Marriage rooted in Christ, says Sentamu
The Duke of Edinburgh and the Queen's marriage was so strong because they were "so deeply rooted in Jesus Christ", Dr John Sentamu has said.
The former of archbishop of York said he and the duke had first discussed faith when Philip was deeply troubled about his children and their marriages.
Dr Sentamu said: "He really was feeling very, very sorry for some of the things that were happening in his family, particularly his sons.
"He said, 'What would you say to me about the trouble that was happening with all my family?'
"I said, 'Well, your royal highness, you are a family like any other family, and every family goes through good times and bad times.
"'The important thing for me is that you should realise that if people are married they are not just a couple, there is a third and that's Jesus Christ, and they should begin to go to Jesus Christ'.
"He said, 'Of course, the Queen and I are so strong in Jesus Christ'."
Dr Sentamu said Philip had asked him top ray for his children and he had done so during the dinner.
He told the Andrew Marr Show: "There was this unbelievable depth of his rootedness, because (Philip) was so rooted in Christ, he didn't have any problem in relating to people about their faith or people who didn't believe.
"His faith was so strong, rooted in Christ, rooted in reality, rooted in his family, that actually he could be a free person. I have not met a couple that are so free. Her Majesty is exactly the same."