She was a constant presence in my life and an inspiration to countless millions across the globe. I was deeply honoured to be invited to write a new anthem 'Who Shall Separate Us?' for the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

On Twitter, MacMillan said he was 'deeply honoured' to be invited to write the song. The song, Who Shall Separate Us?, set words from Romans 8 to new music written by Scottish composer James MacMillan. The Archbishop of Canterbury then gave a commendation, which was followed by another song specially commissioned for the funeral service. It was followed by another hymn, Blaenwern, which was sung by attendees. (Ben Stansall/Reuters)īritish Prime Minister Liz Truss then gave a reading, after which attendees sang The Lord's My Shepherd, a hymn that held special meaning for the Queen: It was sung at her wedding to Prince Philip in 1947.įollowing a sermon by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the choir sang My Soul, There Is a Country, set by Hubert Parry, which the palace described as 'an Anthem of great hope.'Īfter a series of prayers from other church leaders, the choir sang O Taste and See How Gracious the Lord Is, which was composed for Elizabeth's coronation in 1953. Members of the Royal Family, front right, and church leaders sing during the funeral.

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