Queen pulls out of St Paul's Cathedral Service

The Queen will not attend Friday's Jubilee ceremony at St Paul's Cathedral after feeling unwell while watching the parade at Buckingham Palace on Thursday. According to the palace, the choice was made with "with difficulty" after considering the "travel and activity required." She did, however, attend a beacon lighting ceremony on Thursday evening.

Four days of festivities commemorating the Queen's 70-year reign began earlier this week. The 96-year-old queen appeared twice on the Buckingham Palace balcony, joined by other senior royals, as they watched a military parade and waved to hundreds of onlookers on The Mall.

The palace said she would not attend Friday's thanksgiving service hours after the event, but she "would like to thank all those who made today such a special occasion." The Queen is scheduled to attend the Derby at Epsom Racecourse on Saturday, although it is unclear whether she will still be present at the horse race.

The Queen is expected to attend the Derby at Epsom Racecourse on Saturday, although it is uncertain if she will still be attending. The Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall, and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will all be there, with Prince Charles officially representing the Queen.