David John Stanton (born 10 October 1960) is an English priest, the present Sub-Dean and Archdeacon of Westminster. [1] In that role, he took part in the 2023 Coronation. [2]
David John Stanton (born 10 October 1960) is an English priest, the present Sub-Dean and Archdeacon of Westminster. [1] In that role, he took part in the 2023 Coronation. [2]
Stanton studied at the University of St Andrews, prepared for ordination at Ripon College Cuddesdon, was ordained deacon in 1985 and priest in 1986, [3] and undertook postgraduate studies at the University of Plymouth and the University of Exeter. [4]
He held the following church positions: [4]
He was appointed a Canon Residentiary of Westminster Abbey in 2013, [4] as Canon Treasurer and Almoner. [5]
He is a governor of Westminster School and of the University of Westminster, Vice Chair of Oxford University Research Ethics Committee (Humanities & Social Sciences Divisions), and a Distinguished Friend of Oxford University. [1] [6]
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