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Today, positions like the Archbishop of Canterbury are formally chosen by the monarch, but in practice they always follow the suggestion of the Prime Minister. Obviously this wasn't always the case, but when did it change? I know it was by the time of William IV that the monarchy had virtually no power, but did this apply to his status as Head of the Church too? When did it change - did George III, who was pretty assertive in his power when he could, appoint bishops for example?
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