Queen Elizabeth skips Epsom Derby event after cancelling church service appearance


The Queen has withdrawn from a second Platinum Jubilee celebration.

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Due to health reasons, the 96-year-old queen will not attend Saturday's Epsom Derby, according to Buckingham Palace.

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This will be the Queen's third absence from the horse race in Surrey, England, during her extraordinary 70-year reign.

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However, The Queen had earlier postponed her presence at Friday's National Service of Thanksgiving at St.

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Paul's Cathedral in London, citing "discomfort" after her Trooping the Colour birthday procession on Thursday afternoon.

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Taking into account the journey and activity required to participate in tomorrow’s

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Her Majesty with great reluctance has concluded not to attend,” Buckingham Palace said in a statement Thursday.

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At the time, The Queen was still "looking forward to participating" in a beacon lighting ceremony at Windsor Castle, according to the palace.

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While the Duchess of Cambridge was not physically present at church on Friday morning,

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