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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 Communion. The British Monarch also bears the title 'Defender of the Faith'. A law dating from 1701, 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 Communion. The British Monarch also bears the title 'Defender of the Faith'. A law dating from 1701, 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]], the head of the Holy See of Canterbury, is the head of the Communion, and is seen as the 'Anglican Pope'. He has the ability to canonize saints, a notable example being Saint King [[Charles I]], the martyr.
The [[Archbishop of Canterbury]], the head of the Holy See of Canterbury, is the head of the Communion, and is seen as the 'Anglican Pope'. He has the ability to canonize saints, a notable example being Saint King [[Charles I]], the martyr. He can veto the appointment of any bishop.
The principal book of worship in Anglican churches is the [[Book of Common Prayer]] created by [[Thomas Cranmer]].
The principal book of worship in Anglican churches is the [[Book of Common Prayer]] created by [[Thomas Cranmer]].