The royal family and a group of special guests tucked into smoked duck breast and coronation chicken while sipping on English sparkling wine at a Jubilee lunch following the Service of Thanksgiving.
After leaving St Paul's Cathedral, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Charles, Camilla, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie made their way to London’s Guildhall for the reception.
Still dressed in their fancy church outfits and hats, many stopped to pose for photos together before heading inside - including Peep Show star Sophie Winkleman, who is married to Lord Frederick Windsor, the son of the Queen's cousin.
However Prince Harry and Meghan Markle skipped the event, despite making their first official appearance since quitting the UK at the religious service earlier today.
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Guests tucked into a selection of tasty canapés including smoked Norfolk duck breast with grapes and balsamic, smoked salmon and dill, beetroot shortbread with whipped goats cheese and cocktail sausages. There was also a buffet including coronation chicken with grapes and rice salad, Welsh shephard's pie, cod and chips, trout and rare fillets of Hereford beef.
For desert they were treated to vanilla clotted cream ice cream and chocolate dipped in strawberries.
They were also served English sparkling wine and wines from Australia, South Africa and New Zealand. Those not drinking could order non-alcoholic beverages including a cranberry bellini.
Prince Charles and Camilla were greeted by the former lord mayor Sir David Wootton and Colonel Simon Duckworth, followed closely by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
Prime Minster Boris Johnson and Home Secretary Priti Patel were also in attendance, along with Health Secretary Sajid Javid and former prime minister Theresa May.
Lord Mayor Vincent Keaveny spoke at the event, telling guests: “We are immensely grateful for her 70 years of service to the United Kingdom and to the Commonwealth that we are celebrating today.
“She has been a great example of duty and public service for all of us.
“She is one of the most widely recognised and respected people in the world. And for 70 years she has provided continuity, stability and unity.
“There could be no better ambassador for this country and for the Commonwealth.
“All of us here are very grateful for the service she has given and the way she has served as head of state – with dignity, devotion and a deeply rooted faith.”
The Queen was not at the reception having skipped the thanksgiving service due to health issues.
Instead, she watched the service on TV from Windsor Castle. She is expected to be resting at her Berkshire residence after the busy start to the Jubilee festivities on Thursday.
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