Prayers to mark the passing of the Queen — and a revised Prayer for the Royal Family — were recited in synagogues on Shabbat.

For Orthodox communities, Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis issued a prayer for the Queen, which observed that “in an age of profound change, she signified order and justice; and in times of tension, she offered generosity of spirit.

“A defender of faith with an unfailing sense of duty, she was a steadfast guardian of liberty, a symbol of unity and a champion of justice in all the lands of her dominion.

“In life, she was a most gracious monarch, who occupied a throne of distinction and honour. In death, may her legacy inspire the nations of the world to live together in righteousness and in peace.”

The tribute featured in services before the Prayer for the Royal Family, amended for the reign of King Charles. It is among the most familiar prayers in the liturgy, not least because it is traditionally recited in English in mainstream Orthodox synagogues.

Liberal Judaism president Rabbi Alexandra Wright wrote the prayer marking the Queen’s passing that was included in services held by its communities.

Expressing “grief and sorrow”, it went on to note that “during the 70 years of her reign, during which she saw many upheavals and changes, she served her people with enduring devotion and grace, uniting races, creeds and tongues with outstretched hand and cheerful countenance.

“In times of turmoil and distress, she sought comfort from her faith and led by example, speaking truth, abiding by her oath of majesty, accepting the discipline of her sovereignty and serving God with humility and intent.

“She worked with abiding and conscientious duty for the good of all her people, overcoming her own trials and tribulations to unite us as one humanity, whose purpose it is to do God’s will for the good of all people.”

In Reform congregations, there was a prayer to bless “our Sovereign Lord, King Charles, and to guide the government of this country”.