Yesterday, on 25 March 2026, Sarah Mullally, the first ever female Archbishop of Canterbury, was installed at Canterbury Cathedral. She will serve as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury.
Archbishop Sarah legally became Archbishop of Canterbury in January, but her installation at Canterbury Cathedral marks the symbolic start of her public ministry in the Church of England and the Anglican Communion.
Over 2,000 people attended yesterday’s installation service in Canterbury Cathedral, including members of the Royal Family, the Government, clergy and lay people from the Canterbury and London dioceses, the wider Church of England, the General Synod, Primates from the Anglican Communion, Bishops, Deans, interfaith leaders, and representatives from charities, schools and the NHS.
The Prince of Wales, accompanied by the Princess of Wales, represented the King and the Royal Family. The Prime Minister, Keir Starmer MP, and the Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch MP, were also there alongside other key figures from the Government and Parliament. Also in attendance were representatives from the Vatican, as well as leaders of the Roman Catholic Church across the British Isles, the Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox Churches, and other major Christian denominations.
Bishop Ruth attended the service and met with Archbishop Sarah Mullally and other female Bishops to pray together before the service.
The Diocese of Liverpool joins in prayer for the Archbishop of Canterbury as she steps into this new journey of ministry.
