The Europe Area Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has conveyed a Tribute to Her Majesty The Queen on the occasion of her Platinum Jubilee. The letter was sent via The Queen’s Private Secretary, Sir Edward Young.
Sir Edward,
We write on behalf of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which has 1,374 congregations across the United Kingdom and the rest of Europe. Please see below our Tribute to Her Majesty The Queen on the occasion of her Platinum Jubilee. We would be grateful if you will please convey this to Her Majesty.
Tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on her Platinum Jubilee
This year marks the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s accession to the throne. Her leadership is exemplary and inspirational: dedication to duty has been part of her DNA. During the past 70 years Her Majesty has visited 116 countries, hosted 152 state visits, and met thousands of people on her famous walkabouts. She has faced and overcome challenges with fortitude. She has been witness to countless technological advances and human achievements. The Queen has suffered the loss of close loved ones, including her beloved husband HRH Prince Philip.
Yet despite challenging times often on a global scale, she continued to set such a wonderful example of service and devotion, of dignity, and decency. She has shown immense care for people of all nationalities, faiths, and ages. She recognizes and promotes the benefits of families, friends and communities working together. She retains a powerful sense of hope and optimism for the next generation.
She has expressed her immense gratitude for the goodwill shown to her by so many. Recently she wrote “as we mark this anniversary, it gives me pleasure to renew to you the pledge I gave in 1947 that my life will always be devoted to your service.” We would like to express our sincere appreciation for her inestimable contributions, her great sacrifice for the love of her people and her country, and the immense good she has done for so many people in so many places.
Yours sincerely,
Massimo De Feo
Erich W. Kopischke
Ruben V. Alliaud
The Europe Area Presidency