Archbishop's statement

Queen Elizabeth died yesterday, September 8.

The Archbishop of Canterbury, the senior bishop and principal leader of the Church of England, issued a statement you can read here.

The Church of England issued the following prayer:

Gracious God, we give thanks for the life of your servant Queen Elizabeth, for her faith and dedication to duty.

Bless our nation awe mourn her death and may her example continue to inspire us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.