PICS FROM HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN'S DIAMOND JUBILEE THANKSGIVING SERVICE @ ST. PAULS CATHEDRAL TODAY...!!!

The Queen waves at well-wishers with the Very Reverend David Ison, Dean of St Paul's as she leaves the cathedral after the service. 

The Queens dress, by Angela Kelly, is made of fine silk tulle, upon which has been embroidered tiny mint green star shaped flowers embellished with silver thread. 

A mint green chiffon drape, scattered with Swarovski crystals on the shoulders, has been added, which sweeps over the shoulders and down the back of the coat. 

The crown of the hat is covered in the same tulle and has also been draped in mint green chiffon and Swarovski crystals. 

Prince Andrew, Prince Charles, the Duke of Cambridge, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, and Prince Harry are pictured on the steps of St Paul's Cathedral

The Queen makes her way down the aisle for the service led by Dr Rowan Williams, the Archbishop of Canterbury, left, and right, leaving 

 The Queen and her family at the front of St Paul's cathedral during the service

A more formal setting for the prince and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge after the Jubilee concert last night

She was joined by other members of the Royal family including The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duke of York and his two daughters princesses Beatrice and Eugenie.

The royals and senior clergy processed through the cathedral but the Queen, at the back, walked by herself, behind the Lord Mayor bearing the Pearl Sword.

The seating arrangements had changed and instead of sitting at the very front on her own, the Queen was joined by her eldest son, Charles, on her right.

The Queen waves to her adoring public as she arrives for the service, left, and right as she leaves for lunch at Westminster Hall

When everyone had taken their seats, the Very Reverend David Ison, Dean of St Paul's, told the congregation: 'We come to this Cathedral Church today to give thanks to almighty God for the prosperous reign of the Queen and to rejoice together in this year of Her Majesty's Jubilee as we celebrate 60 years of her sovereignty and service.

'As we come together as loyal subjects from all parts of the Realms and Commonwealth of Nations, we give thanks for the blessings bestowed by God on our Sovereign Lady Queen Elizabeth, and we celebrate the identity and variety which our nations under her have enjoyed.'

Princess Beatrice, the Duke of Cambridge, Prince Andrew, Duke of York and the Duchess of Cambridge wait on the steps after the service

The Duchess of Cambridge bends down to talk to Lady Louise Windsor, left, and right,

 The Queen walks next to the Dean of St. Paul's David Ison as she leaves 

Dr Rowan Williams, the Archbishop of Canterbury reads from the pulpit during the hour-long service

The Prime Minister gave a reading from the New Testament, Romans 12. 1-18. It read: ‘Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honour. Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs of  the saints; extend hospitality  to strangers.

‘Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly; do not claim to be wiser than you are. Do not repay anyone evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all. If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.’

The Queen walks down the stairs next to the Dean of St. Paul's David Ison as she leaves and heads to lunch

The Queen is led into the cathedral by the Lord Mayor of London David Wootton bearing the ceremonial Pearl Sword 

 The Queen waves as she arrives in a limousine with one her ladies in waiting, Diana Marion, The Lady Farnham who replaces Prince Philip

The Duchess of Cambridge smiles as she's greeted at St Paul's in a blush-coloured lace overlay dress by Alexander McQueen

Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex with their daughter Lady Louise arrive at the cathedral

Princess Eugine & Beatrice arrive at the cathedral and right, 

The Duchess of Cambridge wore a nude-coloured Alexander McQueen dress and Jane Taylor hat as she and William were met by the Lord Mayor of London

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are greeted by the Lord Mayor of London David Wootton and a servicemen from the army and navy

Meanwhile, the Archbishop of Canterbury used the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Thanksgiving service today to bring up concerns about environmental recklessness and executive pay.

Turning attention away from the celebration, Dr Rowan Williams used part of his sermon to air the liberal views he has become well known for during his ten years in the role.

The service at St Paul's was about celebrating the Monarch's 60 years on the throne - and head of the Church of England.

However, Dr Williams brought up issues like financial greed in the city as he addressed the Royal family and political leaders past and present.

Members of the public line the entrance to the cathedral waving flags

He said: 'Moralists, including Archbishops, can thunder away as much as they like; but they'll make no difference unless and until people see that there is something transforming and exhilarating about the prospect of a whole community rejoicing together - being glad of each other's happiness and safety.

'This alone is what will save us from the traps of ludicrous financial greed, of environmental recklessness, of collective fear of strangers and collective contempt for the unsuccessful and marginal - and many more things that we see far too much of, around us and within us.'

The route to St Paul's Cathedral was lined with tens of thousands of well-wishers hoping to catch a glimpse of the monarch.  

It was announced this morning that the Queen will give a message of thanks for this weekend's Diamond Jubilee celebrations in a special address to be broadcast this evening.

On their way: Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie leave Buckingham Palace heading to the cathedral this morning

Culled from MailOnline