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Abbey Welcomes Her Majesty The Queen to Bath Service
Friday, 9th May 2014
Her Majesty The Queen, Sovereign of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, accompanied by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, Great Master of the Order, attended the Service and Ceremony of the Installation of Knights Grand Cross of the Order in Henry VII’s Lady Chapel, Chapel of the Order, at Westminster Abbey on Friday 9th May 2014.
Special Service Royal Visit HM The Queen HRH The Prince of Wales Order of the Bath
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Lancelot Capability Brown
Gardener and Architect
A memorial fountain to Lancelot Capability Brown was unveiled in the cloisters of Westminster Abbey in 2018.
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Plan of discoveries
In December 2019, Westminster Abbey embarked on an exciting project to uncover the foundations of the medieval Great Sacristy on the North Green.
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Robert Ayton
Poet
Sir Robert Ayton (Aytoun or Aiton), courtier, poet and philosopher, was buried in the south ambulatory. He was born in Scotland in 1570.
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Architecture
Westminster Abbey is a treasure house of paintings, stained glass, textiles and artefacts – and is also where some significant people are buried or remembered.
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William Shakespeare
Playwright
Shakespeare was buried at Stratford upon Avon in 1616 and it was not until 1741 that a statue to him was erected in Poets' Corner.
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The Queen attends Commonwealth Service
Monday, 13th March 2017
Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh attended The Commonwealth Service: A Celebration of the Commonwealth at Westminster Abbey on Monday 13th March 2017. They were accompanied by The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry, The Duke of York and The Earl of Wessex.
HRH The Duke of Edinburgh HRH The Duchess of Cornwall Prince Harry HRH Prince Henry of Wales HRH The Duke of York HRH The Earl of Wessex Rt Hon Theresa May MP
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Trails for self-led visits
For self-led visits, we recommend you use one of our trails. They’re a great way to get the most out of your visit and learn more.
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Royal tombs
Explore a place that's touched the lives of kings, queens, and statesmen, poets, heroes and villains. Westminster Abbey has been the coronation church since 1066.
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A Tudor dynasty
Find out about the many elaborate royal funerals have taken place in Westminster Abbey prior to burial here.
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The East Window
Entry to St Margaret’s is free. Find out more about the church with our free plan and guide or ask about the free guided tour.
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The medieval sacristy
We’re undertaking a major project which will allow us to transform the welcome we offer to the 1.3 million visitors who come here each year.
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Inspirational architecture
Separated by sea, entwined by history. Fraternité is a season of events focusing on the fellowship between the UK and France, celebrating shared stories, cross-channel influence and the unity of nations. Through an immersive exhibition, music, talks and tours, uncover the relationship between these countries and their national churches, Notre-Dame and Westminster Abbey.
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Queens Consort of Westminster Abbey
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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Royal attendance for ANZAC Day commemoration
Wednesday, 25th April 2018
HRH The Duke of Cambridge, HRH Prince Henry of Wales and Ms. Meghan Markle attended a Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving to mark ANZAC Day at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 25th April 2018.
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Dean’s Verger welcomes HM The Queen with new verge
Wednesday, 16th October 2019
The Dean’s Verger at Westminster Abbey, Martin Castledine, carried a new silver verge marking the 750th anniversary of the building of Henry III’s Abbey.
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Ann Oldfield
Actor
Ann Oldfield, celebrated actress of her day, was buried in the nave’s south aisle. It was unusual for actors to be buried within the church.
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Lancelot Blackburne
Priest/Minister
Lancelot Blackburne, Archbishop of York, was buried in the middle chancel of St Margaret's on 1st April 1743 but he has no monument or gravestone.
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Our history
Discover over ten centuries of British history in a building in the heart of London where worship takes place every day.
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George and Margaret Vertue
Artist and Historian
George Vertue, engraver, is buried in the north cloister. A tablet was erected for him and his wife Margaret, who’s buried in the same grave.