News archive

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

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An AR portrait of the Notre Dame De Paris during construction

Immersive exhibition on Notre Dame de Paris opens at the Abbey next February

Thursday, 23rd November 2023

The president of the Korea Republic, flanked by two soldiers, holds a wreath

President of the Republic of Korea visits the Abbey

Tuesday, 21st November 2023

Princess of Wales to host Christmas carol service at the Abbey

Princess of Wales to host Christmas carol service at the Abbey

Saturday, 18th November 2023

The Queen smiling as she shakes hands with someone from the military

Her Majesty The Queen opens the 2023 Field of Remembrance

Thursday, 9th November 2023

Archbishop Wards speaking at the Great Pulpit

Archbishop of Erbil honours Christian martyrs

Friday, 3rd November 2023

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, former Prime Minister John Major and two other people dressed in black

MPs and peers remember Lord Lawson at St Margaret’s Church

Tuesday, 17th October 2023

London Mayors attend Evensong at the Abbey 

London Mayors attend Evensong at the Abbey 

Monday, 16th October 2023

New memorial for Ignatius Sancho

New memorial for Ignatius Sancho

Saturday, 14th October 2023

Judges mark the start of the new legal year

Judges mark the start of the new legal year

Monday, 2nd October 2023

Consecration of Bishops takes place at Westminster Abbey

Consecration of Bishops takes place at Westminster Abbey

Friday, 29th September 2023

Boys and girls in red cassocks standing in front of the high altar at St Margaret's Church.

St Margaret's Choristers to sing their first service

Wednesday, 27th September 2023

Several statues and busts in Poets' Corner

Autumn season of events celebrates human dignity

Tuesday, 26th September 2023

Battle of Britain anniversary marked at Westminster Abbey

Battle of Britain anniversary marked at Westminster Abbey

Sunday, 17th September 2023