Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, arrive for the service of thanksgiving. AFP
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, arrive for the service of thanksgiving. AFP
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrive for the service of thanksgiving. AP
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrive for the service of thanksgiving. AP
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, arrives for the service of thanksgiving for his mother the queen's reign, at Saint Paul's Cathedral in London. AFP
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, arrives for the service of thanksgiving for his mother the queen's reign, at Saint Paul's Cathedral in London. AFP
The Duchess and Duke of Cambridge wave to the crowd as they arrive at the service of thanksgiving. Getty Images
The Duchess and Duke of Cambridge wave to the crowd as they arrive at the service of thanksgiving. Getty Images
Front row from left, Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, and Prince Charles singing at the service of thanksgiving. AP Photo
Front row from left, Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, and Prince Charles singing at the service of thanksgiving. AP Photo
From left, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, the Princess Royal, and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at the service of thanksgiving. PA
From left, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, the Princess Royal, and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at the service of thanksgiving. PA
A man in costume enjoys the day outside St Paul's Cathedral before the service of thanksgiving, part of celebrations marking the queen's platinum jubilee, in London. Reuters
A man in costume enjoys the day outside St Paul's Cathedral before the service of thanksgiving, part of celebrations marking the queen's platinum jubilee, in London. Reuters
Political artist Kaya Mar with his latest painting of the queen. Getty Images
Political artist Kaya Mar with his latest painting of the queen. Getty Images
People head for St Paul's Cathedral for the service of thanksgiving for the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. AP
People head for St Paul's Cathedral for the service of thanksgiving for the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. AP
Well-wishers wait for the arrival of the royal family outside St Paul's Cathedral. Getty Images
Well-wishers wait for the arrival of the royal family outside St Paul's Cathedral. Getty Images
People dress up for events over a long holiday weekend to celebrate the monarch's 70 years of service. AP
People dress up for events over a long holiday weekend to celebrate the monarch's 70 years of service. AP
A member of the Household Division wears medals bearing the face of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, outside St Paul's Cathedral. Reuters
A member of the Household Division wears medals bearing the face of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, outside St Paul's Cathedral. Reuters
Police officers stand guard as people gather outside St Paul's Cathedral. Reuters
Police officers stand guard as people gather outside St Paul's Cathedral. Reuters
A royal fan dons Union Jack glasses for the big day. AFP
A royal fan dons Union Jack glasses for the big day. AFP
A woman holds a cutout of Queen Elizabeth II outside St Paul's Cathedral. AP
A woman holds a cutout of Queen Elizabeth II outside St Paul's Cathedral. AP
Top hats for day two of the platinum jubilee celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II. Getty Images
Top hats for day two of the platinum jubilee celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II. Getty Images
Members of the military march outside St Paul's Cathedral in the run-up to the thanksgiving service for the queen. Getty Images
Members of the military march outside St Paul's Cathedral in the run-up to the thanksgiving service for the queen. Getty Images
Even the dogs are all dressed up for the big occasion. AP Photo
Even the dogs are all dressed up for the big occasion. AP Photo
Guests arrive for the national service of thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral. The queen sadly couldn't make it due to 'mobility issues and discomfort'. Getty Images
Guests arrive for the national service of thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral. The queen sadly couldn't make it due to 'mobility issues and discomfort'. Getty Images
A decorative crown made of balloons in front of the newly renamed Queen Elizabeth Stand at Epsom Racecourse, Surrey. PA
A decorative crown made of balloons in front of the newly renamed Queen Elizabeth Stand at Epsom Racecourse, Surrey. PA
Members of the military line the steps of St Paul's Cathedral. Getty Images
