Boris Johnson has paid tribute to the Queen's 'unwavering dedication' to the nation during her 'historic reign'.
Mr Johnson also told MPs in the Commons earlier in the week: "While it is a moment for national celebration it will be a day of mixed emotions for Her Majesty as the day also marks 70 years since the death of her beloved father, George VI."We look forward to celebrating her historic reign with a series of national events in June."He said the Platinum Jubilee was "so important for the Queen and for the whole country".
Meanwhile, the Archbishop of Canterbury praised the Queen for "doing the right thing" by sitting alone at the Prince Philip's funeral, joining the nation in its sacrifices during the Covid pandemic. In an interview with the BBC, he said: "The clearest moment for me, the absolute summit of that, was that at the funeral of her husband of 70-something years, she sat alone.At 95, the Queen has seen 14 Prime Ministers come and go from her first, World War II leader Sir Winston Churchill, to the present Mr Johnson.
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