Death of Queen Elizabeth II: Condolences from Primate of Anglican Church of Southern Africa

Posted on: September 9, 2022 9:54 AM

Archbishop Thabo Makgoba pictured in his robes as Prior of the Order of St John in South Africa. The Order of St John is a royal order of chivalry with roots going back to 1099. Queen Elizabeth II was the Sovereign Head of the Order. Credit: Anglican Church of Southern Africa

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The Archbishop of Cape Town, the Most Revd Dr Thabo Makgoba, Primate of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa, has issued a statement following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday.

Archbishop Thabo said: “On behalf of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa, I send our heartfelt condolences to the British people and to all those in the Commonwealth for whom she was Head of State.

“May Queen Elizabeth II rest in peace and rise in glory. We send our greetings to the new King and his Consort, and pray that God will sustain him and his people in the days to come.