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| The Queen's lifelong dedication to country and Commonwealth has been praised by the archbishop of Canterbury at a service of thanksgiving for the diamond jubilee. | The Queen's lifelong dedication to country and Commonwealth has been praised by the archbishop of Canterbury at a service of thanksgiving for the diamond jubilee. |
| Dr Rowan Williams also had words of support for the Duke of Edinburgh, admitted to hospital on Monday with a bladder infection. | Dr Rowan Williams also had words of support for the Duke of Edinburgh, admitted to hospital on Monday with a bladder infection. |
| His absence is likely to be greatly felt by the Queen and her family during the celebrations planned for Tuesday . | His absence is likely to be greatly felt by the Queen and her family during the celebrations planned for Tuesday . |
| Williams told the congregation of leading figures from the UK and overseas that "our prayers and thoughts are very much with him this morning". | Williams told the congregation of leading figures from the UK and overseas that "our prayers and thoughts are very much with him this morning". |
| He told those gathered, including David Cameron and the Prince of Wales: "I don't think it's at all fanciful to say that, in all her public engagements, our Queen has shown a quality of joy in the happiness of others; she has responded with just the generosity St Paul speaks of in showing honour to countless local communities and individuals of every background and class and race. | He told those gathered, including David Cameron and the Prince of Wales: "I don't think it's at all fanciful to say that, in all her public engagements, our Queen has shown a quality of joy in the happiness of others; she has responded with just the generosity St Paul speaks of in showing honour to countless local communities and individuals of every background and class and race. |
| "She has made her 'public' happy and all the signs are that she is herself happy, fulfilled and at home in these encounters. The same, of course, can manifestly be said of Prince Philip; and our prayers and thoughts are very much with him this morning. To declare a lifelong dedication is to take a huge risk, to embark on a costly venture. But it is also to respond to the promise of a vision that brings joy." | "She has made her 'public' happy and all the signs are that she is herself happy, fulfilled and at home in these encounters. The same, of course, can manifestly be said of Prince Philip; and our prayers and thoughts are very much with him this morning. To declare a lifelong dedication is to take a huge risk, to embark on a costly venture. But it is also to respond to the promise of a vision that brings joy." |
| Prince Philip's absence has seen changes made to Tuesday's events, with the Queen travelling instead with one her ladies in waiting, Diana Marion, Lady Farnham. During the service she did not sit by herself at the head of the congregation, but was joined by Prince Charles. | Prince Philip's absence has seen changes made to Tuesday's events, with the Queen travelling instead with one her ladies in waiting, Diana Marion, Lady Farnham. During the service she did not sit by herself at the head of the congregation, but was joined by Prince Charles. |
| The archbishop said the Queen's commitment to others had brought her happiness: "But we are marking today the anniversary of one historic and very public act of dedication – a dedication that has endured faithfully, calmly and generously through most of the adult lives of most of us here. We are marking six decades of living proof that public service is possible and that it is a place where happiness can be found." | The archbishop said the Queen's commitment to others had brought her happiness: "But we are marking today the anniversary of one historic and very public act of dedication – a dedication that has endured faithfully, calmly and generously through most of the adult lives of most of us here. We are marking six decades of living proof that public service is possible and that it is a place where happiness can be found." |
| Many members of the royal family attended the service including the Duchess of Cornwall, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry. | Many members of the royal family attended the service including the Duchess of Cornwall, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry. |
| The Queen will give a message of thanks for the diamond jubilee celebrations in an address to be broadcast on Tuesday evening. The speech, lasting just over two minutes, was recorded at Buckingham Palace on Monday, shortly before the jubilee concert. | The Queen will give a message of thanks for the diamond jubilee celebrations in an address to be broadcast on Tuesday evening. The speech, lasting just over two minutes, was recorded at Buckingham Palace on Monday, shortly before the jubilee concert. |
| On the final day of the long jubilee weekend the Queen wore an Angela Kelly outfit of silk tulle, embroidered with tiny mint-green star-shaped flowers embellished with silver thread. It featured a chiffon drape, scattered with Swarovski crystals on the shoulders and matching hat. | On the final day of the long jubilee weekend the Queen wore an Angela Kelly outfit of silk tulle, embroidered with tiny mint-green star-shaped flowers embellished with silver thread. It featured a chiffon drape, scattered with Swarovski crystals on the shoulders and matching hat. |
| The service featured the Diamond choir, comprising children from across the UK, who sang Call of Wisdom by the composer Will Todd. Other music featured included the hymns All People That On Earth Do Dwell, arranged by Vaughan Williams; O Praise Ye the Lord, with music by Hubert Parry; and Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer, perhaps better known as the Welsh rugby anthem, Bread Of Heaven. | The service featured the Diamond choir, comprising children from across the UK, who sang Call of Wisdom by the composer Will Todd. Other music featured included the hymns All People That On Earth Do Dwell, arranged by Vaughan Williams; O Praise Ye the Lord, with music by Hubert Parry; and Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer, perhaps better known as the Welsh rugby anthem, Bread Of Heaven. |
| Charities and organisations with royal connections were invited, including the Scout Association, which the Duchess of Cambridge joined as a volunteer this year, and the Football Association, whose president is Prince William. The Barnardo's children's charity, which has Camilla as its president, was also represented, as was the British Council, whose patron is the Queen and vice-patron Charles. | Charities and organisations with royal connections were invited, including the Scout Association, which the Duchess of Cambridge joined as a volunteer this year, and the Football Association, whose president is Prince William. The Barnardo's children's charity, which has Camilla as its president, was also represented, as was the British Council, whose patron is the Queen and vice-patron Charles. |
| The government was represented by cabinet members; the Labour leader, Ed Miliband, was also present. | The government was represented by cabinet members; the Labour leader, Ed Miliband, was also present. |
| Other groups invited included the Diplomatic Corps, Lord Lieutenants, the Duchy of Cornwall, the Duchy of Lancaster, the Royal Household and leaders from other faiths. | Other groups invited included the Diplomatic Corps, Lord Lieutenants, the Duchy of Cornwall, the Duchy of Lancaster, the Royal Household and leaders from other faiths. |
| Crowds cheered as the Queen left the cathedral. She made the short journey by limousine to Mansion House for a reception where she will meet members of the congregation. Other members of the royal family left a few minutes later, some travelling in state cars for their reception at Guildhall to meet guests who attended the thanksgiving service. | Crowds cheered as the Queen left the cathedral. She made the short journey by limousine to Mansion House for a reception where she will meet members of the congregation. Other members of the royal family left a few minutes later, some travelling in state cars for their reception at Guildhall to meet guests who attended the thanksgiving service. |
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