By Sophie Jane Evans The parents of missing Madeleine McCann thanked the public for their unwavering support today as they marked the seventh anniversary of their daughter's disappearance. Kate and Gerry McCann were joined by around 100 well-wishers, friends and relatives at a prayer service in the centre of Rothley, Leicestershire. The open-air service, conducted beside Rothley's War Memorial, saw candles lit for all the children around the world who have been taken away from their parents against their will. Service: Kate and Gerry McCann thanked the public for their unwavering support today as they marked the seventh anniversary of their daughter Madeleine's disappearance. Above, the couple attend a prayer service
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Kate and Gerry McCann attended open-air prayer service in Rothley today
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Around 100 well-wishers, friends and relatives joined couple at ceremony
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Today is the seventh anniversary of daughter Madeleine's disappearance
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McCanns thanked public for their unwavering support since May 3, 2007
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They also expressed gratitude to the Met Police for their ongoing inquiry
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Half-hour service saw candles lit for missing children around the world
Speaking after his wife, Mr McCann added: 'I would just like to echo what @placeholder said and thank you all for coming to support us over the past seven years.'