Queen Elizabeth II
Somber, deeply Anglican funeral honors Prince Philip for his service and devotion
By Paul O'Donnell — April 17, 2021
(RNS) — Hewing closely to the traditional Anglican funeral liturgy, the service's hymns and readings reflected Philip's service in the Royal Navy and his environmental work, with only a nod to his Greek Orthodox beginnings.
Anglican convert and Pacific Island deity: 5 faith facts about Prince Philip
By Paul O'Donnell — April 9, 2021
(RNS) — Married for 73 years to the head of the Church of England, the prince consort built a religious profile that was more complicated than his official role might suggest.
What the queen’s Nazi salute says about British high society in the 1930s (COMMENTARY)
By A. James Rudin — July 28, 2015
(RNS) While the short film doesn’t make Elizabeth, who was just a child, an anti-Semite, it does remind us that in pre-World War II Britain, hatred of Jews and admiration of Nazism were rampant.
Archbishop of Canterbury baptizes Britain’s future king, Prince George
By Maria Puente — October 23, 2013
(RNS) Baptism is an important religious ritual for British royals: Since the monarch is the head of the Church of England, eventually Prince George will take on that role, so it's critical that he be raised as an Anglican.
Queen approves same-sex marriage bill in England, Wales
By Trevor Grundy — July 17, 2013
(RNS) Under the new law, gay men and women will be able to join together in civil ceremonies or in church services -- although no religious denomination will be forced to carry out such services. Neither the Roman Catholic Church nor the Church of England will perform such marriages.
British scouts to welcome atheists
By Trevor Grundy — June 28, 2013
(RNS) Trustees from the Scouting Association are preparing to meet next week to approve a new scouting oath for atheists. The move comes only a week after Girl Guides announced that they would give up their promise to “love my God.”
Justin Welby confirmed as new Archbishop of Canterbury
By Trevor Grundy — February 4, 2013
LONDON (RNS) Justin Welby, a former oil executive who says he never thought he’d have sufficient experience to take on the Church of England's top job, was formally confirmed as the next archbishop of Canterbury on Monday at St Paul’s Cathedral in London.
Is the British monarch the ‘Defender of the Faith’ or ‘Faiths’?
By Trevor Grundy — October 9, 2012
LONDON (RNS) As Britain waits for Queen Elizabeth II to appoint a new archbishop of Canterbury, there's renewed attention on her title of "Defender of the Faith." By Trevor Grundy.
Poll: Queen should remain head of the Church of England
By Al Webb — May 18, 2012
LONDON (RNS) Nearly three-quarters of people in England believe Queen Elizabeth II should retain her position as titular head of the Church of England, according to a new poll. By Al Webb.
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