Tuesday 20 September 2022 12:44 AM Archbishop of Canterbury hails Queen's faith and her promise that gave hope ... trends now
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When Covid struck, the Queen assured the worried nation: 'We will meet again.'
And her strong faith meant she died believing those words would also come true after her earthly life ended, the Archbishop of Canterbury said in yesterday's funeral sermon.
The Most Revd Justin Welby paid tribute to the Queen's life of service and told the congregation of leaders from around the world: 'People of loving service are rare in any walk of life.
'Leaders of loving service are still rarer. But in all cases, those who serve will be loved and remembered when those who cling to power and privileges are forgotten.'
The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby paid tribute to the Queen's life of service and told the congregation of leaders from around the world: 'People of loving service are rare in any walk of life'
Queen Elizabeth was heavily involved in planning her funeral and the 'sermon' by the Archbishop replaced a more personal 'eulogy' conducted by a family member or close friend common in many services.
The Archbishop also referred to the Queen's 21st birthday broadcast in which she pledged that her whole life
