Inside the service of thanksgiving plans: From the music to the flowers

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This year marks the Platinum Jubilee year for Queen Elizabeth, and the festivities have begun. The service of thanksgiving will be held at St.

Paul’s Cathedral in London Friday.The ceremony demonstrates the queen’s spiritual leadership and being the head of the Church of England.

The service is set to include Bible readings, anthems and prayers to thank Queen Elizabeth, who will not be in attendance, for her reign of 70 years.

It is a private event but will be broadcast. Here's a look at what fans can expect from the royal event. Great Paul The largest church bell in England weighing over 16 tons, Great Paul, will be rung before and after the service of thanksgiving.The service of thanksgiving will mark the first time the bell has been rung since its restoration in 2021. "Before and after the service, the St Paul's Cathedral Guild of Ringers will ring ‘Stedman Cinques,’" according to a press release. "This time, they will be joined by Great Paul … After the service, the peal will involve four hours of continuous ringing."  Queen Elizabeth waves as she leaves St Paul's Cathedral after a national service of thanksgiving for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in London June 5, 2012. (Ben Stansall/AFP via Getty Images) The royal band and more music "Before the service begins, The Band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines Portsmouth (Royal Band), directed by Lieutenant Colonel Jason Burcham RM, Principal Director of Music, will play as the Congregation arrives," the release, shared by royal expert Omid Scobie, notes.