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The archbishop made the short walk from his official Canterbury residence to the cathedral

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Tradition dictates that he knocks on the west door, in a humble request for entry

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The archbishop's throne is the ancient Chair of St Augustine

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The occasion is of great importance to the Anglican Church

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Prime Minister Tony Blair is said to get on well with the archbishop, despite differing views on Iraq

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The ceremony marks the enthronement of the 104th Archbishop of Canterbury

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The archbishop's robes were a gift from the people of Wales

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Dr Williams is the first Welsh-born archbishop in modern times

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Security was tight throughout the ceremony