It's Official: Carey is Archbishop of Canterbury
Episcopal News Service. April 4, 1991 [91094A]
In a simple but tradition-laden ceremony, a royal commission on March 27 confirmed the election of Dr. George Carey as spiritual leader of the Anglican Communion. The commission, consisting of the archbishop of York and eight senior bishops, acknowledged in the Church of St. Mary-le-Bow in the City of London that Carey had been duly chosen and elected. Following custom, the lord mayor of London was the first person to shake the hand of the new archbishop of Canterbury. The confirmation of election ceremony dates back to the Appointment of Bishops Act of 1534. Carey will be enthroned in Canterbury Cathedral on April 19, and will then be in full possession of his see.