Russian Patriarch Kirill says queen was symbol of tradition for Europe

Patriarch Kirill, head of the Russian Orthodox Church said on Friday that Queen Elizabeth II was a symbol of historic traditions for the whole of Europe.

In a statement on the website of the Russian Orthodox Church Kirill, a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the queen was "an example of the highest culture".

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