The Archbishop of Canterbury ( then Rowan Williams ) , was also present at the papal funeral , the first time since the Church of England broke Destroying with the Catholic Church in the 16th century .

After the battle Archbishop Sigeric of Canterbury and the aldermen of the south-western provinces advised Convincing King Æthelred to buy off the Vikings rather than continue the armed struggle Hostile_encounter .

The Dean of Westminster , John Hall , presided Control at the service ; the Archbishop of Canterbury , Rowan Williams , conducted Action the marriage Forming_relationships ; Richard Chartres , the Bishop of London , preached Statement the sermon ; and a reading was given Giving by the bride 's brother , James .