Hosting the Installation of the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury
The Installation of the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, will take place at Canterbury Cathedral on Wednesday 25 March 2026, the Feast of the Annunciation.
Historically known as an enthronement, the Installation marks the symbolic start of the Archbishop of Canterbury’s public ministry in the Church of England and across the Anglican Communion.
Rooted in centuries of tradition, the service will look forward with the hope of Jesus Christ - and celebrate the diversity of the Church of England, the nation and the Anglican Communion today.
The service will be broadcast live from 2.30pm on BBC One and the Church of England's YouTube channel.
The recording will also be available to watch afterwards.
Watch on YouTube Watch on BBC One Order of Service (PDF) Order of Service - Large Print (PDF)
For more than 1,400 years Canterbury Cathedral has been a place where faith, learning and community meet.
Today it welcomes people from across the world seeking reflection, connection and meaning.
With Archbishop Sarah’s guidance, Canterbury Cathedral renews it commitment to widen access, deepen community engagement, protect heritage and the environment, and strengthen its role as a global centre of Pilgrimage.