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Cathedral service gives thanks for Queen's 'deep links' with Scotland and its people

A service of thanksgiving for the life of the Queen was held in St Giles' Cathedral in the Scottish capital of Edinburgh on Tuesday where thousands turned out to see her coffin.

A reflection on Her Majesty the Queen

By Rev Neil Gardner, minister at Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh, the kirk of Holyroodhouse, and Edinburgh Castle.

A royal chaplain remembers the Queen

The Very Rev Dr Angus Morrison, a member of the Chapel Royal, shares his treasured memories of Her Majesty the Queen.

Queen gave us the 'most wonderful example' of a Christian life and death, says Archbishop

The Archbishop of Canterbury used his sermon at Canterbury Cathedral on Sunday to pay a moving tribute to the Queen and the way she lived out her Christian faith in word and deed.

Service of celebration for Queen at Scottish cathedral

St Giles' Cathedral in the Scottish capital will hold a service today to celebrate the life of the Queen and her connection to Scotland.

Queen remembered at church services on Sunday

Prayers will also be said for Britain's new sovereign, King Charles III.

Queen's funeral to take place at Westminster Abbey

The Queen's state funeral is to take place at Westminster Abbey on 19 September on a day of mourning that King Charles III has declared a public holiday.

The Queen's Christian faith in her own words

The Queen held the titles Supreme Governor of the Church of England and Defender of the Faith, but she had a personal and lifelong Christian faith that she often shared publicly. Here are some of the things she said about it over the years.

Queen remembered by Christian charities that enjoyed her patronage

The Queen was patron to over 600 charities, many of them Christian and some of them, like Bible Society, the Council of Christians and Jews, and the National Churches Trust, came under her patronage from the start of her reign or very soon thereafter.

'I pray for the guidance and help of Almighty God' - Charles III proclaimed King

Charles III was today proclaimed King in the presence of the Royal Family, Prime Minister, former prime ministers, politicians, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, and other dignitaries.

Queen was 'the life and soul of things', says Church leader who met her days before death

The Moderator of the Church of Scotland General Assembly was a guest of the Queen at Balmoral the weekend before her death.

Thousands attend memorial service for Queen at St Paul's Cathedral

The Prime Minister, politicians, dignitaries and members of the public gathered in St Paul's Cathedral on Friday evening for a service of prayer and reflection after the passing of the Queen on Thursday.