Queen Elizabeth Had 'No Fear of Death' and 'Hope in the Future,' Archbishop of Canterbury Says

Mar. 15, 2025

“You felt that history was in front of you, but it was history with those piercingly blue eyes twinkling, that extraordinary smile and the relishing of a quick dry comment,” the 66-year-old church leader added.

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WINDSOR, ENGLAND - JUNE 21: Queen Elizabeth II receives the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby at Windsor Castle, where he presented her with a special ‘Canterbury Cross’ for her ‘unstinting’ service to the Church of England over seventy years and a citation for the Cross, which was presented as a framed piece of calligraphy on June 21, 2022 in Windsor, England. (Photo by Andrew Matthews - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

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Queen Elizabethhad faithfully served as the ceremonial head of the Church of England since 1952, a power vested in her upon accession of the crown. The position now passes to her eldest son and heir,King Charles III.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 09: A general view during a service of prayer and reflection, following the passing of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth, at St Paul’s Cathedral on September 9, 2022 in London, England. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in Bruton Street, Mayfair, London on 21 April 1926. She married Prince Philip in 1947 and acceded the throne of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth on 6 February 1952 after the death of her Father, King George VI. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III. (Photo by Ian Vogler - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 09: People stand next to a picture of the Queen after participating in a service of prayer and reflection, following the passing of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth, at St Paul’s Cathedral on September 9, 2022 in London, England. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in Bruton Street, Mayfair, London on 21 April 1926. She married Prince Philip in 1947 and acceded the throne of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth on 6 February 1952 after the death of her Father, King George VI. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III. (Photo by Paul Childs - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

“Thank you, Your Majesty, for these words of comfort and hope for us all, spoken amidst such profound sorrow,” hetweetedof Charles' deeply personal speech.

“We hold you and your family in our prayers. May you know God’s faithful love now and always.”

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