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'''Queen Elizabeth II''' (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor, April 21, 1926-September 8, 2022) was the previous reigning monarch and current [[head of state]] (1952–) of the [[United Kingdom]] of [[Great Britain]] and [[Northern Ireland]], and of 14 other [[Commonwealth of Nations|Commonwealth]] realms (see list below), including [[Canada]], [[Australia]], [[New Zealand]] and [[Jamaica]]. She was the elder daughter of King [[George VI]] and [[HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother|Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother]].

'''Queen Elizabeth II''' (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor, April 21, 1926-September 8, 2022) was the previous reigning monarch and [[head of state]] (1952–) of the [[United Kingdom]] of [[Great Britain]] and [[Northern Ireland]], and of 14 other [[Commonwealth of Nations|Commonwealth]] realms (see list below), including [[Canada]], [[Australia]], [[New Zealand]] and [[Jamaica]]. She was the elder daughter of King [[George VI]] and [[HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother|Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother]].

In Britain, she was referred to formally as "Her Majesty the Queen", but was generally called simply "the Queen". Her full title, by virtue of the Royal Titles Act of 1953, was: "Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of Her other Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith".

In Britain, she was referred to formally as "Her Majesty the Queen", but was generally called simply "the Queen". Her full title, by virtue of the Royal Titles Act of 1953, was: "Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of Her other Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith".

== Role within the Church of England ==

== Role within the Church of England ==

 

Since Queen Elizabeth took the throne, she took the role of "Defender of the Faith and Supreme Governor of the Church of England".  Archbishops and bishops are appointed by the Queen on the advice of the Prime Minister, who considers the names selected by a Church Commission.<ref>[http://www.royal.gov.uk/MonarchUK/QueenandChurch/QueenandtheChurchofEngland.aspx Official Website of the British Monarchy:] Queen and the Church of England</ref> They take an oath of allegiance to The Queen on appointment and may not resign without Royal authority.

Since Queen Elizabeth has taken the throne she has taken the role of "Defender of the Faith and Supreme Governor of the Church of England".  Archbishops and bishops are appointed by the Queen on the advice of the Prime Minister, who considers the names selected by a Church Commission.<ref>[http://www.royal.gov.uk/MonarchUK/QueenandChurch/QueenandtheChurchofEngland.aspx Official Website of the British Monarchy:] Queen and the Church of England</ref> They take an oath of allegiance to The Queen on appointment and may not resign without Royal authority.

In parliament the Queen's position in the Church of England is represented by a selection of Priests, known as the Lords Spiritual, taking positions in the [[House of Lords]].  In recent times, however, it has been discussed in the [[House of Commons]] that the Lords Spiritual have their positions removed.

In parliament the Queen's position in the Church of England is represented by a selection of Priests, known as the Lords Spiritual, taking positions in the [[House of Lords]].  In recent times, however, it has been discussed in the [[House of Commons]] that the Lords Spiritual have their positions removed.