1 month ago 18th Jul 14:00
Britain's Queen Elizabeth attended a lavish service at London's St Paul's Cathedral on Wednesday (16.07.08).
The monarch - wearing full ceremonial costume including flowing royal blue robes and a tiara - took part in The Order of St Michael and St George Service of Commemoration and Dedication.
The Lord Mayor and Dean and Chapter greeted the queen at the bottom of the cathedral steps, and her cousin, the Duke of Kent, joined her at the service.
The duke also wore the elaborate clothing linked to the Order. His attire included The Knight and Dame Grand Cross' star, which incorporates the red cross of St George, the Order's Latin motto - meaning 'token of a better age' - and a representation of St Michael overcoming Satan.
During the ceremony, each member of the Order was invited to renew their commitment to faith and the service and members of the Order who had died since the last service were remembered.
The service is the sixth highest British order of chivalry. It was established by the Prince Regent, who later became King George VI, in 1818.
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