THE BISHOP of Worcester, Dr John Inge has paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, saying she was a ‘constant source of strength, stability and inspiration’.
In a statement, he said: “I was immensely sad to learn of the death of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
“She has been on the throne since before most of us were born and has been a constant source of strength, stability and inspiration throughout her long reign.”
And he praised the impact she had outside the UK and on the wider World.
“She has been the glue which has held this country and the Commonwealth together and I give heartfelt thanks for her life of selfless service.
“That service was undergirded and enabled by a deep Christian faith and we now commend her to the God in whom she believed, whose love is stronger than death, as we also pray for members of the Royal Family, particularly our new King.
“May they be given grace and strength.
“God save The King.”
The Queen passed away peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon at the age of 96.
Buckingham Palace announced the news in a statement and added The King and The Queen Consort would remain at Balmoral this evening and would be returning to London tomorrow.
