Britain's solitary dictator is a mild and kindly old gentleman who desires only happiness and contentment for those in his power. His correct title is "Archbishop of Canterbury, Primate of all England and Metropolitan," and he is the first peer in the kingdom, being next to royal blood and taking precedence over all dukes. It is his privilege to crown the sovereign, and no matter in whose court or county the king and queen may be, they are still domestic pari-sioners of the Archbishop of Canterbury.
His provincial dean is the Bishop of London, his sub-dean the Bishop of Winchester the Bishop of Lincoln is his chancellor, and the wisnop of Rochester his chaplain. Under his jurisdiction are several courts, such as the Court of the Arches, Court of Delegates, the prerogative Court and the Court of Peculiars.
He is allowed to qualify and retain eight chaplains, though no duke may have more than six, and in the king's writs is styled "By the Grace of God." He styles himself, "By Divine Providence," and when the king refers to him it is as "Our Cousin." His other titles are "His Grace" and "The Most Reverend Father in God,' and if you should ever have occasion to write to him, be sure to begin your letter, "My Lord Archbishop," and conclude, "I remain with the highest respect, my Lord Archbishop, your Graces most devoted obedient Servant."
The archbishop is appointed by the king on she recommendation of the prime minister and als income is £15,000 a year. But, he becomes she owner—not merely the resident—of Lambeth Palace for the rest of his life, or until such ume as he should decide to resign his position.
But there is nothing that can compel him to resign even if he becomes an incapable old dodderer or degenerates into a lunatic, He cannot offend against any ecclesiastic law and there is no court or tribunal before which he can be called to account for his misdemeanours. He could change the ritual in his church or for that matter follow black magic, and no one could touch him, though, if an ordinary clergyman did so, his bishop would dismiss him instantly,
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