Installation of the Archbishop of Canterbury
Get updates and reporting from Canterbury Cathedral as Archbishop Sarah Mullally is installed and guests from across the Anglican Communion gather for the service.
The 106th Archbishop of Canterbury is installed – sitting in the Seat of St Augustine
The 106th Archbishop of Canterbury is installed - sitting in the Seat of St Augustine, at Canterbury Cathedral.
Photo credit: Neil Turner / Lambeth Palace
The Archbishop of Canterbury stands on the steps at the entrance to her Cathedral
The Archbishop of Canterbury stands on the steps at the West Door to her Cathedral. When the Archbishop arrived she knocked on the door three times with her pastoral staff. The doors were opened and a fanfare was sounded.
The Arrival of the Royals
Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales arrive at the service.
Guests start to gather for the Installation service
Guests start to gather for the Installation service.
Preparing for the service
Guests are arriving at the Installation service in Canterbury Cathedral with members of the Royal Guards present.
British Royal Guards present at the Installation service
British Royal Guards are present at today’s Installation service at Canterbury Cathedral.
The Archbishop of Cape Town meets with the media
The Most Reverend Dr. Thabo Makgoba, the Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town and Metropolitan of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa spoke with the BBC today ahead of the Installation service.
The Rt Revd Vicentia Kgabe chats to the BBC
The Rt Revd Vicentia Kgabe from the Diocese of Pretoria has been speaking to the BBC this morning about this historic day.
Media are gathered to cover the day
The media are gathering outside Canterbury Cathedral to cover the story of this historic day.
The Compass Rose – A Symbol of the Anglican Communion
From north, south, east and west, it is a joy that so many Anglicans from around the world are in Canterbury today to mark the Installation of the Archbishop of Canterbury. The Compass Rose, on the floor of Canterbury Cathedral, is a symbol of the Anglican Communion. Find out more about its history and symbolism.
Download the Order of Service
Want to follow along with the main readings and moments in the Installation? Download the Order of Service.
Watch the livestream of the Installation service
The Installation service of the Archbishop of Canterbury will be livestreamed by The Church of England on YouTube. Join us online for this historic service.
Livestream link for the Installation service of the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury
Rehearsals for the Installation service have taken place
Rehearsals for the Installation service of the Archbishop of Canterbury took place today at Canterbury Cathedral. The full service on Wednesday March 25 will welcome over 2000 people.
