News archive

An archive of news stories from Westminster Abbey, dating from 2003 to the present day.

Abbey welcomes Archbishop of Canterbury

Abbey welcomes Archbishop of Canterbury

Friday, 5th June 2026

Photograph showing the backs of the audience attending a panel discussion, sitting within the Nave of Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey Institute explores the story of democracy

Wednesday, 3rd June 2026

Chilean Navy honours Admiral Lord Cochrane

Chilean Navy honours Admiral Lord Cochrane

Friday, 22nd May 2026

Inspectors praise Abbey Choir School

Inspectors praise Abbey Choir School

Monday, 18th May 2026

Duchess of Edinburgh attends service for Florence Nightingale

Duchess of Edinburgh attends service for Florence Nightingale

Tuesday, 12th May 2026

Princess of Wales marks ANZAC Day

Princess of Wales marks ANZAC Day

Saturday, 25th April 2026

Nave ceiling repairs reveal spectacular views

Nave ceiling repairs reveal spectacular views

Thursday, 23rd April 2026

Family of author Sophie Kinsella support Abbey’s Sacristy project

Family of author Sophie Kinsella support Abbey’s Sacristy project

Wednesday, 22nd April 2026

The Reverend Jennifer Adams-Massmann installed as Canon Steward and Archdeacon

The Reverend Jennifer Adams-Massmann installed as Canon Steward and Archdeacon

Wednesday, 8th April 2026

Nigerian President welcomed to the Abbey

Nigerian President welcomed to the Abbey

Thursday, 19th March 2026