CAPTION: The Lord Mayor of Exeter was among those attending the Jubilee service, along with a ceremonial sword and cap presented to Exeter by King Edward VII
Platinum Jubilee Service at Exeter Cathedral Honours ‘Extraordinary’ Queen
People from across Devon have taken part in a special service at Exeter Cathedral to mark the Platinum Jubilee of H.M. The Queen.
There were representatives from different military and civilian organisations and charities as well as the Lord Lieutenant of Devon, David Fursdon, who is the Queen’s representative in Devon.
The Lord Mayor of Exeter, Yolande Henson, was among those who processed into the Cathedral, along with her official insignia, the Sword of Office and Cap of Maintenance.
They were presented to Exeter in 1497 by King Edward VII.
The St Peter’s Singers choir sang at the service
The Choral Evensong was led by the Dean of Exeter Cathedral, the Very Rev’d Jonathan Greener, with music provided by the St Peter’s Singers.
The Bishop of Exeter, the Rt Rev’d Robert Atwell, who preached the sermon, said “It’s a great joy and privilege for us to be here together to honour the Queen’s wisdom, faithfulness and the way she has lived her life with such integrity.
Bishop Robert, who has met the Queen a number of times, said “She is a quite extraordinary person.”
“She is very open about her own Christian faith. She doesn’t have to go to church but she does so every single week and she often talks about her prayers, and it’s evident in her Christmas speeches, in which you hear her authentic voice coming through loud and strong.”
The service included an Act of Dedication as part of the thanksgiving for the Queen’s 70-year reign.
The prayers were led by Rev’d Prebendary Nigel Guthrie, a Chaplain to the Queen and Rector of St David’s church in Exeter.
