Church of Scotland

The change has been driven by a sharp decline in the number of people describing themselves as being Church of Scotland or Roman Catholic.

The Church of Scotland is "partially opposed" to the legislation becoming law, but says its official position is currently under review.

In 2017, the pontiff said his church enjoyed a relationship of "true fraternity" with the Church of Scotland.

The Moderator of the Church of Scotland, the Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson, expressed his condolences following the pope's death.

Ms Fraser says that Warwick, a Church of Scotland minister who had preached to King Charles, had befriended Hugh, Roddy and David years earlier.