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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Harriet Sherwood

Queen did not want ‘long, boring’ funeral, says former archbishop of York

The Queen’s plea to avoid a “long, boring” funeral service will be answered on Monday with a relatively concise but stirring send-off that includes familiar hymns and traditional Bible readings.

John Sentamu, the former archbishop of York, revealed on Sunday that the Queen “did not want what you call long, boring services. You’re not going to find boredom, but you’re going to be lifted to glory as you hear the service.”

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