Members of the military line the steps of St Paul's Cathedral. Getty Images
The British public take to the streets. AP Photo
The British public take to the streets. AP Photo
A Grenadier Guard on duty. AFP
A Grenadier Guard on duty. AFP
Former British PM Tony Blair and his wife Cherie arrive for the service of thanksgiving. Getty Images
Former British PM Tony Blair and his wife Cherie arrive for the service of thanksgiving. Getty Images
Another former British prime minister Theresa May and her husband Philip are also in attendance. Reuters
Another former British prime minister Theresa May and her husband Philip are also in attendance. Reuters
From left, Lady Louisa Windsor, James, Viscount Severn, Sophie, Countess of Wessex and Edward, Earl of Wessex, arrive for the thanksgiving service. EPA
From left, Lady Louisa Windsor, James, Viscount Severn, Sophie, Countess of Wessex and Edward, Earl of Wessex, arrive for the thanksgiving service. EPA
A young royal fan has a good view of proceedings along The Mall, outside Buckingham Palace, in central London. AP
A young royal fan has a good view of proceedings along The Mall, outside Buckingham Palace, in central London. AP
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson gives a reading at the service of thanksgiving. AP
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson gives a reading at the service of thanksgiving. AP
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie arrive for the service of thanksgiving. AP
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie arrive for the service of thanksgiving. AP
Sara the corgi gets into the jubilee spirit at a parade of the dog breed organised by the UK Corgi Club and Great Corgi Club of Britain, in London. Queen Elizabeth II is a famous corgi owner. Reuters
Sara the corgi gets into the jubilee spirit at a parade of the dog breed organised by the UK Corgi Club and Great Corgi Club of Britain, in London. Queen Elizabeth II is a famous corgi owner. Reuters
Former British prime minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha arrive for the service of thanksgiving. AFP
Former British prime minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha arrive for the service of thanksgiving. AFP
Former British prime minister Gordon Brown and his wife Sarah arrive for the service. AFP
Former British prime minister Gordon Brown and his wife Sarah arrive for the service. AFP
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and his wife Saadiya arrive for the service of thanksgiving. PA Photo
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and his wife Saadiya arrive for the service of thanksgiving. PA Photo
A member of the military guard of honour collapses outside St Paul's Cathedral, ahead of the service of thanksgiving. PA
A member of the military guard of honour collapses outside St Paul's Cathedral, ahead of the service of thanksgiving. PA
The Princess Royal arriving for the service of thanksgiving. PA Photo
The Princess Royal arriving for the service of thanksgiving. PA Photo
Royal fans gather on The Mall outside Buckingham Palace. AP Photo
Royal fans gather on The Mall outside Buckingham Palace. AP Photo
A corgi gets into the platinum jubilee spirit on The Mall. Events marking the occasion are taking place over a holiday long weekend in the UK. AP
A corgi gets into the platinum jubilee spirit on The Mall. Events marking the occasion are taking place over a holiday long weekend in the UK. AP
The Earl and Countess of Wessex arrive for the service of thanksgiving. AP Photo
The Earl and Countess of Wessex arrive for the service of thanksgiving. AP Photo
Princess Eugenie, her husband Jack Brooksbank and Prince Harry share a light-hearted moment at the service of thanksgiving. AP Photo
Princess Eugenie, her husband Jack Brooksbank and Prince Harry share a light-hearted moment at the service of thanksgiving. AP Photo
Zara and Mike Tindall arrive for the national service of thanksgiving. PA
Zara and Mike Tindall arrive for the national service of thanksgiving. PA
Prince Charles waves to the crowd as he arrives for the service of thanksgiving. AP
Prince Charles waves to the crowd as he arrives for the service of thanksgiving. AP
British Home Secretary Priti Patel attends the service of thanksgiving. Getty
British Home Secretary Priti Patel attends the service of thanksgiving. Getty
Former Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha Cameron at the service of thanksgiving. Getty
Former Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha Cameron at the service of thanksgiving. Getty
People walk along The Mall, outside Buckingham Palace on the second day of celebrations. AP Photo
People walk along The Mall, outside Buckingham Palace on the second day of celebrations. AP Photo

