Archbishop of Canterbury convicted of speeding days after the Coronation

The Archbishop of Canterbury has been convicted of speeding just days after crowning King Charles III.

Justin Welby, 67, was prosecuted at a private hearing on Wednesday, May 10. After pleading guilty he was landed with a legal bill of £510 and three penalty points on his licence.

He was caught driving 25mph in a 20mph limit along the Albert Embankment in London.

It happened on October 2 last year as he was on his way back to his residence in London, Lambeth Palace.

Days earlier, the Archbishop played a crucial role in the Coronation of King Charles III.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠

The Archbishop of Canterbury places St Edward’s Crown on The King’s anointed head. The clergy, congregation and choir all cry ‘God Save The King’.#Coronation pic.twitter.com/kGrV3W0bky

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 6, 2023

The Evening Standard reported Lambeth Palace said the Archbishop admitted the offence but was unaware of the case being dealt with in court.

The press office said “admin errors” hindered three efforts to pay the fine and resolve the matter.

Feature image: Jonty Herman/Lambeth Palace