Members of the royal family have joined survivors of the Grenfell Tower fire and families of the bereaved at a memorial service held exactly six months after the tragedy on 14 June.

Around 1,500 people were invited to the multi-faith service at St Paul's Cathedral, including many of the emergency workers who helped to rescue people from the tower block in North Kensington.

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The Prince of Wales, Duchess of Cornwall, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry were invited to remember the 71 people who lost their lives in the disaster, and to speak to some of the families affected. Prime Minister Theresa May and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn were among the politicians in attendance.

Speaking before the memorial, the Bishop of Kensington, who has worked with the west London community since the fire, said: "I am sure that the presence of the royal family will be a reassurance and support to those at the heart of this service."

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The memorial was designed to remember those who died and to give thanks for everyone who assisted on the ground at the time of the tragedy and since it. St Paul's Cathedral said it had worked with residents to hold a service that "will enable the nation to stand together with those directly affected by the Grenfell Tower fire and together express hopes for the future."

A Green For Grenfell banner adorned with a heart was carried into the cathedral and a pre-recorded sound montage from people from the Grenfell community was played during the service, The Evening Standard reports. It was due to conclude with bereaved family members and survivors leaving together holding white roses.

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Earlier this week, Kate Middleton was on Santa duty when she gave out presents to families during her visit to The Rugby Portobello Trust's community centre in North Kensington. The Trust, which offers support services for youth and parents, played an important part in helping the community recover from the devastating blaze.