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Queen Elizabeth to miss thanksgiving service after 'discomfort’ at jubilee celebrations

British monarch experienced episodic mobility issues during Thursday’s events, Buckingham Palace says

Soraya Ebrahimi
Soraya Ebrahimi

June 02, 2022

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Queen Elizabeth II will miss the National Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral on Friday after experiencing “some discomfort” at her platinum jubilee celebrations, Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday.

The monarch, 96, will miss the service on Friday “with great reluctance” but will still attend a beacon-lighting event at Windsor Castle on Thursday evening, the palace said.

It is believed the queen experienced episodic mobility issues during Thursday’s events.

The decision was regrettable but sensible due to the length of the journey and time involved, as well as the physical demands the service would require, the palace said.

“The queen greatly enjoyed today’s birthday parade and fly-past but did experience some discomfort,” a statement issued on Thursday evening said.

“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.”

The monarch took centre stage at her historic celebrations on Thursday, greeting crowds from the Buckingham Palace balcony, surrounded by her family.

Huge cheers erupted from thousands of well-wishers packed on to The Mall in central London as the queen appeared to watch the fly-past after Trooping the Colour.

Wearing sunglasses, the sovereign looked joyful as she surveyed the patriotic scenes, smiling broadly as she watched the aircraft display.

The Duchess of Cambridge wears a white dress coat, thought to be Alexander McQueen, with a black and white Philip Treacy hat and a pair of sapphire earrings for Trooping the Colour. PA
The Duchess of Cambridge wears a white dress coat, thought to be Alexander McQueen, with a black and white Philip Treacy hat and a pair of sapphire earrings for Trooping the Colour. PA
Queen Elizabeth II wore a summery shade of light blue to watch the Trooping the Colour parade. PA
Queen Elizabeth II wore a summery shade of light blue to watch the Trooping the Colour parade. PA
Left; Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, who wore a blue striped dress coat and wide-brimmed blue hat. Right; Kate, Duchess of Cambridge. Reuters
Left; Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, who wore a blue striped dress coat and wide-brimmed blue hat. Right; Kate, Duchess of Cambridge. Reuters
Sophie, Countess of Wessex, wears a pink gingham dress coat with a pink hat. Getty Images
Sophie, Countess of Wessex, wears a pink gingham dress coat with a pink hat. Getty Images
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's children Prince George, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte. Getty Images
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's children Prince George, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte. Getty Images
Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn. AFP
Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn. AFP

It was the second of two appearances from the queen on the balcony on Thursday — the start of an extended jubilee weekend marking her 70-year-reign.

Earlier, she joined her cousin, the Duke of Kent, on the famous frontage to receive a salute from her soldiers returning from Trooping the Colour, after the Prince of Wales performed her duties on the parade ground.

