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Coronation Theatre
Coronations have taken place at Westminster Abbey for nearly 1,000 years. Discover the key objects and spaces that are essential to coronations past and present, guided by experts from Westminster Abbey.
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Coronation Chair
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Queen’s bouquet rests on Grave of the Unknown Warrior
Sunday, 7th May 2023
The Queen’s Coronation bouquet has been laid at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior at Her Majesty’s request.
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Coronation Collection
Visit us for a range of Abbey inspired products and gifts which supports our work.
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Coronation Crowns
Coronations have taken place in Westminster Abbey since 1066, when William the Conqueror was crowned on Christmas Day. The church has been closely linked with the royal family all through its history, and that continues today with the monarch visiting the Abbey throughout the year. Explore the Abbey's links with royalty and have a go at recreating your own coronation at home.
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Coronation Day, 2023
At various times of the year, we fly the flags of Commonwealth nations, St Peter, the National Saints, the RAF, and the Royal Standard.
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What is a coronation? - Activity pack
Join Aaron and Sophie online to peek behind the scenes of Westminster Abbey, which has been the coronation church for nearly 1,000 years. Discover what happens and why through games, crafts, stories and more.
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C is for Coronations
Discover over 1,000 years of faith and history with our brand-new A to Z of Westminster Abbey. Perfect for primary-aged children, and their accompanying adults, these independent and team activities are designed to spark creativity, ignite imaginations and keep young brains ticking, with little or no materials required. Letter-by-letter, uncover the many places, themes and beliefs that can be found within this national place of worship. What are you waiting for?
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Abbey opens to visitors after longest closure since 1953 Coronation
Tuesday, 7th July 2020
Visitors will be welcomed back to Westminster Abbey on 11th July, after closure due to the coronavirus pandemic – the longest period of time it has been closed to visitors since the coronation.
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Conservator Krista cleans the Coronation Chair
Channel 5 is to screen a major new six-part documentary series bringing viewers behind the scenes at Westminster Abbey.
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Charles Gore Lecture 2023
Friday, 3rd March 2023
Ahead of the coronation of His Majesty The King in Westminster Abbey in May this year, The Reverend Dr James Hawkey reflects on A Theology of Monarchy for the 21st Century.
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Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on All Saints' Day 2021
Monday, 1st November 2021
Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on All Saints' Day 2021: Jesus wept. It is the shortest sentence in the Bible. Possibly one of the most eloquent. I wonder if you can.
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The Sermon preached at the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III
Saturday, 6th May 2023
The Sermon preached at the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III: We are here to crown a King, and we crown a King to serve. We are here to crown a.
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The Luther Bible, part of the Lambeth Palace Library collection, was placed on the High Altar during the service
A service to mark the 500th anniversary of the 95 Theses and the start of the Reformation was held at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Tuesday 31st October 2017.
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Fourth Sunday of Lent
Celebrate Holy Week and Easter with Westminster Abbey
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History of Westminster Abbey
An architectural masterpiece of the 13th to 16th centuries, Westminster Abbey houses tombs and memorials to kings and queens and the famous and the great.
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The Harrison & Harrison organ (1937)
The Harrison & Harrison organ of Westminster Abbey was installed for the Coronation of King George VI in 1937. With four manuals and eighty-four speaking stops.
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Charles III
King Charles III was crowned in Westminster Abbey on 6th May 2023.
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Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II's coronation was held at Westminster Abbey on 2nd June 1953. Her wedding to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, took place in 1947. Her funeral was held on 19th September 2022.
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Abbey releases A-Z of family activities
Tuesday, 7th April 2020
Staging a royal coronation at home, making up a secret sign language and navigation games are amongst the new activities being released online by the Abbey to keep families occupied during isolation.