Prince William and Kate Middleton were all smiles attending the Service of Thanksgiving on Friday as part of Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee.
“The Queen greatly enjoyed today’s Birthday Parade and Flypast but did experience some discomfort,” a spokesperson for the royal family said in a statement on Thursday. The statement concluded, “The Queen is looking forward to participating in [Thursday night’s] Beacon lighting event at Windsor Castle and would like to thank all those who made today such a memorable occasion.” Unfortunately, the Queen herself was absent after feeling “discomfort” during Thursday’s Jubilee festivities.
She and Prince William have arrived for the National Service of Thanksgiving honoring Queen Elizabeth.
"A regrettable but sensible decision based on the journey, length of time involved and the physical demands a service at St Paul’s inevitably involve. Other royals in attendance at today's affair include Prince Harry, Duchess Meghan, and Princess Anne. However, the guest of honor—Queen Elizabeth—is notably absent from the event. The Duchess of Cambridge arrived today with husband Prince William at St. Paul's Cathedral—where a National Service of Thanksgiving for Queen Elizabeth is taking place—wearing a sunny yellow look.
Kate Middleton dressed like a modern princess again this morning for the U.K.'s national Service of Thanksgiving during its Platinum Jubilee.
The national Service of Thanksgiving today marks the first time that Meghan, Harry, William, and Kate have publicly reunited since Meghan and Harry did their final event as working senior royal family members in March 2020. Page Six reported on Thursday afternoon that William and Harry weren't likely to spend any one-on-one time together outside of events. Kate and William will be missing any birthday celebration for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's daughter, Lilibet, due to work commitments.
The Service of Thanksgiving marks the second day of the Queen's platinum jubilee events.
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The Duchess of Cambridge lit up St Paul's Cathedral in an Emilia Wickstead gown as this weekend's Platinum Jubilee celebrations continue.
For her appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace for Trooping the Colour, Middleton sported a classic white coat dress from Alexander McQueen with a Philip Treacy hat, while Markle wore an off-the-shoulder navy dress by Roland Mouret and a wide-brimmed Stephen Jones hat as she watched the parade from the Major General’s Office, which overlooks Whitehall. While Meghan chose a white, belted coat for the occasion, Kate opted for a lemon-colored dress from Emilia Wickstead with a matching hat, suede shoes, and a pale clutch. In a statement released by Buckingham Palace, it was confirmed that she experienced some discomfort during yesterday’s Trooping the Colour and had decided to skip proceedings.
Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle both looked radiant as Platinum Jubilee celebrations continued with a church service honoring Queen Elizabeth.
Prince William and Kate sat on the opposite side of the aisle from Meghan and Harry. The service marked the first time that the Cambridges and Sussexes have been seen together as a foursome since Commonwealth Day in March 2020, which was Harry and Meghan's final royal appearance before they stepped back from their roles as senior working royals. Meghan arrived with Prince Harry in a Dior stone white long trench coat and skirt and a matching wide-brimmed Dior hat designed by Stephen Jones, with her hair swept into an updo. Queen Elizabeth's family gathered for a special service of thanksgiving at St. Paul's Cathedral on Friday as part of the weekend of festivities honoring the monarch's 70-year reign.
The Duchess of Cambridge, 40, walked in to the Cathedral with her husband, while their children Princess Charlotte, Prince George, , and Prince Louis stayed ...
Kate Middleton previously wore the earrings - a touching tribute to both the Monarch and her late mother-in-law - at Prince Philip's funeral last year. There was also no appearance at St Paul's by Prince Andrew after he tested positive for coronavirus earlier this week. A bit of all white! 'They've been held back by a pandemic. Perfect in pink! It's by one of Kate's go-to designers, Emilia Wickstead, and we love the flattering wrap effect bodice. Kate has long been a fan of Emilia Wickstead dresses and worn them on dozens of occasions, most recently to a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace last week. The Bahrain Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings come from Her Majesty's private collection, and were also worn by Diana in 1982. Let the celebrations continue! Smile and wave! Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge attend the National Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral Kate Middleton looked glamorous in a custom Emilia Wickstead yellow dress today as she joined Prince William and other senior royals at the Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee before heading to Guildhall for a luncheon with the Lord Mayor of London.