Eighteen members of the royal family including the queen stepped out to watch the fly-past, with the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, flanking the monarch.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II leads the lighting of the principal jubilee beacon, part of the platinum jubilee celebrations, at Windsor Castle. Reuters
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II leads the lighting of the principal jubilee beacon, part of the platinum jubilee celebrations, at Windsor Castle. Reuters
Fireworks explode above Blackpool Tower to celebrate the jubilee. Reuters
Fireworks explode above Blackpool Tower to celebrate the jubilee. Reuters
The 'Tree Of Trees' by designer Thomas Heatherwick at a special ceremony for the lighting of the principal beacon at Buckingham Palace, London. AFP
The 'Tree Of Trees' by designer Thomas Heatherwick at a special ceremony for the lighting of the principal beacon at Buckingham Palace, London. AFP
Thousands wait for the royal family to appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, on the first day of celebrations to mark Queen Elizabeth II's platinum jubilee. AP
Thousands wait for the royal family to appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, on the first day of celebrations to mark Queen Elizabeth II's platinum jubilee. AP
The Trooping the Colour ceremony is carried out at Horse Guards, London. AP
The Trooping the Colour ceremony is carried out at Horse Guards, London. AP
French President Emmanuel Macron stands next to British ambassador to France Menna Rawlings, after rekindling the flame under the Arc de Triomphe in Paris to mark the British queen's platinum jubilee. Reuters
French President Emmanuel Macron stands next to British ambassador to France Menna Rawlings, after rekindling the flame under the Arc de Triomphe in Paris to mark the British queen's platinum jubilee. Reuters
Francis Mwangi, 13, uses an Oculus virtual reality headset to visit Buckingham Palace virtually during platinum jubilee celebrations in Nyeri, Kenya. Reuters
Francis Mwangi, 13, uses an Oculus virtual reality headset to visit Buckingham Palace virtually during platinum jubilee celebrations in Nyeri, Kenya. Reuters
The Red Arrows perform a flypast over the Horse Guards parade, London. Trooping The Colour is a military ceremony performed by regiments of the British Army. It has taken place since the mid-17th century. Getty Images
The Red Arrows perform a flypast over the Horse Guards parade, London. Trooping The Colour is a military ceremony performed by regiments of the British Army. It has taken place since the mid-17th century. Getty Images
Prince Louis holds his ears as he stands next to Queen Elizabeth, his mother Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte and Prince George to watch a special flypast from the Buckingham Palace balcony. AFP
Prince Louis holds his ears as he stands next to Queen Elizabeth, his mother Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte and Prince George to watch a special flypast from the Buckingham Palace balcony. AFP
Crowds gather to watch a flypast by the Red Arrows during Queen Elizabeth's platinum jubilee celebrations. EPA
Crowds gather to watch a flypast by the Red Arrows during Queen Elizabeth's platinum jubilee celebrations. EPA
Royal fans wear Queen Elizabeth masks during jubilee celebrations. EPA
Royal fans wear Queen Elizabeth masks during jubilee celebrations. EPA
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, and Prince Charles greet royal well-wishers near Buckingham Palace. Bloomberg
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, and Prince Charles greet royal well-wishers near Buckingham Palace. Bloomberg
Spectators watch the RAF flypast on The Mall after the Trooping the Colour parade in London. Getty Images
Spectators watch the RAF flypast on The Mall after the Trooping the Colour parade in London. Getty Images
The RAF flypast on The Mall to mark the 70th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II on February 6, 1952. Getty Images
The RAF flypast on The Mall to mark the 70th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II on February 6, 1952. Getty Images
From left, the Duchess of Cornwall, the Prince of Wales , Queen Elizabeth II , the Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Louis, Princess Charlotte, Prince George, and the Duke of Cambridge, on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to view the RAF flypast on day one of the platinum jubilee celebrations. PA
From left, the Duchess of Cornwall, the Prince of Wales , Queen Elizabeth II , the Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Louis, Princess Charlotte, Prince George, and the Duke of Cambridge, on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to view the RAF flypast on day one of the platinum jubilee celebrations. PA
Members of the public fill The Mall ahead of a fly-past over Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Colour in London. Trooping The Colour, also known as The Queen's Birthday Parade, is a military ceremony performed by regiments of the British Army that has taken place since the mid-17th century. Getty Images
Members of the public fill The Mall ahead of a fly-past over Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Colour in London. Trooping The Colour, also known as The Queen's Birthday Parade, is a military ceremony performed by regiments of the British Army that has taken place since the mid-17th century. Getty Images
Members of the Honourable Artillery Company perform a gun salute during celebrations to mark the platinum jubilee of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, at the Tower of London. Reuters
Members of the Honourable Artillery Company perform a gun salute during celebrations to mark the platinum jubilee of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, at the Tower of London. Reuters
The Royal Gun Salute in Cardiff to mark the start of the platinum jubilee weekend. AP
The Royal Gun Salute in Cardiff to mark the start of the platinum jubilee weekend. AP
Queen Elizabeth II watches from the balcony during Trooping the Colour at Horse Guards Parade, central London, on day one of the platinum jubilee weekend celebrations. PA
Queen Elizabeth II watches from the balcony during Trooping the Colour at Horse Guards Parade, central London, on day one of the platinum jubilee weekend celebrations. PA
Prince Charles being driven to the parade. Getty
Prince Charles being driven to the parade. Getty
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, with Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge at the Trooping the Colour parade. Getty
