Who is Dean of Windsor David Conner? – The Sun | The Sun

DEAN OF WINDSOR, David Conner is not new to the Royal Family.

Find out more about the Dean that officiated most royal family weddings.

Who is the Dean of Windsor, David Conner?

David Conner was born in Kent on April 6, 1947, and was educated at Oxford University.

He was ordained as a deacon in 1971, becoming the chaplain of St Edward's School in Oxford short after.

Conner held the post of the Vicar of Great St Mary's Cambridge from 1987 until 1994, where he was consecrated Bishop of Lynn.

Between 2001 and 2009, he also occupied the post of Bishop to the Forces, the effective head of the Anglican church for the British Armed Forces.

In the 2010 New Years Honours the bishop was awarded Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (KCVO).

When was the Dean of Windsor appointed and what has he done?

He has been the Dean of Windsor since 1998, which means he also holds the title of Registrar of the Garter – a prestigious order of knights dating back to 1348.

The eyes of the world were on St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, as Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank tied the knot in October 2018.

And the man at the centre of it all tasked with delivering the Royal Wedding service was David Conner, the Dean of Windsor.

He was on hand to officiate when Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank made their marriage vows – as he did for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle just five months before.

He also gave Eugenie and Jack traditional pre-marital guidance counselling.

He said: "As a couple they come across as just the perfect couple.
"They are very natural with each other, they obviously love one another but they also have a lot of fun together and it's been a real pleasure to work with them."

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What is the Dean of Windsor's role in the Queen's funeral?

The Dean of Windsor will be conducting the Queen's funeral service.

When Her Majesty's coffin is being lowered into the Royal Vault, the Dean will say a Psalm and the Commendation before Garter King of Arms pronounces the Queen's styles and titles.

Later on that evening, there will be a Private Burial at The King George VI Memorial Chapel which will also be conducted by the Duke himself.

Is the Dean of Windsor married and does he have any children?

The Dean of Windsor has been maried to Jayne Maria Evans since 1969.

The couple lives in Windsor and has two sons.

The Dean leaves his family and private life away from the public eye.

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