Showing posts with label British Royal Family. Show all posts
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Thursday, January 5, 2023

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

King Carl Gustaf Issues Condolences to Britain's Royal Family and People

King Carl Gustaf of Sweden conveyed condolences to the people and royal family of the United Kingdom upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II.


My family and I are deeply saddened to learn of the death of my dear relative Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

The Queen served her countries and the Commonwealth with outstanding dedication and duty.

She has been a constant presence, not only in British society but also internationally.

She has always been dear to my family and a precious link in our shared family history.

We offer our heartfelt condolences to Her Majesty's family and her peoples.

-H.M. The King

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde Poignantly Remember Queen Elizabeth II

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians extended their condolences to the British Royal Family and the British people upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II.


It was with great sadness that we learned of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. She was an extraordinary personality. We will always keep fond memories of this great Lady who, throughout her reign, showed dignity, courage and devotion. Each of our encounters will remain etched in our memories forever. The United Kingdom has lost an exceptional monarch who left a deep mark on history. We extend our deepest condolences to the Royal Family and the British people. Rest in peace, Your Majesty, with your beloved husband.

Philippe and Mathilde

The Belgian Monarchy website also released the condolence statement in French and Dutch.

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima and Princess Beatrix Send Condolences to British Royal Family

King Willem-Alexander,Queen Máxima and Princess Beatrix conveyed their condolences to the British Royal Family upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II today.


We remember Queen Elizabeth II with deep respect and great affection. Steadfast and wise, she dedicated her long life to serving the British people. We feel a strong bond with the United Kingdom and its royal family, and we share their sorrow at this time. We are very grateful for our countries' close friendship, to which Queen Elizabeth made such an unforgettable contribution.

-King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima and Princess Beatrix

Saturday, April 17, 2021

The Duke of Edinburgh's Funeral Service

The Duke of Edinburgh's funeral is being streamed live at The Royal Family YouTube channel, BBC and Sky News.


The funeral service was led by the Dean of Windsor, David Conner. Along with the Dean of Windsor, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, said the prayers. 

Some of the order of service is below.

THE JUBILATE 

O BE joyful in the Lord, all ye lands: serve the Lord with gladness, and come before his presence with a song. Be ye sure that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. O go your way into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and speak good of his Name. For the Lord is gracious, his mercy is everlasting: and his truth endureth from generation to generation. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son: and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen. 

THE COLLECT

O MERCIFUL God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who is the resurrection and the life; in whom whosoever believeth shall live, though he die; and whosoever liveth, and believeth in him, shall not die eternally; who also hath taught us by his Holy Apostle Saint Paul, not to be sorry, as men without hope, for them that sleep in him: We meekly beseech thee, O Father that, when we shall depart this life, we may rest in him, as our hope is this our brother doth; and that, at the general resurrection in the last day, we may be found acceptable in thy sight; and receive that blessing, which thy well-beloved Son shall then pronounce to all that love and fear thee, saying, Come ye blessed children of my Father; receive the kingdom prepared for you from the beginning of the world. Grant this we beseech thee, O merciful Father through Jesus Christ, our Mediator and Redeemer. Amen.

THE PRAYERS

O ETERNAL God, before whose face the generations rise and pass away, thyself unchanged, abiding, we bless thy holy name for all who have completed their earthly course in thy faith and following, and are now at rest; we remember before thee this day Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, rendering thanks unto thee–for his resolute faith and loyalty, for his high sense of duty and integrity, for his life of service to the Nation and Commonwealth, and for the courage and inspiration of his leadership. To him, with all the faithful departed, grant thy peace; Let light perpetual shine upon them; and in thy loving wisdom and almighty power work in them the good purpose of thy perfect will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

THE ANTHEM 

GIVE rest, O Christ, to thy servant with thy Saints: where sorrow and pain are no more; neither sighing, but life everlasting. Thou only art immortal, the Creator and Maker of man: And we are mortal, formed of the earth, and unto earth shall we return. For so thou didst ordain, when thou createdest me, saying, Dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return. All we go down to the dust; and, weeping, o’er the grave, we make our song: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.

As Prince Philip's coffin was lowered the following was commenced:

THE COMMENDATION

GO forth upon thy journey from this world, O Christian soul, In the name of God the Father Almighty who created thee; In the name of Jesus Christ who suffered for thee; In the name of the Holy Spirit who strengtheneth thee; May thy portion this day be in peace, and thy dwelling in the heavenly Jerusalem. Amen. 

THE STYLES AND TITLES OF HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE PHILIP DUKE OF EDINBURGH 

THUS it hath pleased Almighty God to take out of this transitory life unto his divine mercy the late most Illustrious and most Exalted Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Merioneth and Baron Greenwich, Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, Knight of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle, Member of the Order of Merit, Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order upon whom had been conferred the Royal Victorian Chain, Grand Master and Knight Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Lord High Admiral of the United Kingdom, One of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council, Admiral of the Fleet, Field Marshal in the Army and Marshal of the Royal Air Force, Husband of Her Most Excellent Majesty Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of Her other Realms and Territories, Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith, Sovereign of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, whom may God preserve and bless with long life, health and honour and all worldly happiness.

As the service closed, A Lament, The Last Post, Reveille, and Action Stations sounded.


Friday, September 18, 2020

Line of Succession To the British Throne

The Royal Family website has a concise version of the line of succession to the British throne. The article gives a brief history of the succession rights as well as amendments to the primogeniture and royal members that marry Roman Catholics.

Thursday, December 15, 2016