The Archbishop of York praised the Queen's 'service and faithfulness'.
Getty ImagesThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex were attending their first major event since they stood down from royal duties in early 2020Prince Charles and Prince William joined a procession to take their seats at the front of the congregationmark the JubileeHe said: "Your Majesty, we're sorry you're not with us this morning in person, but you are still in the saddle. And we are all glad that there is still more to come.
In a nod to her love of horse racing, he praised her for "staying the course" for such a long reign of duty and public service.Boris Johnson faced a mixed response from the crowd outside. But the Royal Family presented a unifying image. There were choirs, bells ringing, famous faces in the congregation, and prayers. But there was also a poignancy to the absence of the Queen, the central focus of the event.
After the service, the largest church bell in the UK - the 16-tonne Great Paul - began ringing continuously for four hours.Several royals and other guests went on to attend a reception at London's Guildhall.
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