Sir Harry Pilkington shared two pieces of advice with his nephew Justin Walker: "First of all, never believe anything you read in the press because we control it. And secondly, never ever believe a politician when they say they can do something because they can’t unless we say they can."

The Archbishop of Canterbury's resignation, Justin Welby, has received significant attention and raised many questions regarding the circumstances surrounding his departure. This article reviews the reasons behind his resignation and its implications for the Church of England.