{"id":2345037,"date":"2026-03-25T15:34:15","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T15:34:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2345037"},"modified":"2026-03-25T15:34:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T15:34:15","slug":"kate-middleton-joins-prince-william-as-he-steps-in-for-king-for-moment-in-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/kate-middleton-joins-prince-william-as-he-steps-in-for-king-for-moment-in-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Kate Middleton joins Prince William as he steps in for King for moment in history"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_4134d2\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">The Prince and Princess of Wales have been at Canterbury Cathedral today to attend the enthronement of the new Archbishop of Canterbury, Dame Sarah Mullally &#8211; the first woman to take on the role<\/h2>\n<p><button class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36922576\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"The Prince and Princess of Wales arrive at Canterbury Cathedral today \" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">The Prince and Princess of Wales arrive at Canterbury Cathedral today <cite aria-label=\"Image: PA\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: PA)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The Prince and<a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/kate-middleton\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\"> Princess of Wales<\/a> have attended the historic enthronement of the new Archbishop of Canterbury today.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The couple, on behalf of the King, joined a 2,000-strong congregation this afternoon at Canterbury Cathedral to see Dame Sarah Mullally installed as the first-ever female to become the most senior archbishop in the Church of England. It is customary for the heir to the throne to be at the installation rather than the monarch.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">On arrival, William and Kate, wearing a checked Suzannah grey coat and a large hat that she held on to in windy weather, were greeted at the doors of the cathedral before being introduced to a line up of clergy and walking in a procession to their seats.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36922647\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36922647\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Prince and Princess of Wales at Canterbury Cathedral today for the enthronement of the new Archbishop of Canterbury\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36922647.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Archbishop-of-Canterbury-Enthronementjpgfor-the-i.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36922647.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_Archbishop-of-Canterbury-Enthronementjpgfor-the-i.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36922647.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Archbishop-of-Canterbury-Enthronementjpgfor-the-i.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36922647.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Archbishop-of-Canterbury-Enthronementjpgfor-the-i.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"The Prince and Princess of Wales at Canterbury Cathedral today for the enthronement of the new Archbishop of Canterbury\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">The Prince and Princess of Wales at Canterbury Cathedral today for the enthronement of the new Archbishop of Canterbury<cite aria-label=\"Image: PA\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: PA)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Before her enthronement, on Sunday, the new Archbishop arrived at Canterbury Cathedral following a 87-mile pilgrimage ahead of her installation. As well as being the first woman to hold the role, Dame Sarah is the first Archbishop of Canterbury in modern history to undertake the pilgrimage.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Alongside her husband Eamonn, she set off from St Paul\u2019s Cathedral in London last Tuesday afternoon, enjoying mild <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/weather\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">weather<\/a> and bright sunshine for the first steps of her journey to Canterbury Cathedral.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Before William and Kate&#8217;s attendance at the ceremony today, the Prince of Wales hoped he could &#8220;draw a line in the sand&#8221; when it comes to questions about his faith.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36922629\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36922629\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.39\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The couple are led through Canterbury Cathedral by the Dean of Canterbury, the Very Revd Dr David Monteith\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36922629.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Archbishop-of-Canterbury-Enthronementjpguple.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36922629.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_Archbishop-of-Canterbury-Enthronementjpguple.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36922629.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Archbishop-of-Canterbury-Enthronementjpguple.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36922629.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Archbishop-of-Canterbury-Enthronementjpguple.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"The couple are led through Canterbury Cathedral by the Dean of Canterbury, the Very Revd Dr David Monteith\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">The couple are led through Canterbury Cathedral by the Dean of Canterbury, the Very Revd Dr David Monteith<cite aria-label=\"Image: PA\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: PA)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Unlike the King or his late<a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/the-queen\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\"> grandmother Elizabeth II<\/a>, William, 43, is not known to be a regular churchgoer or a devout Christian. It had led to questions about his personal faith, especially as he will be Supreme Governor of the Church of England and known as &#8216;Defender of the Faith&#8217; when he becomes King.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">There had also been speculation that William may consider not taking on the formal role held by the country\u2019s monarchs since <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/henry-viii\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Henry VIII<\/a>. However, sources close to the future King have spoken out about his &#8220;quiet faith&#8221; and &#8220;commitment to the Church of England&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">One told <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thetimes.com\/uk\/royal-family\/article\/william-prince-wales-christianity-church-england-x8cqv66c7?gaa_at=eafs&amp;gaa_n=AWEtsqdTC1vkeYZEGbLFzlVZgrVqDC1_LyVv9E5EeegzCYCNmMmiEjAf4JmF8U3_S9c%3D&amp;gaa_ts=69bfd8f5&amp;gaa_sig=vqy7O6Nu73w_gMHcEwrsx1oh_iBcleTLHJVCMdBeF_OZ2ZXgHUYblrfON_dM6te7gvswu_i_RlLr1ppXhiq7-g%3D%3D\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">The Sunday Times<\/a>: &#8220;This week is an opportunity to be very clear in people\u2019s minds, when he walks into Canterbury Cathedral, of where he stands. For him, it is a drawing of a line in the sand of where he\u2019s at, and it\u2019s really important that it [the question over his commitment to the Church] is cleared up.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36922577\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36922577\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Kate held on to her large hat in the windy weather \" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36922577.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Britain-Archbishop-of-Canterbury-26084540306860.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36922577.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_Britain-Archbishop-of-Canterbury-26084540306860.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36922577.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Britain-Archbishop-of-Canterbury-26084540306860.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36922577.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Britain-Archbishop-of-Canterbury-26084540306860.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Kate held on to her large hat in the windy weather \" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Kate held on to her large hat in the windy weather <cite aria-label=\"Image: AP\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: AP)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cHis feeling is, \u2018I might not be at church every day, but I believe in it, I want to support it and this is an important aspect of my role and the next role, and I will take it very seriously, in my own way\u2019.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">William was baptised at just six weeks old and had his confirmation aged 14 &#8211; just weeks before the untimely death of his mother, <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Princess DianaLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/princess-diana\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Princess Diana<\/a> in 1997.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">An aide to the Prince of Wales added: &#8220;The Prince of Wales\u2019s commitment to the Church of England is sometimes quieter than people expect, and for that reason it is not always fully understood.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;Those who know him well recognise that his connection to the Church, and to the sense of duty that comes with it, runs deep and is grounded in something personal and sincere. Faith, service and responsibility are themes that have long shaped the role he will one day inherit, and they are things he approaches in his own thoughtful way.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">William and his wife Kate <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/news\/royals\/kate-middleton-sends-hidden-message-36677337\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">have already met the new Archbishop of Canterbury, Dame Sarah, 63,<\/a> when they had an audience with her at Lambeth Palace last month.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">At the time, it was understood the visit reflected the importance the prince and princess place on faith and that the couple want to build a strong working relationship with the senior cleric, who like William is an <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Aston VillaLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/aston-villa-fc\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Aston Villa<\/a> fan. 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