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Sarah Mullally has been officially installed as the first woman to hold the position of Archbishop of Canterbury during a grand ceremony, marking a historic moment for the Anglican Church with hopes that she can restore its reputation.
Dame Sarah Mullally is expected to arrive in Canterbury on Sunday, at the end of a six-day walking pilgrimage from London
Sarah Mullally, a former cancer nurse, celebrates her election as the first woman to lead the Church of England, set to officially become the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Dame Sarah Mullally will become the first Archbishop of Canterbury in modern history to undertake the trek
Prince William, who believes in the Church of England, is reportedly keen to build a strong bond with the institution, with an aide noting his commitment is sometimes quieter than expected. He is also set to attend the investiture of Sarah Mullally as archbishop in Canterbury Cathedral alongside Princess Catherine.
Conservative Anglican groups in Nigeria and globally have decided against electing a rival leader to the Archbishop of Canterbury, a move that would have challenged the Church's first female head, Sarah Mullally.