The discovery of the risen Christ on the first Easter Day gave his followers new hope and fresh purpose, and we can all take heart from this… As dark as death can be – particularly for those suffering with grief – light and life are greater.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Easter Message 2020
To what greater inspiration and counsel can we turn,” she asked, “than to the imperishable truth to be found in this treasure house, the Bible?
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Billions of people now follow Christ’s teaching and find in him the guiding light for their lives. I am one of them because Christ’s example helps me see the value in doing small things with great love, whoever does them and whatever they themselves believe.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, The Christmas Broadcast 2016
I have been—and remain—very grateful to … God for His steadfast love. I have indeed seen His faithfulness.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Preface to the book “The Servant Queen and the King She Serves” 2016
The Christmas story retains its appeal since it doesn’t provide theoretical explanations for the puzzles of life. Instead it’s about the birth of a child and the hope that birth — 2,000 years ago — brought to the world. Only a few people acknowledged Jesus when he was born. Now billions follow him. I believe his message of peace-on-earth and goodwill-to-all is never out of date. It can be heeded by everyone. It’s needed as much as ever.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, The Christmas Broadcast 2018