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, with Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge at the Trooping the Colour parade. Getty
Police officers intervene as protesters try to disrupt the ceremony during the queen's platinum Jubilee celebrations on The Mall in London. Reuters
Police officers intervene as protesters try to disrupt the ceremony during the queen's platinum Jubilee celebrations on The Mall in London. Reuters
The Mall is packed for the wekeend's celebrations. PA
The Mall is packed for the wekeend's celebrations. PA
The Kings Troop of the Royal Horse Artillery ride down The Mall on their way to fire the ceremonial gun. AP
The Kings Troop of the Royal Horse Artillery ride down The Mall on their way to fire the ceremonial gun. AP
(L-R) Prince George of Cambridge, Prince Louis of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge travel in a horse-drawn carriage during Trooping The Colour. Getty
(L-R) Prince George of Cambridge, Prince Louis of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge travel in a horse-drawn carriage during Trooping The Colour. Getty
An Irish wolfhound leads as soldiers march along The Mall. AP
An Irish wolfhound leads as soldiers march along The Mall. AP
Prince Edward and his wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex ride in a carriage as the Royal Procession leaves Buckingham Palace for the Trooping the Color ceremony. AP
Prince Edward and his wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex ride in a carriage as the Royal Procession leaves Buckingham Palace for the Trooping the Color ceremony. AP
The BT tower in central London bears a message to Queen Elizabeth II. AFP
The BT tower in central London bears a message to Queen Elizabeth II. AFP
The 206 Battery of the Royal Artillery, the Ulster Gunners, fire a midday commemorative gun salute in honour of the beginning of the queen's platinum jubilee celebrations, at Hillsborough Castle, Northern Ireland. Reuters
The 206 Battery of the Royal Artillery, the Ulster Gunners, fire a midday commemorative gun salute in honour of the beginning of the queen's platinum jubilee celebrations, at Hillsborough Castle, Northern Ireland. Reuters
Sydney Harbour Bridge is illuminated in 'Royal Purple' to mark the 70th anniversary of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. AP
Sydney Harbour Bridge is illuminated in 'Royal Purple' to mark the 70th anniversary of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. AP
The 105th Regiment Royal Artillery, The Scottish and Ulster Gunners during the royal gun salute at Edinburgh Castle. PA
The 105th Regiment Royal Artillery, The Scottish and Ulster Gunners during the royal gun salute at Edinburgh Castle. PA
Marching in Horse Guards Parade, central London. Getty
Marching in Horse Guards Parade, central London. Getty
People gather at The Mall in London to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's platinum jubilee. Reuters
People gather at The Mall in London to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's platinum jubilee. Reuters
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, is driven along The Mall. Huge crowds are expected in the city as the UK marks the jubilee. AFP
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, is driven along The Mall. Huge crowds are expected in the city as the UK marks the jubilee. AFP
The Band of the Welsh Guards make their way to the Trooping the Colour event in London. AP
The Band of the Welsh Guards make their way to the Trooping the Colour event in London. AP
The platinum jubilee marks the 70th anniversary of the queen taking the throne. Reuters
The platinum jubilee marks the 70th anniversary of the queen taking the throne. Reuters
Jubilant crowds in London. Reuters
Jubilant crowds in London. Reuters
A Buckingham Palace staff member cleans the balcony where the queen is expected to wave to well-wishers. AFP
A Buckingham Palace staff member cleans the balcony where the queen is expected to wave to well-wishers. AFP
A man walks his corgis Chuckles and Bunting down The Mall during the celebrations. Reuters
A man walks his corgis Chuckles and Bunting down The Mall during the celebrations. Reuters
Police officers cycle down The Mall. Reuters
Police officers cycle down The Mall. Reuters
The Royal Regiment of New Zealand Artillery fires field guns at Point Jerningham, to mark the 70th anniversary of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, in Wellington, New Zealand. AP
The Royal Regiment of New Zealand Artillery fires field guns at Point Jerningham, to mark the 70th anniversary of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, in Wellington, New Zealand. AP
The official platinum jubilee portrait of Queen Elizabeth, taken at Windsor Castle recently. Photo: Buckingham Palace
The official platinum jubilee portrait of Queen Elizabeth, taken at Windsor Castle recently. Photo: Buckingham Palace
Larry the Cat, Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office, sits outside Downing Street, London, adorned in bunting before the platinum jubilee celebrations, in London. AP
Larry the Cat, Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office, sits outside Downing Street, London, adorned in bunting before the platinum jubilee celebrations, in London. AP
A look-alike of Queen Elizabeth waves at people in London. The queen's platinum jubilee will be celebrated from June 2 to June 5 to mark the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne on February 6, 1952. EPA
A look-alike of Queen Elizabeth waves at people in London. The queen's platinum jubilee will be celebrated from June 2 to June 5 to mark the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne on February 6, 1952. EPA
People walk along The Mall in London, before the start of the Queen's platinum jubilee weekend. AP
People walk along The Mall in London, before the start of the Queen's platinum jubilee weekend. AP
Joseph Afrane, 58, originally from Ghana, lives in Battersea, London, and is planning to attend all the official platinum jubilee events. PA
Joseph Afrane, 58, originally from Ghana, lives in Battersea, London, and is planning to attend all the official platinum jubilee events. PA
Twins Linda Whitfield and Janice Jones, 59, from County Durham, are camping on The Mall to ensure they have a good view of the celebrations. PA
Twins Linda Whitfield and Janice Jones, 59, from County Durham, are camping on The Mall to ensure they have a good view of the celebrations. PA
Members of the public walk through Piccadilly Circus before the platinum jubilee celebrations for Queen Elizabeth. AFP
Members of the public walk through Piccadilly Circus before the platinum jubilee celebrations for Queen Elizabeth. AFP

