Enthronement of Archbishop of Canterbury, Robert Runcie

Mar. 03, 1980 - Mar. 03, 1980 - Canterbury, England, United Kingdom - The Enthronement ceremony of the 102nd Archbishop of Canterbury, 58 year old ROBERT RUNCIE, took place in Canterbury Cathedral today. More than 3, 000 guests which included British Royalty attended the ceremony. Archbishop Runcie enthroned in ancient splendour walks in procession in Canterbury Cathedral, watched by PRINCE CHARLES, back row second from left, and PRINCESS MARGARET, LORD HAILSHAM, Lord Chancellor, the speaker of the House of Commons, Rt Hon GEORGE THOMAS, and next to him is the Prime Minister MARGARET THATCHER during the ceremony

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