As it happened: Platinum Jubilee: Archbishop praises Queen for 'staying the course'

Summary

The Archbishop of York thanks the Queen for "staying the course" in his sermon at the Jubilee service of thanksgiving
Members of the Royal Family and leading politicians were joined by 400 key workers and volunteers at St Paul's Cathedral
The Queen herself was not there after experiencing "discomfort" following celebrations on Thursday and watched on TV at Windsor Castle
Prince Charles, Prince William, Prince Harry and Meghan all attended
It was the first public appearance in the UK for Harry and Meghan in two years - they kept a low-profile at yesterday's events
This is day two of four days of celebrations for the Queen's 70 years on the throne

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by Chris Giles, Jo Couzens, Thomas Poole and Andre Rhoden-Paul

The moment Elizabeth II became Queenpublished at 12:02 British Summer Time 3 June 2022
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At St Paul's Cathedral thanks is being given to the Queen who has served in the role for 70 years.
Most of us have only ever known one monarch and it was on 6 February 1952 that Elizabeth II, aged 25 at the time, became Queen.
She was on an overseas tour with the Duke of Edinburgh when her father, King George VI, died at Sandringham. As his eldest child, she automatically inherited the Crown.
She heard the news of his death while staying at a game lodge in Kenya and immediately returned to the UK as the new monarch.
She later recalled:
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In a way, I didn't have an apprenticeship. My father died much too young, so it was all a very sudden kind of taking on and making the best job you can.”
Cottrell stepped in at 11th hourpublished at 12:00 British Summer Time 3 June 2022
Was that a man that looked terrified?
Stephen Cottrell stepped in at the 11th hour after the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, contracted Covid.
He told BBC Radio 4's Today programme earlier today that delivering the sermon was a "slightly terrifying gig".
We think he's done a pretty good job.
Archbishop addresses Queen 'watching at home'published at 11:57 British Summer Time 3 June 2022
The Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell has just addressed the Queen directly, saying he assumes she is watching the service on television at home.
He joked that he had no tips for the derby tomorrow and said he was sad she was not able to attend the service.
He added he was glad she was "still in the saddle", and more was to come.
He thanked her for showing "how service and faithfulness matter".
The PM's readingpublished at 11:54 British Summer Time 3 June 2022
Sean Coughlan
Royal correspondent
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Boris Johnson, who faced a mixed reception - including loud boos - when he arrived, has given a reading from the New Testament - Philippians 4. 4-9.
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Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
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Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things."
WATCH: Arrivals of Cambridges and Sussexespublished at 11:47 British Summer Time 3 June 2022
If you missed it earlier, here are some of the royal arrivals: Prince Harry and Meghan, shortly followed by Prince William and Kate.
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Prince Harry and Meghan arrive at Jubilee service
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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge seen at St Pauls
Boris Johnson gives a readingpublished at 11:45 British Summer Time 3 June 2022
Canon Dr Paula Gooder has given an Old Testament reading and the choir then performed the second hymn.
Boris Johnson is now giving a reading from the New Testament.
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Royals join in for first hymnpublished at 11:38 British Summer Time 3 June 2022
Dr Ison has led the congregation in a prayer and the State Trumpeters of the Household Cavalry are now playing as those gathered sing the first hymn.
A well-choreographed transition to the next generationpublished at 11:37 British Summer Time 3 June 2022
Sean Coughlan
Royal correspondent
The Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall, and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge - these four are now the core group of senior royals, increasingly taking on such major ceremonial occasions.
It’s noteworthy how often this quartet appear at such events together, and it might be seen as a gradual transition, with well-choreographed steps. One that doesn't just look ahead to the next generation of royals, but to the one afterwards as well.
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'Thanks and praise' offered to the Queenpublished at 11:31 British Summer Time 3 June 2022
The main procession inside the Cathedral has just finished, with Prince Charles, Camilla, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge having walked up the aisle accompanied by the Choir of St Paul’s Cathedral and the Choir of Her Majesty’s Chapel Royal.
Dr David Ison, the Dean of St Paul's is now giving what's called "The Bidding".
He says:
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We come together in this Cathedral Church today to offer to God our thanks and praise for the reign of Her Majesty The Queen and especially for her seventy years of faithful and dedicated service.
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As we gather from communities across her realm and the Commonwealth of Nations, we rejoice in the diverse and varied lives of all those whom she serves, and in the beauty and abundance of the world in which we live."
Ceremony begins with processionpublished at 11:25 British Summer Time 3 June 2022
