http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/a...chbishop-Canterbury-Lambeth-Palace-event.html
[ignore the "Queen clashes with Archbishop" headline, there are some good pictures in the article]
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh attended a multi-faith reception at Lambeth Palace on 15 February 2012.
The event, which offered religious leaders an opportunity to show their affection and support for the Queen in her Jubilee year, also included short speeches from Dr Williams and the Queen herself.
Linking the concept of religion with her anniversary, the Queen said: 'Many of the values and ideas we take for granted in this and other countries originate in the ancient wisdom of our traditions. Even the concept of a jubilee is rooted in the Bible. Here at Lambeth Palace we should remind ourselves of the significant position of the Church of England in our nation’s life. The concept of our established Church is occasionally misunderstood and, I believe, commonly under-appreciated. Its role is not to defend Anglicanism to the exclusion of other religions. Instead, the Church has a duty to protect the free practice of all faiths in this country.'
Leaders from the Christian, the Baha'i, the Buddhist, Hindu, Jain, Jewish, Muslim, Sikh, and Zoroastrian communities were at Lambeth Palace and the royal couple spoke to each group about their particular faith and significant object.
During her visit, the Queen was also invited to see the ampulla and spoon - the jug and spoon which was used when she was anointed at her Coronation - and said: 'It's nice to see it again.'
Commenting on the event and the two speeches, Sister Catherine, from the Sisters of the Love of God, said: 'I think it was a very impressive occasion. They were very inspiring words from both of them.' Sister Catherine...also expressed her delight at the inclusion of so many faiths, and commended the Queen on making the point that all faiths should be protected. Sister Catherine said that 'to hear that stated so clearly is very inspiring'.
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