Yesterday, we said farewell to our beloved Sovereign, Queen Elizabeth.  It was a wonderful and dignified occasion, attended by representatives of many nations, both close to home and far away.  The whole thing showed the enormous regard in which the Queen was held throughout the world. Today, I give thanks to God once again for her long life of devotion to duty and service and also, for her humanity and her wonderful sense of humour.  My prayers are with King Charles and the rest of the Royal Family as they mourn her passing and face up to the new duties and responsibilities that they face.