A RESIDENTIARY Canon at Worcester Cathedral is set to become the youngest honorary Chaplain to the Queen.
Buckingham Palace recently announced Revd Georgina Byrne will be appointed as a Chaplain to Her Majesty, in addition to her duties at the Cathedral.
Chaplains to the Queen preach occasionally in the Chapel Royal in St James’ Palace, London, where they wear a scarlet cassock and special bronze badge.
There are currently 34 honorary chaplains to the Queen and when appointed, Revd Byrne will be the youngest.
The last Chaplain to the Queen in the Diocese of Worcester was the former Archdeacon of Worcester, the Venerable Frank Bentley.
Revd Byrne said: “I feel extremely privileged to have been honoured in this way. The letter from Buckingham Palace arrived like a very special gift just before Christmas and I’ve been smiling ever since.”
The Bishop of Worcester, Dr John Inge, said: “Canon Georgina Byrne is an outstanding priest and I’m delighted this has been recognised by Her Majesty the Queen.
“The great honour bestowed on her is good news for us at the Cathedral and in the Diocese. We can all bask in reflected glory.”
The Dean of Worcester, the Very Revd Peter Atkinson, said: “All at Worcester Cathedral will be delighted by the news of this honour for a popular and respected member of the cathedral community.”
