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Boris Johnson booed as he attends Queen's Jubilee service with wife Carrie


Crowds could be heard booing and whistling as the Prime Minister walked up the steps to St Paul’s Cathedral with his wife Carrie, although there were also cheers from some onlookers.

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Queen’s Jubilee: Boris Johnson arrives at St Paul’s Cathedral

Boris Johnson was booed as he attended the service of thanksgiving for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee today.

Crowds could be heard booing and whistling as the Prime Minister walked up the steps to St Paul’s Cathedral with his wife Carrie, although there were also cheers from some onlookers.

It comes as the Queen celebrates the second day of her Platinum Jubilee today, with the highlight a service of thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral attended by senior royals and politicians.

Wider members of the family are also expected to be present, including Prince Harry and Meghan followed by a Guildhall reception.

As the four days of celebrations continued, the 96-year-old monarch pulled out of today’s service due to ongoing mobility issues, experiencing “some discomfort” during Trooping the Colour and the RAF flypast.

Officials said the journey from Windsor Castle, where she spends most of her time, to London and the activity involved for the service was too much and a regrettable but sensible decision had been taken.

A palace source said it had always been the Queen’s hope that she would attend rather than a firm commitment.

A statement issued on Thursday evening said: “The Queen greatly enjoyed today’s birthday parade and flypast but did experience some discomfort.

“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.”

She will not be the only absentee. Prince Andrew has tested positive for Covid-19 and will also miss the service, a Buckingham Palace spokesman said on Thursday.





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