Royals including Prince Harry and Meghan attend Platinum Jubilee thanksgiving service after Queen pulls out
ABCPrince Harry and his wife Meghan have been seen in public with the Royal family for the first time since they quit as working royals two years ago. Key points: A service of thanksgiving was held at St Paul's Cathedral in London to honour Queen Elizabeth II's 70-year reign on the throne It was Prince Harry and Meghan's first public appearance in the UK since stepping down as working royals The Queen was unable to attend the event after feeling "discomfort" from Thursday's Platinum Jubilee events The Duke and Duchess of Sussex joined Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, as Royal family members for a National Service of Thanksgiving held at St Paul's Cathedral in London on Friday to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. Buckingham Palace said the Queen "greatly enjoyed" Thursday's parade but would not be attending Friday's service "with great reluctance". Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, arrive for the National Service of Thanksgiving held at St Paul's Cathedral. Inside, the couple were joined by former British prime ministers and other political figures from around the Commonwealth, with the service featuring prayers, Bible readings and hymns to express thanks for Queen Elizabeth's 70-year reign.
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