The queen leaned over to chat animatedly with her great-grandson Prince Louis, 4, who at one stage covered his ears and had his eyes tightly shut as the aircraft thundered overhead.

He was also spotted resting his chin on his hand and waving towards the sky.

The six-minute fly-past featuring more than 70 aircraft, including Apache helicopters, Typhoons and the Red Arrows, flew over the palace.

Fifteen RAF Typhoons paid a special tribute to the monarch’s record-breaking reign, flying in formation to create the number 70, prompting smiles from the queen.

Dressed in a dusky dove-blue Angela Kelly coat that she wore for her official jubilee portrait and a matching hat, the queen was holding a walking stick and wearing the Guards’ Badge on her coat.

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Emirates flies to Delhi with fares starting from around Dh760 return, while Etihad fares cost about Dh783 return. From Delhi, there are connecting flights to Lucknow. 
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It is advisable to stay in Lucknow and make a day trip to Kannauj. A stay at the Lebua Lucknow hotel, a traditional Lucknowi mansion, is recommended. Prices start from Dh300 per night (excluding taxes). 

'The worst thing you can eat'

Trans fat is typically found in fried and baked goods, but you may be consuming more than you think.

Powdered coffee creamer, microwave popcorn and virtually anything processed with a crust is likely to contain it, as this guide from Mayo Clinic outlines: 

Baked goods - Most cakes, cookies, pie crusts and crackers contain shortening, which is usually made from partially hydrogenated vegetable oil. Ready-made frosting is another source of trans fat.

Snacks - Potato, corn and tortilla chips often contain trans fat. And while popcorn can be a healthy snack, many types of packaged or microwave popcorn use trans fat to help cook or flavour the popcorn.

Fried food - Foods that require deep frying — french fries, doughnuts and fried chicken — can contain trans fat from the oil used in the cooking process.

Refrigerator dough - Products such as canned biscuits and cinnamon rolls often contain trans fat, as do frozen pizza crusts.

Creamer and margarine - Nondairy coffee creamer and stick margarines also may contain partially hydrogenated vegetable oils.

Zayed Sustainability Prize
We Weren’t Supposed to Survive But We Did

We weren’t supposed to survive but we did.      
We weren’t supposed to remember but we did.              
We weren’t supposed to write but we did.  
We weren’t supposed to fight but we did.              
We weren’t supposed to organise but we did.
We weren’t supposed to rap but we did.        
We weren’t supposed to find allies but we did.
We weren’t supposed to grow communities but we did.        
We weren’t supposed to return but WE ARE.
Amira Sakalla

The specs

Engine: 1.6-litre 4-cyl turbo

Power: 217hp at 5,750rpm

Torque: 300Nm at 1,900rpm

Transmission: eight-speed auto

Price: from Dh130,000

On sale: now

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Dubai works towards better air quality by 2021

Dubai is on a mission to record good air quality for 90 per cent of the year – up from 86 per cent annually today – by 2021.

The municipality plans to have seven mobile air-monitoring stations by 2020 to capture more accurate data in hourly and daily trends of pollution.

These will be on the Palm Jumeirah, Al Qusais, Muhaisnah, Rashidiyah, Al Wasl, Al Quoz and Dubai Investment Park.

“It will allow real-time responding for emergency cases,” said Khaldoon Al Daraji, first environment safety officer at the municipality.

“We’re in a good position except for the cases that are out of our hands, such as sandstorms.

“Sandstorms are our main concern because the UAE is just a receiver.

“The hotspots are Iran, Saudi Arabia and southern Iraq, but we’re working hard with the region to reduce the cycle of sandstorm generation.”

Mr Al Daraji said monitoring as it stood covered 47 per cent of Dubai.

There are 12 fixed stations in the emirate, but Dubai also receives information from monitors belonging to other entities.

“There are 25 stations in total,” Mr Al Daraji said.

“We added new technology and equipment used for the first time for the detection of heavy metals.

“A hundred parameters can be detected but we want to expand it to make sure that the data captured can allow a baseline study in some areas to ensure they are well positioned.”

The five pillars of Islam

1. Fasting 

2. Prayer 

3. Hajj 

4. Shahada 

5. Zakat 

The specs

Engine: 6.2-litre V8

Transmission: ten-speed

Power: 420bhp

Torque: 624Nm

Price: Dh325,125

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Friday (UAE kick-off times)

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Saturday

Alaves v Real Valladolid (4pm)

Valencia v Granada (7pm)

Eibar v Real Madrid (9.30pm)

Barcelona v Celta Vigo (midnight)

Sunday

Real Mallorca v Villarreal (3pm)

Athletic Bilbao v Levante (5pm)

Atletico Madrid v Espanyol (7pm)

Getafe v Osasuna (9.30pm)

Real Betis v Sevilla (midnight)

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UAE tour of Zimbabwe

All matches in Bulawayo
Friday, Sept 26 – UAE won by 36 runs
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Tuesday, Sept 30 – Third ODI
Thursday, Oct 2 – Fourth ODI
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Monday, Oct 6 – Second T20I

The specs

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Power: 261hp at 5,500rpm

Torque: 405Nm at 1,750-3,500rpm

Transmission: 9-speed auto

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