Bishop of Selby pays tribute to Her Majesty the Queen
The Right Reverend Dr John Thomson says it is important for us all to stop and reflect
Last updated 16th Sep 2022
The Bishop of Selby the Right Reverend Dr John Thomson says the Queen's death will trigger many of us to think about other loved one's we have lost. He says "give yourself time to allow for this period of mourning which gives us a public space in which to think deeply about life.
In a statement following her death the Right Reverend Dr John Thomson said "Over the past 70 years the Queen has been an anchor for our country, embodying our story and being the face of the United Kingdom. She not only served us faithfully throughout this time but has also been Head of the Commonwealth and I know, from growing up in Uganda, something of how much she was held in affection and respect across its 54 nations and 1.2 billion people who represent one third of the global population. In Selby many still recall her visit in 1969 with the late Duke of Edinburgh to Selby Abbey for the Royal Maundy Service, a rare privilege for a parish church and the town.
The Abbey is open for anyone wanting to go and reflect on the Queen's life.