Who is the head of the Church of England?

Okay, let's talk about the Church of England and its head. The Church of England's origins are really interesting, stemming from a break with the Roman Catholic Church way back in the 16th century during the reign of King Henry VIII. He wanted to divorce his first wife, Catherine of Aragon, but the Pope wouldn't allow it. So, Henry declared himself the Supreme Head of the Church of England in 1534 through the Act of Supremacy. This was a huge turning point in English history! Now, fast forward to today, and the Monarch, whether it's a King or Queen, still holds the title of Supreme Governor of the Church of England. It's a symbolic role, but it signifies the close relationship between the Crown and the Church. The Archbishop of Canterbury is the most senior cleric and spiritual leader, but the ultimate head, in a formal sense, remains the Monarch. So, while the Prime Minister has a role in government and the Duke of Edinburgh was a member of the Royal Family, neither of them have any official position within the Church's hierarchy. The Pope, of course, is the head of the Roman Catholic Church, a completely separate entity.