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)

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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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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. (REUTERS)

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On Thursday, several members of the royal family attended the event and posed for photos. But the youngest son of William and Kate, Price Louis, stole the show. Louis is a great-grandson of Queen Elizabeth II, and fifth in line to the throne, behind his grandfather Charles, father William and siblings George and Charlotte. (REUTERS)

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Queen Elizabeth II stands on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, London. (AP)

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Britain's Prince Louis is seen covering his ears with his hands on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Royal Air Force' fly-past. (AP)

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Tens of thousands of people cheered for Queen Elizabeth II 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, took a salute from the centuries-old Trooping the Colour military parade in central London as the royal standard fluttered in bright sunshine. (REUTERS)