book of common prayer

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The tag 'book of common prayer' covers discussions about the Book of Common Prayer, a historic ecclesiastical book in the English language. Recent content highlights a thread about a printing error in new versions published by Cambridge University Press, which mistakenly listed King Charles III as ruler of France and Ireland. The thread explains that Cambridge University Press, as the King's Printer, publishes the Book of Common Prayer for the Crown and updates the text as instructed by the Church of England, such as after a monarch's death. This tag is relevant for users interested in religious texts, publishing errors, or historical ecclesiastical documents.
  1. NEWS King Charles made ruler of France in historical blunder

    New versions of one of the oldest ecclesiastical books in the English language are being withdrawn from sale after they mistakenly stated that Charles III was the King of France and Ireland. Cambridge University Press, known as the King’s Printer, publishes the Book of Common Prayer on behalf of...