I Overture (Adagio - Allegro - Lentement - Allegro) This is the official order of service that was published before the Queen, Prince Andrew and the Archbishop of Canterbury pulled out of the service. He will be replaced by the Archbishop of York, the Most Rev Stephen Cottrell. The Duke of York will also miss the service after contracting Covid, as will the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev Justin Welby, who is also ill with coronavirus. The event will be attended by most members of the Royal family, including the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who will arrive at the cathedral from 11am. However, the Queen will be notably absent.Ī last-minute announcement by Buckingham Palace on Thursday night said that the Queen had decided 'with great reluctance' that the journey to St Paul's and the length of the service will make it too difficult to attend.

The service of thanksgiving for the Queen's 70-year reign will take place at St Paul's Cathedral on Friday and is a key event in the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

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