News archive

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

The Princess of Wales smiling as she walks past the Abbey choir

Westminster Abbey prays for the health of The Princess of Wales

Friday, 22nd March 2024

Sir Stirling Moss driving the Mercedes-Benz W196 at the Grand Prix on England, Aintree 1955

Westminster Abbey to honour the life of Sir Stirling Moss

Thursday, 21st March 2024

Members of the Royal Family celebrate Commonwealth Day at the Abbey

Members of the Royal Family celebrate Commonwealth Day at the Abbey

Monday, 11th March 2024

The Duke of Kent talking to someone from the RNLI

Westminster Abbey marks the 200th anniversary of the RNLI

Monday, 4th March 2024

The Reverend Helena Bickley-Percival appointed Minor Canon and Chaplain

The Reverend Helena Bickley-Percival appointed Minor Canon and Chaplain

Sunday, 3rd March 2024

The Choristers of St Margaret's rehearsal

Patrons lend their support to the St Margaret’s Choristers

Friday, 1st March 2024

Scouts service 2024, Order of service in quire stalls

Scouts celebrate at annual Service of Thanksgiving

Friday, 23rd February 2024

The Princess Royal reveals a memorial to Ernest Shackleton as the Dean of Westminster watches

Westminster Abbey honours Sir Ernest Shackleton

Friday, 16th February 2024

A statue with paintings around it and stained glass in the background

New exhibition on Notre Dame de Paris opens

Wednesday, 7th February 2024

Westminster Abbey prays for the health of HM The King

Westminster Abbey prays for the health of HM The King

Monday, 5th February 2024

The congregation reading from orders of service

Baroness Boothroyd remembered at St Margaret's memorial service

Tuesday, 16th January 2024