Both royal sisters-in-law appeared in strikingly regal looks for the national service of thanksgiving for the queen's Platinum Jubilee at St Paul's ...
Kate's earrings had a greater historical significance coming on loan from the collection of the queen herself. Meghan wore a pair of diamond earrings from the jewelry firm Birks which were inspired by snowflakes. Like Meghan, Kate also carried gloves though did not wear them, and wore a pair of suede stiletto shoes. Both duchesses wore special pairs of earrings with their outfits. The understated elegance of the look comes in contrast to the bold emerald green ensemble worn at her last royal event in 2020. The long sleeved dress follows the conservative line relied on by Kate for her official wardrobe with a high neckline and mid length skirt.
Kate Middleton wore an elegant ensemble alongside the royal family while attending a special church service at St Paul's Cathedral on Friday.
She also gave a subtle nod to the absent Queen by wearing a pair of her Bahrain pearl earrings with the look. Tomorrow, she and William will tour Wales as part of the monumental moment at some point, while Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex will travel to Northern Ireland and Princess Anne will visit Scotland. For the occasion, the Duchess of Cambridge wore a bespoke Emilia Wickstead dress in a lemon hue which she paired with a matching hat by Philip Treacy and nude pumps.
Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more royals wore elegant styles for a Platinum Jubilee church service at St. Paul's Cathedral in London to honor Queen ...
Underneath, she wore a wool and silk skirt by the brand paired with an organza shirt. Meanwhile, her sister, Princess Eugenie, sported a bold orange dress by Emilia Wickstead ($2,249) featuring a high neck and cut-out back. Princess Diana also once wore the baubles to a banquet at Hampton Court Palace during a state visit from Queen Beatrix and Prince Claus of the Netherlands.
The service marked the first time that the Cambridges and Sussexes have been seen together as a foursome since Commonwealth Day 2020.
Friday's service marks the first time the Sussexes and Cambridges have been seen all together since Harry and Meghan's final royal appearance at the Commonwealth Day in March 2020, before they stepped down as senior royals and relocated to California. Harry made two solo trips since, for an engagement honoring his late mother in 2021, and his grandfather, Prince Philip’s funeral service in 2021. "Taking into account the journey and activity required to participate in tomorrow's National Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral, Her Majesty with great reluctance has concluded that she will not attend," a statement released by the palace read. The Duchess of Sussex arrived with Prince Harry in a pristine greige Dior Haute Couture long trench coat and skirt with a matching wide-brimmed Dior hat designed by Stephen Jones over her hair swept into an updo.
The palace announced Thursday that the Queen would be taking a break amid her four-day Platinum Jubilee celebration due to feeling "some discomfort" after ...
The Queen has been experiencing mobility issues in recent months and finds it difficult to stand for long periods. - Kate Middleton Gives Rare Update on Queen Elizabeth After She Skipped Church Service Due to 'Discomfort' It was always the Queen's hope that she would attend rather than a firm commitment.
The Duchess of Cambridge is said to have revealed the Queen is “fine” despite suffering “discomfort” during the first day of her Platinum Jubilee ...
Kate Middleton and Prince William are paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth at a special service of thanksgiving that is also reuniting them with Meghan Markle ...
I will also be praying for our nation at this time of celebration and thanksgiving," he said in a statement. "I am deeply saddened to be missing the historic celebration of Her Majesty The Queen's Platinum Jubilee. However, I will be praying for The Queen and giving thanks for her extraordinary seventy years of service to us all. Several royal family members were in attendance on Friday, but the guest of honor, Queen Elizabeth, was noticeably missing. Prince William and Kate sat on the opposite side of the aisle from Meghan and Harry. The service marked the first time that the Cambridges and Sussexes have been seen together as a foursome since Commonwealth Day in March 2020, which was Harry and Meghan's final royal appearance before they stepped back from their roles as senior working royals. She accessorized with the Bahrain Pearl Drop Earrings, a pair straight from her grandmother-in-law's jewelry box that she has borrowed before. Harry also kept his eyes forward.