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Youth Column: 'Back to Normal'

Kirsty Hamilton describes how the Ukraine crisis has spurred her church into action

Tribute to King George VI and Prayer for Queen Elizabeth II From 1952

The March 1952 issue of Life and Work included a touching tribute to the late King George VI drawing fascinating parallels with similar tributes to his daughter, the late Queen Elizabeth II, who will be laid to rest today.

'Our Greatest Strength'

During her Silver Jubilee Year in 1977, the late Queen Elizabeth II addressed the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. The address was recorded in the July 1977 issue of Life and Work.

'As One Who Loves This Country of Scotland And Her People'

1960 marked the 400th anniversary of the Reformation - and the Church of Scotland held a special General Assembly - the Reformation Assembly - in October of that year. The late Queen Elizabeth II attended and became the first Sovereign to attend an Assembly for more than 350 years.

Paying Respects to 'The Queen of Scots'

Life and Work's Business Manager Dianne Sanderson offers a first-hand account of queuing overnight to pay respects to the Queen as she lay at rest in Edinburgh.

Overseas Condolences Offered Following Death of Queen Elizabeth

Condolences from overseas partners and churches have been offered to the Church of Scotland following the death of Queen Elizabeth.

Memories of the Queen

Earlier this year during celebrations for the Platinum Jubilee, readers shared some of their memories of visits by Queen Elizabeth II in our June feature, The Big Question. We share them today as a reminder of the affection for Britain's longest-serving monarch.