Throughout history, Archbishops of Canterbury have played a significant role in advising and guiding members of the British Royal Family on a variety of issues.
T he Archbishop of Canterbury is a spiritual leader in the Church of England and has historically played an important role in advising members of the royal family on religious and moral matter s. Archbishop Welby can be relieved that his role as mediator and advisor to the Royal Family is less fraught with political danger compared to the role of Cardinal Wolsey in the time of Henry VIII. Cardinal Wolsey's failure to secure the Pope's agreement for Henry's annulment led to accusations of treason and ultimately led to his downfall. Despite his best efforts, Wolsey was unable to avoid being stripped of his position, assets, and power, and he died before he could be tried for treason. Archbishop Welby will not face similar consequences if his efforts do not succeed. Archbishop Justine Welby Thomas Tenison was successful in mediating tensions between William III and Anne, his sister-in-law. Tenison helped reconcile the two, as their enmity was seen as a threat to the stability ...