Roman Catholics' prayer approved for Queen's Diamond Jubilee

By Steve Doughty
19th November 2011

Roman Catholic bishops have for the first time in modern history approved a prayer for the Queen for use in Catholic churches.

It has been authorised for use next June as part of her Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

The prayer reflects the deepening reconciliation between the monarchy and Roman Catholic leaders which gathered pace after the Pope’s successful visit to Britain last year.

While Roman Catholics have professed loyalty to the sovereign since they were granted civil rights in the 19th century, there have never been official prayers for British monarchs. the rest