The Queen, in the loss of her husband, has the great consolation of every Christian: the resurrection of the dead, part of the creed that she has professed all her life. For in the Queen, the Church of England is fortunate to have a Supreme Governor who is a committed Christian, who believes what she professes. But when she dies – and we should pray that she enjoys the long life her mother did – we are faced with a different prospect, that of the Church of England led by younger royals who do not have the same sturdy faith.