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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Aine Fox

2,000 to gather for historic service for first female Archbishop of Canterbury

Archbishop of Canterbury Dame Sarah Mullally will finally be installed – or enthroned – at a ceremony in Canterbury Cathedral next week (Gareth Fuller/PA) - (PA Wire)

The Church of England’s first woman appointed to its top ministry role has spoken of the “immense privilege” she feels ahead of her official enthronement.

Dame Sarah Mullally is expected to arrive in Canterbury on Sunday, at the end of a six-day walking pilgrimage from London.

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