An interesting connection between Watford and the service today
The Dean described leading the service as a “huge privilege”.
He said: “There’s a sense of responsibility that goes with it and just now and again, there’s a sort of sense of panic, but this place is good at what we do so we’ll be fine,"We welcomed Her Late Majesty a number of times.He added: “Part of this is about remembering her significance, her place in history, her place in the nation and Commonwealth.
“But it’s a funeral. It’s for a grieving family. That’s really important, personal sorrow at the heart of this.”
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