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Prince William Signals Steady Course on Church Role After Archbishop’s Enthronement

The visit signaled a continuity-first approach to his future duty as head of the Church of England.

Overview

  • The Prince and Princess of Wales attended the installation of Dame Sarah Mullally at Canterbury Cathedral, where she became the first woman to serve as Archbishop of Canterbury.
  • He has built a warm rapport with Archbishop Sarah and shares an aim to make the Church feel more accessible to the people it serves.
  • He will one day lead the Church of England as Supreme Governor and hold the title Defender of the Faith.
  • Recent reports describe his beliefs as a quiet faith, and he is not a regular churchgoer like King Charles or the late Queen.
  • Royal commentator Jennie Bond said he is unlikely to push major change, and some media cast that as stepping back without any official policy shift.