Humanists UK is deeply sorry to learn of the death of Her Majesty The Queen.
Humanists UK Chief Executive Andrew Copson commented:
‘Queen Elizabeth II gave decades of public service as our head of state. Her reign witnessed some of the most profound changes to the UK’s society and throughout that time she acted as a reconciling force, speaking of her personal conviction to “respect and value all people of whatever faith and none.”
‘Although to many she is a symbol of the nation, she was also a friend, a companion, a mother, a grandmother, and a great-grandmother. Our thoughts and condolences today are with all those who knew her personally and loved her.’
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