Queen Elizabeth II and Her Church: Royal Service at Westminster Abbey

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Queen Elizabeth II and Her Church: Royal Service at Westminster Abbey
Authors and Contributors      By (author) The Very Revd Dr John Hall
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:184
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 138
Category/GenreWorship, rites and ceremonies
ISBN/Barcode 9781399409407
ClassificationsDewey:942.132
Audience
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Bloomsbury Continuum
Publication Date 24 November 2022
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The unique role that Westminster Abbey has played in the life of the nation is revealed, detailing the special relationship it holds with the Royal Family and what it meant to the Queen. The Queen, when she was 21, declared that her whole life, whether it was long or short, would be devoted to service. At her coronation, she was set apart for service after the example of Jesus Christ. During Her Majesty's diamond jubilee year, the Dean of Westminster recalled the coronation, and special commemorations attended by The Queen in Westminster Abbey, including the marriage of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (which reached a television audience of 2.2 billion people). He offers an insight into some very special occasions - not all widely known - and reflects on a pattern of leadership as devoted service.

Author Biography

John Hall was Dean of Westminster from 2006 until 2019. He chaired the governing body of Westminster School and was a Pro Chancellor of Roehampton University. He was a teacher before ordination and later served as the Church of England's Chief Education Officer.