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Difference between Primate of All England and Primate of England

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Primate of All England—the Archbishop of Canterbury:

  • In England both the archbishops are primates, the archbishop of Canterbury being entitled “primate of all England.”

Primate of England—the Archbishop of York:

  • The parish clerk was duly authorized by the Primate of England to monotone the Psalms at Matins and Evensong.