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Queen revealed she had 'no regrets' concerning her faith in days before death

Church of Scotland moderator Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields says he had an "engaging" chat with Her Majesty after he stayed at Balmoral the weekend before the 96-year-old monarch passed away.

Daily Record

The Queen had ‘no regrets’ and was ‘so engaging’ just five days before her death

The Queen said she had 'no regrets' and even made jokes while resting at Balmoral in the days before she died, a Church of Scotland clergyman said in a touching tribute

Daily Mirror

King Charles, defender of faith: what the monarchy's long relationship with religion may look like under the new sovereign

When Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne in 1953, she took on the role of “defender of the faith” (Fidei Defensor in the original Latin) – a title first granted to Henry VIII by the Pope in 1521. He subsequently broke with Rome and became the first head of the…

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Church of Scotland Moderator reads prayer at Queen’s funeral service

Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields was part of a procession of church leaders at Westminster Abbey on Monday.

The Independent UK

Who is Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields and why did he speak at the Queen's funeral?

REVEREND DR Iain Greenshields was among the speakers at Queen Elizabeth’s funeral on Monday morning.

The National (Scotland)

Queen’s face ‘lit up’ recalling Paddington sketch – church minister

The Queen discussed her sketch for the Platinum Jubilee with the former Church of Scotland moderator weeks before her death.

The Independent UK

Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne at a time of deep religious divisions and worked to bring tolerance

Thousands of Christian cathedrals and churches rang their bells for an hour at noon the day after Queen Elizabeth II died in honor of the 96-year-old monarch and her 70 years of service as queen of the United Kingdom.

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Cathedral minister tells of ‘great honour’ after speaking at service for Queen

A thanksgiving service for the life of Queen Elizabeth II was held at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh on Monday afternoon.

The Independent UK

Chaplain recalls ‘privilege’ of seeing Queen’s holiday photos at Balmoral

Church of Scotland minister Lorna Hood said the Queen had beckoned her over to look at the family holiday photos on a visit to Balmoral.

The Independent UK

King Charles affirms independence of the Kirk

ONE of the first acts of Charles III after he was formally proclaimed King was to affirm the independence of the Church of Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

King Charles's full declaration and oath to the Accession Council during his proclamation

King Charles has sworn to serve the people of the Commonwealth in his first declaration after formally being proclaimed sovereign. Read it in full here.

ABC News

New King affirms independence of the Church of Scotland

The move was one of first acts of Charles III after he formally was proclaimed King, following his mother’s death on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Factbox-How King Charles' accession to the throne is formalised

Queen Elizabeth, the longest-reigning monarch in Britain's history, died on Thursday aged 96, and her son Charles succeeded to the throne immediately. Here is an explanation of the protocol surrounding the official accession of a new monarch and Saturday's ceremony formally proclaiming Charles as king.

Reuters

Royal chaplain speaks of ‘deep sadness’ after Queen’s ‘remarkable life’

The Very Rev Prof David Fergusson said ‘we give thanks for all that she has been to our Church and our nation’.

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‘She was with it 100%’: Scottish church’s moderator recalls recent visit to Queen

Iain Greenshields, who went to Balmoral last weekend, says she looked frail, but retained vitality in conversation

Daily Mirror

Inside Queen's final weekend as vicar says she was still on 'amazingly good form'

A clergyman who spent last weekend with the Queen at Balmoral says the 96-year-old was "full of fun" and the "life and soul of things", adding the monarch was "happy to be there for her final days"

Liverpool Echo

Queen Elizabeth dead: The oath King Charles III will take to become King

The King will be formally proclaimed monarch at the Accession Council at St James' Palace

The Independent UK

Queen seemed in ‘really good spirits’ at weekend – Church Moderator

Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, spent the weekend at Balmoral.

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Queen was 'full of fun' according to clergyman who spent last weekend with her

"Her memory was absolutely amazing and she was really full of fun"

Reuters

Factbox-The process by which Charles's accession to the throne is formalised

Queen Elizabeth, the longest-reigning monarch in Britain's history, died on Thursday aged 96, with her son Charles succeeding her as king.

Daily Record

Wishaw kirks under threat as Church of Scotland unveils controversial proposals

The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale says 'change is necessary', as it begins a radical consultation with church members.

Daily Record

'Change is necessary' as a number of Lanarkshire churches face closure due to dwindling numbers

The Church of Scotland say plans are currently being drawn up to determine the future of congregations.

Daily Record

Two historic Dumfriesshire churches set to close due to maintenance problems

Maintenance problems and issues with accessibility and facilities have prompted the decision by the Church of Scotland

Daily Record

Campaign launched to keep closure-threatened historic West Stirlingshire church open

Elder said: “Our congregation is in very good heart and we have a regular attendance at the church, which is both in a fantastic state of repair both physical and spiritually."

Daily Record

Church of Scotland criticised after putting closing date on sale of Gretna hall and car park

Dumfriesshire MP David Mundell has described the speed of the sale as "a bombshell to the local community"

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