Queen had no fear of death, says archbishop of Canterbury

The Queen with the archbishop of Canterbury at Windsor Castle in June. Church bells will ring from noon on Friday in commemoration of her. Photograph: WPA/Getty Images

The Queen had “no fear of death” and drew strength from the rock on which she stood, the archbishop of Canterbury has said.

Justin Welby, who last saw the Queen in June, told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme: “I came away thinking there is someone who has no fear of death, has hope in the future, knows the rock on which she stands and that gives her strength.”