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The British monarch (currently, Queen [[Elizabeth II]]) is the Supreme Governor of the Church of England making her the titular head of the Anglican Church. The monarch also bears the title Defender of the Faith. A 1701 law, still in effect, prevents a Roman Catholic or spouse of a Roman Catholic from becoming king or queen.<ref> See [http://www.statutelaw.gov.uk/content.aspx?activeTextDocId=1565208 Text]</ref>
The British monarch (currently, Queen [[Elizabeth II]]) is the Supreme Governor of the Church of England making her the titular head of the Anglican Church. The monarch also bears the title Defender of the Faith. A 1701 law, still in effect, prevents a Roman Catholic or spouse of a Roman Catholic from becoming king or queen.<ref> See [http://www.statutelaw.gov.uk/content.aspx?activeTextDocId=1565208 Text]</ref>
The [[Archbishop of Canterbury]] is the [[Primate]] of the church.
The [[Archbishop of Canterbury]] is the [[Primate]] of the church, and is an ''ex officio'' member of Britain's House of Lords, along with twenty other bishops. Recent moves to appoint Roman Catholic bishops have been disapproved by parliament.
The principal book of worship in Anglican churches is the [[Book of Common Prayer]]. Most churches in England still follow the liturgy set down in it, despite moves to modernize the language - all of which were rejected by the Bishops.
The principal book of worship in Anglican churches is the [[Book of Common Prayer]]. Most churches in England still follow the liturgy set down in it, despite moves to modernize the language - all of which were rejected by the Bishops.