News archive

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

Chilean Navy honours Admiral Lord Cochrane

Chilean Navy honours Admiral Lord Cochrane

Thursday, 25th May 2023

Anointing Screen on display at the Abbey

Anointing Screen on display at the Abbey

Sunday, 7th May 2023

Queen's Coronation bouquet on the Grave of the Unknown Warrior

Queen’s bouquet rests on Grave of the Unknown Warrior 

Sunday, 7th May 2023

Their Majesties The King and Queen crowned at the Abbey

Their Majesties The King and Queen crowned at the Abbey

Saturday, 6th May 2023

The Queen Consort and King Charles III outside Westminster Abbey

Buckingham Palace publishes Order of Service for the Coronation of The King and Queen

Saturday, 6th May 2023

Abbey releases music for the Coronation Vivats 

Abbey releases music for the Coronation Vivats 

Sunday, 30th April 2023

Stone of Destiny welcomed to the Abbey

Stone of Destiny welcomed to the Abbey

Saturday, 29th April 2023

Three men by the Grave of the Unknown Warrior - two of them are about the lay wreaths

Westminster Abbey Marks ANZAC Day 2023

Tuesday, 25th April 2023

Prince Edward, David Hoyle, Prue Leith and faith leaders standing in front of a table featuring cake and quiche.

The Duke of Edinburgh meets faith leaders at Coronation Big Lunch event

Tuesday, 18th April 2023

Coronation exhibition opens in the Chapter House

Coronation exhibition opens in the Chapter House

Thursday, 6th April 2023

Coronation Theatre on display from 8th-13th May

Coronation Theatre on display from 8th-13th May

Monday, 3rd April 2023

Abbey staff honoured for role in The Late Queen’s funeral

Abbey staff honoured for role in The Late Queen’s funeral

Monday, 27th March 2023

Special Coronation events announced

Special Coronation events announced

Friday, 24th March 2023

A new girls' choir for St Margaret's Church

A new girls' choir for St Margaret's Church

Friday, 17th March 2023

Three men in hi-vis jackets working on the new ramp outside the Abbey

Beautiful new entrance for Westminster Abbey

Thursday, 16th March 2023