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But Welby's version of his part in the Smyth scandal, and his reflections on his time in Lambeth Palace, are now laid out for the record.

There will also be a procession along the Covid-19 memorial wall in London, which runs beside the River Thames, that ends with a ceremony outside Lambeth Palace.

Lambeth Palace said he would not be giving any interviews before leaving his role, which he is doing on Monday on his 69th birthday.

On Monday, the feast of Epiphany in the Christian calendar, Mr Welby will attend two services at Lambeth Palace, a Eucharist at lunchtime and Evensong later in the day.

After spending little time in public since his resignation, Mr Welby is expected to spend his final day leading the Church of England privately at his London base of Lambeth Palace.