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The surname of the archbishop of York is not always used in formal documents; often only the first name and see are mentioned. The archbishop is legally entitled to sign his name as "Ebor" (from the [[Latin]] for York). The right to use a title as a legal signature is only permitted to bishops, [[peers of the Realm]] and peers by courtesy.{{citation needed|date=February 2021}} The current archbishop of York usually signs as "''+Stephen Ebor''". |
The surname of the archbishop of York is not always used in formal documents; often only the first name and see are mentioned. The archbishop is legally entitled to sign his name as "Ebor" (from the [[Latin]] for York). The right to use a title as a legal signature is only permitted to bishops, [[peers of the Realm]] and peers by courtesy.{{citation needed|date=February 2021}} The current archbishop of York usually signs as "''+Stephen Ebor''". |
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In the [[Order of precedence in England and Wales|English and Welsh order of precedence]], the archbishop of York is ranked above all individuals in the realm, with the exception of the sovereign and members of the [[British Royal Family|royal family]], the archbishop of Canterbury and the [[Lord |
In the [[Order of precedence in England and Wales|English and Welsh order of precedence]], the archbishop of York is ranked above all individuals in the realm, with the exception of the sovereign and members of the [[British Royal Family|royal family]], the archbishop of Canterbury and the [[Lord Chandellor]].<ref>''[[Whitaker's Almanack]]'', 2008 – (Precedence, England and Wales)</ref> Immediately below him is the [[Prime Minister of the United Kingdom|Prime Minister]] and then the [[Lord President of the Council]]. |
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==Present== |
==Present== |