The procession is now getting under way as the royals make their way to the front of the cathedral - you can watch by clicking the play button at the top of this page.
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The final arrival - Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwallpublished at 11:22 British Summer Time 3 June 2022
Prince Charles is representing his mother during the service after the 96-year-old monarch pulled out of the high-profile occasion due to mobility issues.
Prince William and Kate next to arrivepublished at 11:18 British Summer Time 3 June 2022
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are being received by the Bishop of London and the Archbishop of York.
There is a cheerful atmosphere in the cathedral despite the absence of the Queen.
There appears to be lots of friendly chats going on, says BBC commentator David Dimbleby.
Warm reception for Harry and Meghanpublished at 11:17 British Summer Time 3 June 2022
Sean Coughlan
Royal correspondent
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex have arrived at St Paul’s, getting a warm reception from the crowd.
It is the first big royal event they will have attended since stepping down from royal duties in 2020.
The royals arrive in a kind of reverse order of seniority.
It would have been the Queen who was the final arrival, but in her absence it will be Prince Charles, once again standing in for her.
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Members of military collapse on stairs of St Paul's Cathedralpublished at 11:15 British Summer Time 3 June 2022
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Two members of the armed forces have collapsed outside St Paul's Cathedral.
A member of the Royal Air Force, who was part of the military guard of honour lining the steps of St Paul's, collapsed, before getting to his feet and being helped away.
A second member of the military lining the steps also collapsed. He was able to get to his feet and was helped away on foot from the cathedral.
It comes as temperatures in London are set to reach highs of 21C.
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Prince Harry and Meghan arrivepublished at 11:08 British Summer Time 3 June 2022
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Prince Harry and Meghan received cheers from the crowd as they arrived at St Paul's.
They are making their first joint appearance at a royal event in two years. The couple watched the parade yesterday at Buckingham Palace but kept a low profile.
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Senior royals arrivingpublished at 11:05 British Summer Time 3 June 2022
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Senior members of the royal family are now starting to arrive, including Princess Anne and Prince Edward.
Sophie the Countess of Wessex and her daughter Louise also make their way up the steps.
Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie and their husbands have also arrived, just slightly ahead of Prince Harry and Meghan.
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Lady Louise Windsor, James, Viscount Severn, Sophie, Countess of Wessex, and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, arrive at the National Service of Thanksgiving
Royals start to arrivepublished at 11:00 British Summer Time 3 June 2022
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Zara Tindall and her husband Mike Tindall
The bell of Great Paul is tolling as the Cathedral steadily fills up with guests, including Boris and Carrie Johnson, former prime ministers and their partners.
Members of the Royal Family are now arriving, including Zara Tindall, Earl Snowden and Lady Sarah Chatto.
They will be greeted by the Lord Mayor and conducted to the Great West Door where they are received by the Chapter, the Bishop of London and the Archbishop of York before taking their seats under the Dome.
WATCH: Boos and cheers for the PM at Jubilee servicepublished at 10:56 British Summer Time 3 June 2022
Boris Johnson has received a mix of boos and cheers on his arrival to the thanksgiving service for the Queen. The PM entered St Paul's cathedral with his wife Carrie Johnson.
We're expecting royal arrivals any minute now.
Harry and Meghan expected to sit in second rowpublished at 10:54 British Summer Time 3 June 2022
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As guests begin to fill up the Cathedral we're hearing that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have seats in the second row of the congregation.
Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie and their husbands, and Lady Sarah Chatto, the daughter of Princess Margaret, and her family will also sit in the second row.
Harry and Meghan will be seated behind the Earl and Countess of Wessex who are in the front row with their children, Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor and Viscount Severn, and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester.
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall have ornate chairs, with seats alongside them for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the Princess Royal and her husband, Vice-Admiral Tim Laurence.
Queen sees her role as a 'calling from God'published at 10:52 British Summer Time 3 June 2022
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The man tasked with delivering the Thanksgiving service at St Paul's Cathedral - Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell - says it is a "slightly terrifying gig" but that he is treating it like any other sermon.
He is stepping in to replace the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby who has Covid.
Archbishop Cottrell believes the Queen's faith sustains her role as the monarch, even after 70 years on the throne.
"I think she sees it as what in the church we would call a vocation. A vocation is a calling, and for there to be a calling somebody has to do the calling.
"And I think she very clearly... sees that as a calling from God."