Queen's Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral in pictures

Queen's Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral in pictures
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Anna Fox

By Anna Fox


Published: 03/06/2022

- 14:58

Updated: 14/02/2023

- 10:19

The service saw Harry and Meghan's first public appearance since arriving in the UK earlier this week

Members of the Royal Family were spotted filing into the Cathedral ahead of the Service of Thanksgiving.

Service of Thanksgiving for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee took place at St Paul's Cathedral this morning, attracting Royals, politicians and over 400 members of the public.


The Queen pulled out of the thanksgiving service last night, after experiencing "discomfort" at the parade at Buckingham Palace.

The decision was made with "great reluctance" after pondering on the "journey and activity required", the Palace reported.

Among the first members of the Royal Family to arrive were Zara Tindall, the daughter of Princess Anne, accompanied by her husband Mike Tindall.

The Queen's son, Prince Andrew was absent from the ceremony following a positive covid test, but his daughters attended on his behalf.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson attended the event accompanied by his wife Carrie Johnson. They were greeted with boos and jeers upon ascending the stairs of St Paul's Cathedral.

Politicians including Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and former Prime Minister Theresa May attended the ceremony.

Senior royals and extended members of the Royal Family travelled the short distance from St Paul's to London's Guildhall for a reception which is being hosted by the Lord Mayor of the City of London.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be absent from the Thanksgiving reception, held at the Guildhall.

Guests at the reception include many of those who attended the religious service, including royals and senior politicians.

Zara Tindall and her husband Mike Tindall
Zara Tindall and her husband Mike Tindall
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie Symonds arrive for the National Service of Thanksgiving held at St Paul's Cathedral during the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in London, Britain, June 3, 2022. Matt Dunham/Pool via REUTERS
Carrie and Boris were booed by crowds
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Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during the National Service of Thanksgiving held at St Paul's Cathedral as part of celebrations marking the Platinum Jubilee of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, in London, Britain, June 3, 2022. REUTERS/Phil Noble/Pool
Prime Minister Boris Johnson reads a passage from the New Testament
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Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and his wife, Saadiya Khan, arrive for the National Service of Thanksgiving held at St Paul's Cathedral, during the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations, in London, Britain, June 3, 2022. Daniel Leal/Pool via REUTERS
Mayor of London Saqid Khan and his wife Saadiya Khan were welcomed with cheers as they arrived at St Paul's
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Britain's Prince Charles smiles as he arrives to attend the National Service of Thanksgiving held at St Paul's Cathedral during the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in London, Britain, June 3, 2022 Daniel Leal/Pool via REUTERS
Prince Charles smiles to crowds outside St Paul's cathedral
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Britain's Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, arrive for the National Service of Thanksgiving held at St Paul's Cathedral during the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in London, Britain, June 3, 2022. REUTERS/Toby Melville/Pool
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge wave to royal fans
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Former British Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha Blair arrive for the National Service of Thanksgiving held at St Paul's Cathedral during the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in London, Britain, June 3, 2022. REUTERS/Toby Melville/Pool
Former Conservative Prime Minister and his wife Samantha Cameron approach St Paul's
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Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and his wife Cherie Blair arrive for the National Service of Thanksgiving held at St Paul's Cathedral during the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in London, Britain, June 3, 2022. REUTERS/Toby Melville/Pool
Former Labour Prime Minister Tony Blair was present and the service with his wife Cherie Blair
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The Princess Royal, the Duchess of Cambridge, and the Duke of Cambridge during the National Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral, London, on day two of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II. Picture date: Friday June 3, 2022.
Kate Middleton sports a lemon dress and fascinator
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Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and her husband Peter Murrell arrive for the National Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral, London, on day two of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II. Picture date: Friday June 3, 2022.
First Minister of Scotland attended the service with her husband Peter Murrell
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Princess Eugenie, Jack Brooksbank and the Duke of Sussex during the National Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral, London, on day two of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II. Picture date: Friday June 3, 2022.
Princess Eugenie and husband Jack Brooksbank laugh with the Duke of Sussex prior to the National Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral
Aaron Chown

Princess Royal arrives for the National Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral, London, on day two of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II. Picture date: Friday June 3, 2022.
The Queen's daughter Princess Anne took her seat in the Cathedral for the service
Phil Noble

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's wife Carrie Symonds arriving for the National Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral, London, on day two of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II. Picture date: Friday June 3, 2022.
Carrie Johnson sports a bright red dress and white and red fascinator
Henry Nicholls

Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, leave after attending the National Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral during the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in London, Britain, June 3, 2022. REUTERS/Toby Melville/Pool
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex made their first public appearance of the Platinum Jubilee
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Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, attend the National Service of Thanksgiving held at St Paul's Cathedral during the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in London, Britain, June 3, 2022. Dan Kitwood/Pool via REUTERS
Harry and Meghan hold hands whilst navigating the aisle of St Paul's
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Speaker of the House of Commons Lindsay Hoyle arrives for the National Service of Thanksgiving held at St Paul's Cathedral during the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in London, Britain, June 3, 2022. REUTERS/Toby Melville/Pool
Speaker of the House of Commons Sir Lindsay Hoyle attended the service
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson arriving for the National Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral, London, on day two of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II. Picture date: Friday June 3, 2022.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson ascends the stairs of St Paul's
Henry Nicholls

Former British Prime Minister Theresa May and her husband Philip May arrive for the National Service of Thanksgiving held at St Paul's Cathedral, during the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations, in London, Britain, June 3, 2022. Matt Dunham/Pool via REUTERS
Former Prime Minister was accompanied by her husband Phillip May
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall and the Lord Mayor Vincent Keaveny leave the service
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall and the Lord Mayor Vincent Keaveny leave the service
Dan Kitwood

Minister for Brexit Opportunities and Government Efficiency in the Cabinet Office Jacob Rees-Mogg (right), and Scottish Secretary Alister Jack
Minister for Brexit Opportunities and Government Efficiency in the Cabinet Office Jacob Rees-Mogg (right), and Scottish Secretary Alister Jack
Stefan Rousseau

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall leave the National Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall leave the National Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral
Daniel Leal

(Left-right) James Viscount Severn, the Earl of Wessex, the Princess Royal, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, the Countess of Wessex and Lady Louise Windsor leaving the National Service of Thanksgiving
(Left-right) James Viscount Severn, the Earl of Wessex, the Princess Royal, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, the Countess of Wessex and Lady Louise Windsor leaving the National Service of Thanksgiving
Henry Nicholls

The Duchess of Cambridge waves to crowds as she departs the service
The Duchess of Cambridge waves to crowds as she departs the service
Matt Dunham

(front, left to right) the Duchess of Cambridge, the Duke of Cambridge, the Duchess of Cornwall and the Prince of Wales during the National Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral, London, on day two of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II. Picture date: Friday June 3, 2022.
Members of the Royal Family sung in unison at the Service of Thanksgiving
Aaron Chown

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