The Queen’s funeral took place under the magnificent gothic arches of Westminster Abbey, the setting for every coronation since 1066, home to the tombs of kings and queens, and the church where the then Princess Elizabeth was married in 1947. The Queen was said to be devoted to the Book of Common Prayer, along with the hymns and readings chosen personally by the monarch for her funeral. The Washington Times’ Mark A. Kellner offers additional details:“Few leaders have received the outpouring of love we have seen,” Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said during the state funeral. First and last, though, it was a Christian funeral. The music at Elizabeth’s funeral “was inspired by her ‘unwavering Christian faith,’” according to ABC News’ Jon Haworth.

Source: New York Times September 23, 2022 14:13 UTC