birthday began on Thursday with Trooping the Color and lighting beacons. Friday’s main event is the Thanksgiving Service. Queen Elizabeth herself will not come to the event due to “some discomfort”.
Thanksgiving is one of the many events that take place during the week and weekend, when Britain celebrates the 70th anniversary of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. After celebrating the silver, gold and diamond anniversaries in 1977, 2002 and 2012, which celebrated 25, 50 and 60 years on the throne. Anniversaries are usually celebrated with a combination of ceremonial military demonstrations, church services and street parties.
Activities began on June 2 and will continue until June 5.
Queen Elizabeth II waves her hand as she leaves the Thanksgiving service at St. Paul’s Cathedral on the 60th anniversary of her ascension to the British throne.
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WHAT IS IT?
The service of thanksgiving is ecclesiastical and will take place in St. Paul’s Cathedral.
“The service will include Bible readings, hymns, prayers and hymns of the Congregation expressing gratitude for the Queen’s reign, faith and ministry; the desire to promote unity and peace among all peoples; and a commitment to caring for God’s creation, “said St. Cathedral site.
An exhibition exploring the jubilee celebrations held in St. Paul’s Cathedral has also opened here. The exhibition opened on May 25.
Queen Elizabeth II arrived at St. Paul’s Cathedral in thanksgiving service in honor of her 80th birthday in 2006.
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WHO IS?
Queen Elizabeth II, although a guest of honor, will not attend Friday’s Thanksgiving service due to “some discomfort”. The Queen withdrew from the events, as she deals with “episodic mobility issues.”
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the finale of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations on 5 June 2012.
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Prince Andrew will also not be present after a second positive test for COVID-19.
“After the usual test, the Duke gave a positive result on COVID and regretfully will no longer attend tomorrow’s service,” a spokesman for Buckingham Palace said on Thursday.
Prince Charles, Prince William and Kate Middleton are expected to attend. Along with Prince Harry and Megan Markle.
Prince Harry, Megan Markle and Prince Andrew were not present on the balcony during the Trooping the Color on Thursday due to their lack of senior royal status.
“The topic of public service is at the heart of today’s event,” the palace said in a press release. “More than 400 people have been invited to recognize their contribution to public life at both the public and national levels.”
In addition, “Lord Lieutenants will also take part in the Service to represent each country in the UK along with the Prime Minister, Cabinet members, the First Minister of Delegated Governments, opposition leaders as well as former Prime Ministers”. Among others, representatives of overseas territories and governors-general will take part.
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The Associated Press contributed to this report.
