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John Sheffield, Duke of Buckingham & family
Statesman
In Henry VII's chapel at Westminster Abbey there is a monument to John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham. The wax effigies of his wife Catherine and two sons can be seen in the triforium
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One People Oration 2019
Monday, 21st October 2019
There are many churches and cathedrals in the world, some of which are more beautiful, more ancient, more glorious than Westminster Abbey.
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Bairstow, Harris & Stanford: Choral Works
Westminster Abbey Choir presents seminal works by another trio of composers whose contributions to the Anglican choral tradition are rich in historical significance.
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Anointing Screen on display at the Abbey
Sunday, 7th May 2023
The central anointing screen used at the most sacred moment of the Coronation, the anointing of His Majesty The King, will be on display in Westminster Abbey in St George’s Chapel from Monday 8th May – Saturday 13th May, when the Coronation Theatre will also be on view.
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The President of Hungary visits Westminster Abbey
Wednesday, 25th May 2016
The President of the Republic of Hungary, HE János Áder, accompanied by Mrs Anita Herczeg, First Lady, visited Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 24th May and laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.
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36th Eric Symes Abbott Memorial Lecture
Thursday, 12th May 2022
Lord Adonis gives the 36th annual Eric Symes Abbott Memorial Lecture at Westminster Abbey.
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Vestments and frontals
The Abbey uses many different vestments and altar hangings during the year.
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The Right Honourable Theresa May MP, Prime Minister, gives An Address
Her Royal Highness Princess Eugenie of York attended a wreath laying to commemorate the work of William Wilberforce and mark the United Kingdom's commitment to combat modern slavery at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 12th October 2016.
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37th Eric Symes Abbott Memorial Lecture
Thursday, 25th May 2023
Loretta Minghella talks about Money, Bias and the Geography of the Heart
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One People Oration 2006
Wednesday, 22nd February 2006
Speaker: Mr Tony Colman (former Chair, UK Parliament UN Group)
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The Arts Society celebrates 50th anniversary
Wednesday, 16th May 2018
HRH The Duchess of Gloucester, Patron, attended a service of celebration to mark the 50th anniversary of The Arts Society at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 16th May 2018.
Special Service The Arts Society HRH The Duchess of Gloucester Royal Visit
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Prime Minister attends Abbey Nightingale service
Wednesday, 12th May 2021
The Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Boris Johnson MP, attended a service to commemorate the life of Florence Nightingale at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 12th May 2021.
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Florence Nightingale remembered at annual service
Thursday, 12th May 2022
The service is held annually to celebrate nursing and midwifery and all staff, both qualified and unqualified, and the importance of supporting one another through challenging times.
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25th Eric Symes Abbott Memorial Lecture
Thursday, 6th May 2010
Delivered by The Right Reverend the Lord Harries of Pentregarth FKC, Former Bishop of Oxford, Gresham Professor of Divinity, and Honorary Professor of Theology at King's College London.
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Villiers Family
Politician and Soldier
Sir George Villiers, his wife Mary, son George 1st Duke of Buckingham and others of the family are buried in Westminster Abbey.
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Florence Nightingale Remembered in Annual Celebration
Wednesday, 17th May 2017
HRH Princess Alexandra, the Honourable Lady Ogilvy, attended a Service to Commemorate the Life of Florence Nightingale at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 17th May 2017.
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Florence Nightingale remembered
Thursday, 10th May 2018
HRH Princess Alexandra, the Honourable Lady Ogilvy, attended a Service to Commemorate the Life of Florence Nightingale at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 9th May 2018.
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30th Eric Symes Abbott Memorial Lecture
Thursday, 21st May 2015
The Reverend Lucy Winkett asks what can the Church say about the Christian requirement for mercy as a public value? Is the quest for purity as damaging as it is noble? Do our public conversations confuse sincerity with truth? And is there any such thing as innocence?
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A history of coronations
Westminster Abbey has been Britain’s coronation church since 1066, from William the Conqueror to Elizabeth II. King Charles III will be crowned on 6th May 2023.
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Safeguarding
As part of Westminster Abbey’s commitment to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults we have put in place a safeguarding policy and arrangements.