'Here I am': Mullally enthroned as first female Archbishop of Canterbury

Mullally takes seat as Archbishop at Canterbury Cathedral
Prince William, Kate, PM Starmer among 2,000 guests
Mullally - a former nurse - installed as 106th Archbishop
Prayers and readings in many languages, including Urdu, recited
Ceremony reflects global reach of Anglican faith
CANTERBURY, England, March 25 (Reuters) - Sarah Mullally was enthroned ​as the Church of England's first female Archbishop of Canterbury on Wednesday, taking the helm as the spiritual leader of 85 million ‌Anglicans worldwide in a historic ceremony blending tradition with global symbolism.
The former nurse took her seat on the 13th-century Chair of St Augustine at Canterbury Cathedral before 2,000 guests, including heir-to-the-throne Prince William and his wife Kate, Prime Minister Keir Starmer and religious leaders.
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