# Gavin Ashenden
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Gavin Roy Pelham Ashenden (born 3 June 1954) is a British Catholic layman, a former priest of the Church of England, and a former continuing Anglican bishop. He was an Honorary Chaplain to the Queen from 2008 until his resignation in 2017.
== Early life and education ==
Ashenden was born on 3 June 1954 in London, England, the son of Michael Roy Edward Ashenden and Carol Ashenden (née Simpson, now Salmon).
Church and Culture - August 29, 2026 - Dr Gavin Ashenden, former chaplain to Queen Elizabeth II, talks about the case of Jason Arday.
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The Cost of becoming Catholic
Gavin Ashenden is a former Anglican bishop whose life was turned upside-down when he decided to convert to Catholicism. He shares his story and gives us a special insight into what he has learned about Marian devotion.
Further Reading
The Proto-evangelium of James: An Early Window onto Marian Devo…
Raves in the Nave: Has St Paul’s Lost the Plot?
In this episode of Irreverend Faith and Current Affairs, Rev. Dr. Jamie Franklin is joined by Rev. Thomas Pelham for a wide-ranging discussion on two major stories.
First: Sadiq Khan celebrates a partnership between Fabric nightclub and St Paul’s Cathedral. Is this just another concert in a histori…
Lindsay Clancy Trial & Canada Pivots to EU
Hour 1 for 9/14/26
Drew and Dr. Gavin Ashenden discuss the connection between witchcraft and the Lindsay Clancy trial (2:23), the abortive mentality (8:46), driving division (13:01), growing concern over Clancy supporters (18:57), and the feminist movement (20:58). Then, Veronique De Rugy discusse…
Royal Revelations
Kevin discusses the day's major royal news following the release of Earl Spencer's new autobiography serialisation.
He is joined by several guests, including Dai Davies, former head of royal protection, Gavin Ashenden, famously the former Chaplain to the Queen and Robert Jobson, Author of The Winds…
Spencers vs Windsors: A Very British Civil War
Earl Spencer’s bombshell book takes aim at the King and the Royal Family nearly 30 years after the tragic death of Princess Diana. He alleges that the then Prince Charles was ‘gladly elated’ upon hearing of her death and claimed that she would ‘be forgotten’.
Ian Collins is joined by royal commenta…
Polanski Defeated
Today, Kevin’s top story focuses on Zack Polanski’s major by-election defeat. Kevin is joined by Luke Gittos and Gavin Ashenden to discuss the implications of the defeat, Polanski’s political future, and his battle to retain control of the Green Party.
Other topics include criticism of Green Party …
How to Kill the Terrorist
By Brad Miner
On December 3rd, Nidal Mailk Hasan will be executed by a firing squad. This will take place at the site of his crimes, the Ft. Hood U.S. Army base near Killeen, Texas, where, on November 5, 2009, Hasan, an Army doctor, fatally murdered 13 people and injured more than 30 others. There …
Powell Out
Today, Kevin O’Sullivan is joined by author and columnist Jake Wallis Simons to discuss the day’s biggest stories. They begin by examining reports that National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell is facing pressure following his wife’s comments calling for the Palestine Action ban to be lifted. They …
Church and Culture Hr 2 - October 24, 2026 - Dr Gavin Ashenden, former chaplain to Queen Elizabeth II, talks about the riots in France and the alliance between the Far Left and Islam.
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