Six months to the day since the devastating fire at Grenfell Tower, a service of remembrance has been held at st pauls cathedral for the bereaved families and survivors. The bishop of kensington told the congregation, which included the prince of wales and other members of the royal family, that there were still many unresolved questions after the fire. Our home editor mark easton reports from st pauls. They came to st pauls to mourn those who were lost, to comfort those who still suffer, and to thank those who have worked to heal. This is the family we lost five people. On the 215t floor. On the 21st floor. So. Yeah. Thats why were here. How important is this event to you . Very important. Anything to remember them is important to us. Every strand of british cultural life was woven into a service of remembrance, community and hope. Grenfell survivors, family and friends, politicians, and royalty. The grenfell fire exposed deep social divides in modern britain. But this morning, here a
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Rail disruption is expected to add to frantic friday on the transport networks. Now on bbc news, from the engagement of prince harry and Meghan Markle to the retirement from royal duties of the duke of edinburgh, Sarah Campbell looks back on the key events in review 2017 the royal year. Congratulations from all of us how are you feeling . This was the year in which prince harry introduced his new leading lady. The american actress, Meghan Markle. New leading lady. The american actress, Meghan Markleli new leading lady. The american actress, Meghan Markle. Ifell in love with Meghan Markle so incredibly quickly, that was confirmation timmy that all the stars were aligned and everything was perfect. After 70 years of public service, the duke of edinburgh, britains longest serving royal concert hall hung up his hat and retired from royal duties. Prince george had his own milestone moment. His first day of school. And flexing their loyal muscles in an effort to put the issue of Mental Healt
Reporter congratulations from all of us how are you feeling . This was the year in which prince harry . Introduced his new leading lady. The american actress, Meghan Markle. I fell in love with meghan so incredibly quickly, that was confirmation to me that all the stars were aligned and everything was perfect. After 70 years of public service, the duke of edinburgh, britains longest serving royal consort hung up his hat and retired from royal duties. Prince george had his own milestone moment. His first day of school. And flexing their royal muscles in an effort to put the issue of Mental Health firmly on the national agenda. After weeks of fevered speculation came confirmation that prince harry, the fifth in line to the throne, was engaged to the american actress, Meghan Markle. The happy couple appeared in the grounds of Kensington Palace, which will be her new home. This was only the second time they had appeared together for the cameras. When did you know she was the one . The very
Of the duke of edinburgh, Sarah Campbell looks back on the key events in review 2017 the royal year. Reporter congratulations from all of us how are you both feeling . Thrilled this was the year in which prince harry introduced his new leading lady, the american actress, Meghan Markle. The fact that i fell in love with meghan so incredibly quickly, was sort of confirmation to me that everything, all the stars were aligned, everything was perfect. After 70 years of public service, the duke of edinburgh, britains longest serving royal consort, hung up his hat and retired from royal duties. Prince george had his own milestone moment his first day of school. And flexing their royal muscles in an effort to put the issue of Mental Health firmly on the national agenda. After weeks of fevered speculation came confirmation that prince harry, the fifth in line to the throne, was engaged to the american actress, Meghan Markle. The happy couple appeared in the grounds of Kensington Palace, which w