Archbishop resigns

  • Wales
Dr Rowan Williams says it has been an immense privilege to serve as the Archbishop of Canterbury Credit: ITV Wales

Swansea born Dr Rowan Williams, the Archbishop of Canterbury, has announced he will stand down in December, after ten years in the post.

Dr Williams says stepping down had not been an easy decision and that is had been an "immense privilege" to serve as the 104th Archbishop of Canterbury.

The Archbishop of Wales, Dr Barry Morgan, today paid tribute to his work.

Our reporter Rob Osbourne takes a look back at Rowan Williams' career