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The State Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II
Monday, 19th September 2022
The State Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II: The State Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II was held at Westminster Abbey at 11:00am on Monday 19th September 2022. Before the service, the.
State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II Special Service HM The Queen
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Prince Andrew, son of Queen Elizabeth II
b.1960
On 23 July 1986, Prince Andrew, second son of Queen Elizabeth II and Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, was married to Sarah Ferguson at Westminster Abbey.
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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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The Queen Elizabeth II window
David Hockney’s stained glass window in Westminster Abbey is a vibrantly-coloured contemporary work commissioned to celebrate the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
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Queen Elizabeth II remembered during Royal carol service
Saturday, 24th December 2022
Tributes were paid to HM Queen Elizabeth II during the second annual Royal Carols: Together at Christmas service at Westminster Abbey.
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Sermon given at the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Monday, 19th September 2022
Sermon given at the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II: The pattern for many leaders is to be exalted in life and forgotten after death.
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Edward of Woodstock (the Black Prince)
Soldier
Edward of Woodstock, better known as the "Black Prince" was the eldest son of Edward III and his queen Philippa of Hainault.
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Edward II
The coronation of Edward and Isabella took place in February 1308. In his coronation oath, he swore to uphold the laws of Edward the Confessor.
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St Edward icon dedicated
Monday, 21st October 2019
A new icon of St Edward the Confessor has been dedicated and placed in the shrine, the place of his burial, in Westminster Abbey.
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Westminster Abbey sends condolences to His Majesty The King on the death of Queen Elizabeth II
Thursday, 8th September 2022
The Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle OBE, has sent his condolences to His Majesty The King and the Royal Family upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II, on behalf of all at Westminster Abbey.
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Charles II
Charles' coronation took place on 23rd April 1661. He was buried in the Abbey on 14th February 1685 in a vault in Henry VII's chapel.
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A podcast for the Feast of the Translation of St Edward
Tuesday, 13th October 2020
Simrin Rahman, a student at Harris Westminster Sixth Form, reads from St Matthew’s gospel for a special edition of Abbeycast released today for the Feast of the Translation of St Edward.
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10. Edward II and the tragic death
Ahead of the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort on 6 May, we’ll be sharing stories from each of the 38 Coronation services held here since 1066.
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Prince Harry opens Field of Remembrance
Thursday, 9th November 2017
His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales opened the Royal British Legion's 89th Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 9th November 2017.
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George II and Caroline
George II and Queen Caroline were crowned in the Abbey on 11th October 1727. They are buried next to each other in the Lady Chapel.
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Elizabeth Woodville
Elizabeth Woodville is buried with her husband King Edward IV at St George's chapel, Windsor, but she took Sanctuary at Westminster Abbey on two occasions.
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Duke of Edinburgh and Prince Harry Open 87th Field of Remembrance
Thursday, 5th November 2015
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh and His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales opened the Royal British Legion's 87th Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 5th November 2015.
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Richard II and Anne of Bohemia
Richard was crowned in Westminster Abbey on 16th July 1377 aged 10. He married Anne of Bohemia in January 1382 and both are buried in the Abbey. His portrait hangs in the nave.
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Princess Anne, daughter of Queen Elizabeth II
Princess Anne is the only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II and Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. In 1973 she married Captain Mark Phillips in Westminster Abbey.
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Princes Philip and Harry Open Field of Remembrance
Thursday, 10th November 2016
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh and His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales opened the Royal British Legion's 88th Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 10th November 2016.