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What is the role of the Archbishop of Canterbury?
- The head of all Christian churches in the UK
- The most senior bishop in the Church of England
- Head of the Roman Catholic Church in England
- The monarch's personal chaplain
Why this is the correct answer
The Archbishop of Canterbury is the senior bishop and principal leader of the Church of England, which is the established church of England. The Archbishop presides over the Church's general governance and plays an important role in national ceremonial events, including coronations. There are 114 Anglican dioceses in England, all ultimately under the Archbishop's authority.