Angelina Jolie visits London memorial for American WWII soldiers

Angelina Jolie appeared to be overcome by emotion on Thursday as she visited a war memorial in London.

The 43-year-old actress was at St. Paul’s Cathedral to attend the Service of Commemoration and Dedication to mark the 200th anniversary of the Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George.

After the ceremony, she was escorted by members of the clergy — as well as cameramen — around the American Memorial inside the church, where she adopted a sober expression while viewing the names of the killed American soldiers stationed in the UK during WWII.

Saint Angelina: Angelina Jolie led photographers into the American Memorial Chapel at St. Paul’s Cathedral on Thursday

Staid moment: She touched her heart and then leafed through book of names of US soldiers who were stationed in the UK during WWII and died

So fancy: Angelina, now an Honorary Dame Commander of The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, was at the cathedral for a special ceremony

A wild child in her youth and the early days of her career, Angelina has undergone a very public makeover since becoming a mother to her first child, Maddox.

In addition to devoting herself to charitable causes, the star had made a habit of dressing much more conservatively.

Her outfit on Thursday certainly fit the bill, as she turned up to the ceremony in a white, long-sleeve Ralph & Russo number that fell below her knees. She paired the modest dress with a simple, elegant fascinator and a pair of pristine white gloves.

She was still wearing those gloves after the event when she allowed the press to follow her into the cathedral as she took a tour of the wall memorial, in pictures later obtained by HarpersBazaar.com.

Angelina look particularly serious and affected as a display housing a 500-page leather-bound book was opened for her perusal. She placed a single gloved hand over her heart, as if to steady herself.

VIP: She arrived dressed head-to-toe in white, wearing a modest Ralph & Russo dress and matching gloves (pictured with Arminka Helić)

Oh yes, I’m quite elegant: The 43-year-old became the star attraction of the service, after the Queen was forced to bow out due to reportedly contracting a summer cold

Important: All eyes were on Angie as she made her way to her seat inside the cathedral

Good deeds, good style: She topped off her look with an elegant chignon and a fascinator

She then leafed through the book, reading some of the names of the 28,000 American military members who contributed to the war effort in the UK during WWII.

The seemingly candid but no doubt pre-approved photo session took place shortly after the Maleficent was pictured arriving at the event on Thursday.

After the Queen was forced to bow out due to reportedly contracting a summer cold, the brunette beauty was the headliner at the ceremony, where she proudly sported the sash badge of the order — a dazzling brooch coming in a silver-gilt and enamel — awarded to her that day.

The star joined the congregation for the service and quickly became the star of the show following Her Majesty’s withdrawal, with guests flocking around Angelina.

She was seen sharing a special moment with her young fans as well, when a group of children gathered round to shake her hand and chat with the actress.

The smiling mother-of-six was also seen sharing a special moment with her young fans, when a group of children gathered around her to shake her hand and chat with the star

The Oscar winner looked radiant as she walked into the service in her white ensemble

Everyone wants a piece: Attendees clamored around the star to shake her hand before the service

Humanitarian friends: She was joined by Arminka Helić, Baroness Helic, a British politician who served as Special Adviser to the former Foreign Secretary William Hague

Proud: The brunette sported the sash badge for the order, a brooch which depicts St. George fighting a dragon and the archangel St. Michael trampling Satan

She was also pictured walking alongside Arminka Helić, Baroness Helic, a British politician who served as Special Adviser to the former Foreign Secretary William Hague. Angelina and Arminka, who is originally from Bosnia, have become quite close over the years.

Previously, Angelina was on hand to watch as Lady Helic was admitted to the House of Lords in 2014, and they have traveled together in the past to the International Criminal Court in the Netherlands and also to Burma at election time in 2015.

On Thursday, however, it was all about Angie, as she was recognized by The Order for her good deeds. The Order recognizes service in a foreign country or in relation to foreign or Commonwealth affairs, such as the work of foreign service officers and diplomats.

It consists of the Sovereign, Grand Master (Duke of Kent), 125 Knights and Dames Grand Cross, 375 Knights and Dames Commander, and 1,750 Companions.

Angelina was invited as a recipient of an honor from the Order.

Radiant: She put on an impossibly chic display as she took her seat

The acclaimed actress looked up and smiled before showing off her flawless outfit

In 2014, she was also awarded an honorary damehood for services to UK foreign policy and her extensive work on the campaign to end sexual violence in warzones. That was granted by the Queen on the Prime Minister’s advice.

The cathedral where the ceremony took place is the home of the Chapel of the Order of St. Michael and St. George, formally dedicated in 1906.

Though Angelina was being honored for her contributions in the UK, the star has also spoken out about doing more back at home in the US, and has admitted that she has considered running for office.

‘When you work as a humanitarian, you are conscious that politics have to be considered. Because if you really want to make an extreme change, then you have a responsibility,’ she told Vanity Fair in 2014.

Whether she would actually take up politics, though, is still up for debate.

‘I honestly don’t know in what role I would be more useful — I am conscious of what I do for a living, and that [could] make it less possible,’ she added in the interview.

Doing good: Angelina was being recognized for her contributions to the UK

Humble: Angelina sat several rows back at the ceremony marking 200 years since the inception of the Order

Happy to be here: She flashed a warm smile as the ceremony got underway

What is the Order of St Michael and St George?

Guest of honour: Angelina was invited as a recipient of an honour from the Order. She was awarded an honorary damehood in 2014.

The Order recognises service in a foreign country or in relation to foreign or Commonwealth affairs, such as the work of foreign service officers and diplomats.

The Order consists of the Sovereign, Grand Master (Duke of Kent), 125 Knights and Dames Grand Cross, 375 Knights and Dames Commander and 1,750 Companions.

The Badge of the Order depicts St George fighting the dragon on one side, and the archangel St Michael trampling Satan on the other.

Angelina was invited as a recipient of an honour from the Order. She was awarded an honorary damehood in 2014 for services to UK foreign policy and her extensive work on the campaign to end sexual violence in warzones.

It is granted by the Queen on the Prime Minister’s advice. The cathedral is the home of the Chapel of the Order of St Michael and St George, formally dedicated in 1906.

The service celebrated the 200th anniversary of the Order’s inception in 1818.