Primate of All England

A year later, he was named the hundred and fifth Primate of All England.

Two thrones The archbishop is be enthroned on two different seats - first in the diocesan throne as bishop of Canterbury, then in the Chair of Augustine as Primate of All England.

Officially, the Primate of All England enjoys a public status that belies the empty pews.

Archbishop Sentamu did not indicate in a statement whether he expected to become what is called the Primate of all England in succession to Archbishop Williams.

To the sons of our Holy Mother, the Church, under whose notice, these present letters shall come, William, by Divine permission, Archbishop of Canterbury, Primate of all England, and Legate of the Apostolic See, wishes eternal health in the Lord.