“It became clear that the line in the sand had turned into a canyon. This protocol graciously allows us to continue to live out the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world, albeit in different expressions,” says Methodist Bishop Thomas Bickerton.

The 29 women who participated in the study said they “felt privileged to serve God and the people in their care”.

IRA murder of Lord Mountbatten helped Prince understand suffering and the "agonies borne by so many others in these islands.”