“No one can stop the passage of time”

In recent weeks, the health conditions of Queen Elizabeth II She caused great concern: although she returned to Windsor after a brief hospitalization, she had missed some very important appointments for her. After Memorial Sunday, this time he had to renounce the Synod of the Church of England. However, he sent a message in which he also remembered Prince Philip.

Queen Elizabeth II is absent again

After spending a few weeks Far from formal obligations Due to a health illness, the Queen was supposed to return to the public on last Sunday, November 14, to mark Sunday memory. However, a back problem prevented her from participating in the day to commemorate the war dead. The same problem now keeps her at ease: Elizabeth II has also given up Opening Session of the General Synod of the Church of England (which is the supreme ruler).

This is a very heavy absence, since Regina You have never failed in 51 years. Just Prince Edward, the youngest son of Her Majesty, who should have accompanied her on this day. However, Elizabeth II wanted to be “present” in her own way, sending devotees a message full of thought. In his words can be read The pain of not being able to participate in the event. There is also a short idea dedicated to her husband Prince Philip, who passed away last April.

Queen Elizabeth II’s message

“It is hard to believe that more than 50 years have passed since Prince Philip and I attended the first meeting of the General Synod” – the Queen wrote in opening her address –None of us can stop the passage of time, and while we often focus on everything that has changed over the years, much remains unchanged, such as the Bible and its teachings.”

his long message of hope, who looks to the past – referring to the great suffering she has suffered in the past two years due to the pandemic – and above all to the future. At the opening of the official ceremony, Prince Edward wanted to speak in his mother’s voice: “The Queen is not present in person and I think you understand why.” He had a mission to deliver deep apologies For this absence he had to accept “with great regret”.