THE life and service of the late Queen Elizabeth II, was, on Saturday, honoured by the Diocese of Guyana, during a commemorative service held at the St George’s Cathedral.
The religious body was joined by senior government officials, the people of the United Kingdom and people of the British Commonwealth in mourning the loss of Queen Elizabeth II.

Queen Elizabeth II, while serving as the monarch of the United Kingdom (UK), also served as the Head of State for some 13 countries, Head of the Commonwealth, and Head of the Anglican Church worldwide and bore the title “Defender of the Faith.”

Prime Minister of Guyana, Brigadier (ret’d) Mark Phillips, during his address at the service, expressed sympathy to the Royal family and said that Queen would be remembered for her kindness, warmth, and unity.
The British High Commissioner to Guyana, Jane Miller, said that for many persons, the late Queen had been their only monarch for all their lives.

“In fact, it was just a few months ago that the British High Commission here in Georgetown was celebrating these 70 years, the Platinum Jubilee. This really is the end of an era,” she said.
High Commissioner Miller went on to say: “The Queen once said that “grief is the price we pay for love” and I believe our grief today reflects the love and respect for this incredible woman.”

She added that one of the recurring themes in the messages of condolence she received has been an appreciation for the Queen’s life-long unwavering commitment to public service.
“At the age of just 21, she committed her life to public service – whether her life be short or long. And it was long. At the age of 96, just two days before she passed away, we all saw her public service as she met the UK’s new Prime Minister, Liz Truss, asking her to form a government,” Miller said. said.

High Commissioner Miller added: “During her reign, she travelled all over the world [to] over 120 different countries and conducted 290 state visits… but, she had a particular passion for the Commonwealth. She visited Guyana twice, first in 1966, just before Independence and then as part of tour of the Commonwealth in 1994 when she visited this beautiful Cathedral.”

She said that on Saturday, they mourned the loss of their Queen, a woman of integrity and grace, a woman dedicated to public service, a woman who loved the Commonwealth, and a Queen who was loved by people all around the world.
“As we mourn, we remember today her family. Her children including His Majesty King Charles III who has lost his mother, and the rest of the royal family who have lost their grandma and great grandma,” Miller said.