In a statement from Buckingham Palace, it was noted that the decision was taken “with great regret” after taking into account the 96-year-old Queen’s path to attend mass and what she has to do.
The Queen, who caught the coronavirus in February, was unable to attend various events several times in recent months due to fatigue and mild discomfort.
The Queen attended the torch-lighting ceremony last night as part of the four-day Platinum Jubilee celebrations for her 70th year on the throne. This was followed by the chain burning of thousands of torches in the United Kingdom and the member states of the British Commonwealth of Nations.
During Thursday’s ceremonies, the Queen, along with other prominent figures of the British Royal Family, watched the military parade in her honor from the balcony of her London home, Buckingham Palace, and waved to thousands of spectators.
A few hours after the ceremony, it was announced that the Queen would not be able to attend the Thanksgiving Mass, but “thanks everyone who has made this such an unforgettable day”.
The Platinum Jubilee event the Queen is expected to attend next is the horse races at Epsom on Saturday. However, there is no word yet on whether he will participate in this event.
Prayers of gratitude will be given to the Queen’s 70-year reign at mass today at St Paul’s Cathedral in central London.
The Crown Prince and Welsh Prince Charles, his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Prince William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambrigde, will attend the service. Prince Charles will represent the Queen at mass.
Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, will be in London from California to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee.
However, it has been reported that Prince Andrew, one of the Queen’s sons, has contracted the coronavirus and will not attend the service.
400 guests will attend the service at St Paul’s Cathedral. These include health services and public employees, as well as representatives of charities and members of the military.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will also read a passage from the Bible at the ceremony. Keir Starmer, leader of the main opposition Labor Party, members of the government and former prime ministers, and representatives of the autonomous governments of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will also attend the ceremony.
