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Life in the UK Test Practice Question · Ho & Duck: Key Facts — Society

Who formally selects the Archbishop of Canterbury?

Correct answer: The monarch, in practice acting on the Prime Minister's recommendation

Nominally, the reigning sovereign is responsible for appointing the Archbishop of Canterbury, but the actual decision is put forward by the Prime Minister based on proposals from a dedicated Church committee.

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