Sarah Mullaly is enthroned as first female Archbishop of Canterbury

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Sarah Mullaly has been enthroned as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury - and the first woman to take the role.

In typically eccentric British tradition, Mullaly had to knock on the door of Canterbury Cathedral to be let in, a tradition which, of course, dates back centuries.

Mullaly - a former NHS Chief Nursing Officer - was chosen by the King to take the role.

The ancient tradition was attended by the Prince and Princess of Wales and by Anglican clergy from around the world.

The Archbishop of Canterbury is the most senior cleric within the Anglican Church (like the Catholic Church's Pope) and is considered third in the Church of England hierarchy after Jesus and the Monarch.

One of the tasks of the Archbishop of Canterbury is to crown the new Monarch at Westminster Abbey. It could be Mullaly who crowns heir to the throne Prince William, Prince of Wales.

 

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Ancient ceremony takes place as new Archbishop of Canterbury is enthroned



Sarah Mullaly is only the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury. So you can see how rare this is. It's like a Coronation.

The 106th Archbishop of Canterbury knocked on the door of Canterbury Cathedral pleading to be let in as those inside asked "Who are you and why do you request entry?"

You've got to love the British and their ancient traditions...