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Queen to miss Jubilee Thanksgiving Service after experiencing 'discomfort'
Queen will miss the Platinum Jubilee Thanksgiving Service tomorrow (Friday, June 3) after experiencing "some discomfort".The monarch said she made the decision with "some reluctance".A Buckingham Palace spokesman said: "The Queen greatly enjoyed today's Birthday Parade and Flypast but did experience some discomfort."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."The Queen is looking forward to participating in tonight's Beacon lighting event at Windsor Castle and would like to thank all those who made today such a memorable occasion."While not confirmed, it is believed that she experienced episodic mobility issues during today's (June 2) events, but she will attend a beacon lighting event at Windsor Castle tonight, the palace confirmed.It is also understood the decision was considered regrettable but sensible due to the length of the journey and time involved and the physical demands the service would require.Social media users were quick to offer Her Majesty their best wishes.One user tweeted: "I am glad the Queen was able to enjoy today as she is commander in chief and I know she loves her military and they had the chance to show their respect to her."Sorry she's missing tomorrow as she is a devout Christian, but glad Charles and William will represent her."Another wrote: "It's self care."At 96, she does deserve some time to rest."And television host Piers Morgan called the news "sad".She isn't the only royal missing events, as Prince Andrew will miss out on all of the events due to catching Covid-19, Buckingham Palace also announced tonight.A palace
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