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  2. May 6, 2023 · Following Queen Elizabeth II's death and funeral, many are wondering, 'What religion is the royal family?' Here's what to know about the Church of England.

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  3. Apr 17, 2021 · Not only is Queen Elizabeth the head of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth, but she also is the Supreme Governor and Defender of the Faith of the Church of England, the state church of...

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    The Sovereign holds the title 'Defender of the Faith and Supreme Governor of the Church of England'. These titles date back to the reign of King Henry VIII, who was initially granted the title 'Defender of the Faith' in 1521 by Pope Leo X. When Henry VIII renounced the spiritual authority of the Papacy in 1534 he was proclaimed 'supreme head on ear...

    Monarchs have sworn to maintain the Church of Scotland since the sixteenth century. The duty to "preserve the settlement of the true Protestant religion as established by the laws made in Scotland" was affirmed in the 1707 Act of Union between England and Scotland. Queen Elizabeth II made this pledge at the first Privy Council meeting of her reign ...

    The Queen acknowledged and celebrated religious diversity and tolerance in the UK and the Commonwealth. This was reflected in Her Majesty's Christmas and Commonwealth Day messages, which often address the theme of inter-faith harmony and tolerance. The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh met with and hosted the leaders of numerous faiths and denominati...

  4. Sep 6, 2018 · by Jessie Quinn. Published on September 6, 2018. 2 min read. It’s no secret that the royal family is religious. After all, they frequent Westminster Abbey, host church-centered events —...

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  5. The King and other faiths. The King has celebrated religious diversity in the UK and Commonwealth throughout his working life. As Prince of Wales, he met the leaders of all of the main faiths and denominations and visited many sacred sites and places of worship across the world.

  6. Personal beliefs. The Queen was a committed Christian and often referred to her faith in her annual Christmas Broadcasts - the moment in the year when she was able to reflect on events and express more personal views. In 2014, she said:

  7. Members of the royal family are members of the Church of England. Given the royal family's public role and activities, it is sometimes referred to by courtiers as "The Firm", a term that originated with George VI.

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