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Harry and Meghan have arrived at St Paul’s Cathedral for the service of thanksgiving celebrating the Queen’s 70-year reign.

It is the couple’s first public event since leaving The Firm in March 2020, but there was no sign of their two children Archie, three, and Lilibet, who turns one on Saturday.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have kept a low-profile so far during the Platinum Jubilee celebrations, having watched the Trooping the Colour from a window overlooking Horse Guards Parade.

They were similarly absent from the Buckingham Palace balcony for the spectacular flypast by the Red Arrows after the Queen limited it to working royals only.

Her Majesty will not be appearing at the service owing to ‘discomfort’ experienced during her attendance at events on Thursday.

Prince Andrew also ruled himself out following a positive Covid test.

A huge cheer went up as Harry and Meghan arrived and they were greeted at the great west door by the Dean of St Paul’s.

They spent a few minutes talking to the senior cleric before they entered the place of worship and proceeded to greet the long line of clergy who are taking part in today’s service of Thanksgiving.

Harry stopped to chat for a few moments with the Archbishop of York who later will give the sermon and is expected to praise the Queen’s 70-year reign.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be seated in the second row of the congregation 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.

Across the aisle, the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, who have ornate chairs, have seats alongside them for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the Princess Royal and her husband, Vice Admiral Tim Laurence.

William and Kate also arrived to loud cheers and waved to the public as they walked up the steps to the cathedral.

The duchess is wearing a pale yellow dress by Emilia Wickstead and matching fascinator.

Boris Johnson was not so warmly received, with loud boos ringing out as the Prime Minister made his way up the steps with wife Carrie.

Meghan and Harry’s visit has sparked rumours the couple will have their daughter christened with the monarch present.

It is the first time the duke and duchess will have brought Lilibet, who was named in honour of the Queen, to the UK.

Her Majesty is believed to have finally met her young namesake after inviting Harry and Meghan to a private lunch with senior royals at Windsor.

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Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee 2022

Dust off your Union Jack bunting, Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee is finally here.

Taking place from Thursday, June 2, to Sunday, June 5, the celebrations mark Her Majesty’s record-breaking 70th year on the throne.

Across the UK, there will be street parties, concerts, and other special events attended by the Queen and senior members of the Royal Family.

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