and as you can hear, the bells of st paul s are pealing and will be pealing continuously for four hours to mark this momentous occasion. our other main headlines this lunchtime: it s 100 days since russia launched its full scale invasion of ukraine. and on the second day of the first test at lord s england are bowled out after another disappointing display with the bat. good afternoon, and welcome to the bbc news at one from st paul s cathedral where a service of thanksgiving honouring the queen s 70 years on the throne has been taking place. prince charles is representing the queen who withdrew from the event after experiencing discomfort during yesterday s platinum jubilee celebrations. we understand that the queen is watching the service at home. it s the first major royal event prince harry and meghan have attended since stepping back from official duties. our first report today is from our royal correspondent nicholas witchell. a service of thanksgiving at st paul
i v e i ve met a one k where preparations are under way for tomorrow night big party and the crowds are still celebrating. party and the crowds are still celebrating. and it s a 100 days since russia launched its invasion of ukraine, with fighting continuing along the entire frontline in the east of the country. in other news, a crowded train has derailed in southern germany killing four passengers and leaving around 30 people injured, some seriously. the accident happened near the town of garmisch. good evening and welcome to bbc news. buckingham palace has confirmed that the queen won t attend the derby tomorrow but is expected to watch it on television at windsor castle. the princess royal is expected to attend in her place. this morning prince charles represented the queen at a service of thanksgiving, honouring her 70 years as head of state, at st paul s cathedral in central london. let s join katty kay, who s spent the day on the mall. down who s spent the day on the ma
President ial debate or in history has ever faced. Nothing even close to it and it is one that could create a gigantic challenge for joe biden. He may not be able to say anything about Donald Trumps indictments during these debates and that is a prospect no one has considered yet. Andrew weissmann will consider it for us in the discussion coming up. Lets talk about wednesday, the codeword, maybe. Ask if that is legal. Im going to be watching. We will check. Thanks, alex. Have a good show. Thank you. Donald trumps red necktie friends who alex was talking about came to the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse this week to praise one of the criminal defendants in the building and attacked District Attorney evan bragg, who donald trump falsely accuses of spending all of his time and resources on the prosecution of donald trump. People versus harvey weinstein. We are moving forward in that matter. We intend to retry it and those of you in court saw that the court set a window for a trial in the fa