Prayers are being offered for Queen Elizabeth II

Prayers are now being said for Queen Elizabeth II.

London, The Gulf Observer: The Reverend Dr Iain Greenshields, from the Church of Scotland, says:

“Grant that we may have grace to live our lives in accordance with thy will, to seek the good of others, and to remain faithful servants unto our lives’ end.”

Ms Shermara Fletcher, from Churches Together in England, speaks next, saying:

“Almighty God, Father of all mercies and giver of all comfort: deal graciously, we pray thee, with those who mourn, that casting every care on thee, they may know the consolation of thy love; through Jesus Christ our Lord.”

Dame Sarah Mullally, Bishop of London and Dean of His Majesty’s Chapels Royal, calls on the Lord to bless the new King and the rest of the Royal Family.

The Reverend Canon Helen Cameron, moderator of the Free Churches Group, says:

“In recognition of Queen Elizabeth’s service to this United Kingdom, let us rejoice in her unstinting devotion to duty, her compassion for her subjects, and her counsel to her ministers; and we pray for the continued health and prosperity of this nation.”

Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster says:

“Let us give thanks for Queen Elizabeth’s commitment to the Commonwealth throughout her reign, for her service and dedication to its peoples, and for the rich bonds of unity and mutual support she sustained.”

Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York calls on the congregation to give thanks for Queen Elizabeth’s “loyalty to the faith she inherited through her baptism and confirmation”.

Reverend Mark Birch concludes the prayers.