Continuous celebrations of Queen Elizabeth II’s 80th birthday included a special service of thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral, joined by politicians past and present, military chiefs, and religious leaders.
Prime Minister Tony Blair, Baroness Thatcher, Sir John Major, guitarist Eric Clapton and singers Sir Cliff Richard and Dame Vera Lynn gathered to pay their respects.
More than 2,300 people St Paul's Cathedral in London for the formal Christian service, attended by over 30 members of the Royal Family including the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales and Princes William and Harry.
During her birthday speech, the Queen turned to the wit and wisdom of Groucho Marx at the national service of thanksgiving and a special birthday luncheon.
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