UK's Afghanistan war effort honoured in service

The Queen has been joined by many veterans at St Paul's Cathedral for a service commemorating the end of UK involvement in the Afghanistan war.

PM David Cameron gave a reading at the ceremony, which members of the Royal Family also attended.

A flypast and a parade by veterans also honoured British servicemen and women who fought and died in the 13-year conflict.

The Archbishop of Canterbury said it was "a moment for us to say thank you".

Simultaneous services were also held across the UK, in Afghanistan and Germany.

Earlier, Afghan president Ashraf Ghani paid tribute to the 453 UK troopswho died in the conflict, saying they had "paid the ultimate sacrifice to enable us to live in freedom, in hope for peace, prosperity and dignity".

The Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry - who served two tours during the conflict - were also at the ceremony. Read More

• In pictures: Service at St Paul's

UK's Afghanistan war effort honoured in service