Queen’s memorial service briefly unites strife-torn Washington

Political leaders including Kamala Harris gathered to remember the British monarch in sombre event at National Cathedral

Her final gift to her many admirers in America was an hour and a half of ceremony, sanctity and peace in a city overrun by loud political acrimony.

The Queen was remembered on Wednesday at a thanksgiving service at Washington National Cathedral, an elegant event that brought together Americans of all political stripes, obliged to park their rancour at the bronze gate.