and live outside buckingham palace where the crowds are still gathering and the preparations are under way for tomorrow night s big party. a train has derailed in southern germany leaving 60 people injured, some seriously and at least 3 dead. 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. good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. a service of thanksgiving, honouring the queen s 70 years on the throne, has taken place today at st paul s cathedral in central london. prince charles represented the queen, who withdrew from the event after experiencing discomfort during yesterday s platinum jubilee celebrations. we understand that the queen watched the service at home. we ll have more on that shortly but first let s join my colleague katty kay, who is on the mall for us today. the archbishop of york thanked the queen for her years of service and for staying the course, as he put
of her comments. she has said that in her personal opinion, it s wrong, according to herfaith, to have children outside of marriage, albeit its up to other people to do what they want and in a free society you can do what you want. she also said she would have voted against same sex marriage legislation had she been an msp when it became law but she would not overturn that legislation if she succeeds nicola sturgeon. she also said she would defend everybody s rights in a tolerant society to live free of harassment and fear. i think she realised perhaps the controversy she has caused by later comments she made two times radio when she says she regrets enormously the pain or hurt caused by her comments on gay marriage and that she would seek forgiveness if this is how it came across. in the interest of fairness, there are three candidates and humza
we feel their absence at every familiar turn of the season and remember them in each cherished tradition. the king spoke about his mother s faith in the everlasting light of god. my mother s belief in the power of that light was an essential part of herfaith in god, but also herfaith in people, and it is one which i share with my whole heart. the king said this ability to touch the lives of others was evident in the selfless dedication of so many, including the emergency services and health and social care professionals, and it was particularly needed at the moment. at this time of great anxiety and hardship, be it for those around the world facing conflict, famine or natural disaster, or for those at home finding ways to pay their bills and keep their families fed
christmas is a particularly poignant time for all of us who have lost loved ones. we feel their absence at every familiar turn of the season and remember them in each cherished tradition. the king spoke about his mother s faith in the everlasting light of god. my mother s belief in the power of that light was an essential part of herfaith in god, but also herfaith in people. and it is one which i share with my whole heart. the king said this ability to touch the lives of others was evident in the selfless dedication of so many, including the emergency services and health and social care professionals. and it was particularly needed at the moment. at this time of great anxiety and hardship, be it for those around the world facing conflict, famine or natural disaster, or for those at home finding ways to pay their bills and keep theirfamilies fed and warm. we see it in the
my mother s belief in the power of that light was an essential part of herfaith in god, but also herfaith in people. and it is one which i share with my whole heart. the king said this ability to touch the lives of others was evident in the selfless dedication of so many, including the emergency services and health and social care professionals. and it was particularly needed at the moment. at this time of great anxiety and hardship, be it for those around the world facing conflict, famine or natural disaster, or for those at home finding ways to pay their bills and keep theirfamilies fed and warm. we see it in the humanity of people throughout our nations and the commonwealth who so readily respond to the plight of others. the king said he wanted to pay particular tribute