Queen’s “sense of duty” praised by Archbishop of York in Platinum Jubilee tribute and message to public figures

By Tom Richmond
Published 5th Feb 2022, 06:02 BST
THE QUEEN’S “sense of duty” is today praised by the Archbishop of York in a poignant – and personal – tribute ahead of the Platinum Jubilee.

The Most Reverend Stephen Cottrell lauds Her Majesty’s dedication to “duty and service” and how “the Christian faith is her anchor”.

And he also highlights the importance of “knowing and doing what is right” – and “especially those of us in public life”.

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The eighth Archbishop of York during the Queen’s 70-year reign, the last remark will be interpreted as a veiled criticism of Boris Johnson’s response to the ‘partygate’ scandal.

This was Stephen Cottrell, now Archbishop of York, greeting the Queen when he was Bishop of Chelmsford.This was Stephen Cottrell, now Archbishop of York, greeting the Queen when he was Bishop of Chelmsford.
This was Stephen Cottrell, now Archbishop of York, greeting the Queen when he was Bishop of Chelmsford.