The cathedral is one of London's best-known and most recognizable attractions, with its distinctive dome, which at 111 meters was the tallest building in London for 300 years from 1710 to 1962, and The cathedral's dome is also one of the tallest in the world. In terms of area, St. Paul's Cathedral is the second largest church in the United Kingdom and second only to Liverpool Cathedral. St Paul's Cathedral holds an important place in the national identity of the British people. It is the central theme of many promotional materials, as well as postcard images of the dome standing high, surrounded by smoke and fire during the World War II Blitz. Many important events have happened here including the funerals of Viscount Nelson, the Duke of Wellington and Winston Churchill, Margaret Thatcher, Britain's Victoria Jubilee, the peace service marking the end of the war first and second world, thanksgiving for Queen Elizabeth II's 80th birthday and Diamond Jubilee. Normally royal families hold weddings and funerals at Westminster Abbey, but Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer held their royal wedding here. St Paul's Cathedral is an active church, with hourly prayers and daily services.