from Westminster Abbey.
In the presence of H.R.H. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and H.R.H. Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands
Order of Service includes:
Preface spoken by H.R.H. Prince Bernhard
Lesson read by H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh
Isaiah 40, vv. 1-8 and 27-31
Sermon by The Rev. Dr. Eugene C. Blake, General Secretary-elect of the World Council of Churches.
Preamble to the Charter of the United Nations read by Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Blessing by The Dean of Westminster
The Choir of Westminster Abbey
The Trumpeters of Kneller Hall
Scene described by Ian Trethowan.

(to 13.00)