In pics: Harry and Meghan join royals at jubilee service for Queen Elizabeth II

Tens of thousands of people cheered Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday as she appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on the first day of celebrations marking the British monarch's 70 years on the throne. The Queen, dressed in dove blue, her hands clasped on a walking stick, she took a salute from the centuries old Trooping the Colour military parade in central London as the royal standard fluttered in bright sunshine. (With inputs from AP, AFP, Reuters)

Published on Jun 03, 2022 05:26 pm IST 10 Photos
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Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, joined other members of Britain’s royal family Friday at a church service honouring Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the throne.(REUTERS)

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The queen herself skipped the event at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London due to difficulties in getting around that have limited the 96-year-old monarch’s public engagements in recent months.(REUTERS)

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The queen decided not to attend Friday’s church service after experiencing “some discomfort” during Thursday’s events. She will watch the event unfold on television as Prince Charles stands in for her.(AFP)

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The congregation at St. Paul’s includes members of the royal family, senior politicians, diplomats and more than 400 essential workers, charity volunteers and members of the armed forces who have been invited in recognition of their service to the community.(AP)

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Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie Symonds attend the National Service of Thanksgiving for The Queen's reign at Saint Paul's Cathedral in London.(AFP)

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