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Lord-Lieutenant of London installed as High Bailiff
Tuesday, 18th May 2021
Sir Kenneth Olisa, Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London, was installed as High Bailiff of Westminster Abbey.
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Sermon at Evensong on the Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity 2018
Sunday, 30th September 2018
Sermon at Evensong on the Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity 2018: The Church mediates to all people, not least those who have been dealt the toughest cards. The contaminated blood scandal inquiry, which.
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Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the National Pilgrimage to the Shrine of St Edward the Confessor 2018
Saturday, 13th October 2018
Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the National Pilgrimage to the Shrine of St Edward the Confessor 2018: Nobody lights a lamp in order to hide it. They put it on.
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Sermon at a Sung Eucharist of Thanksgiving at St Margaret's Church
Saturday, 31st October 2020
Sermon at a Sung Eucharist of Thanksgiving at St Margaret's Church: There is a file full of letters on my desk. Some of them, probably, written by people now sitting here.
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The Sermon preached on the Day of Pentecost 2023
Sunday, 28th May 2023
The Sermon preached on the Day of Pentecost 2023: The Holy Spirit is the invitation to all people, in all their diversity, to share in the Power of all our powers. When.
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Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Fifth Sunday of Lent 2024
Sunday, 17th March 2024
And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.
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George, John, Arabella and Henrietta Churchill
Politician, Soldier and Sailor
Admiral George Churchill was buried in the nave of Westminster Abbey and has a large monument. His sister Arabella is also buried. John Churchill Duke of Marlborough was briefly buried here then moved to Blenheim Palace.
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Abbey holds Remembrance Day Service
Thursday, 12th November 2015
A Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving on Remembrance Sunday was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 8th November 2015.
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Spirit of Windrush celebrated at Westminster Abbey
Friday, 22nd June 2018
The Queen was represented by the Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London at a Service of Thanksgiving to mark the 70th anniversary of the landing of the Windrush today.
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A royal church
A royal church in the centre of London offering services for all and a World Heritage Site with over a thousand years of history.
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Royalty
We’ve been the setting for every Coronation since 1066 and for numerous other royal occasions, including sixteen weddings. Find about more about our royal connections.
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Governance and Leadership
The Dean and Chapter is the overall governing body of the Abbey whilst the Abbey Board oversees strategy and its implementation.
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Joint Associate membership
Buy, renew or give a Joint Associate membership to the Abbey Association. You’ll receive your membership pack or gift voucher in 10 to 12 days.
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Robert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex
Soldier
Robert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex is buried in St John the Baptist's chapel in Westminster Abbey. He was born on 11th January 1591.
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Abbey marks Remembrance Sunday
Monday, 14th November 2016
A Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving on Remembrance Sunday was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 13th November 2016.
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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.
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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.
Royal Visit HM The Queen HRH The Prince of Wales Order of the Bath
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Charles Cornwall
Sailor
Admiral Charles Cornwall of Berrington in Herefordshire was buried in the south aisle (presumably of the nave) of Westminster Abbey on 27th November 1718.
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Charles Williams
d.1720 Writer, Politician, Philanthropist and Statesman
In the north choir aisle of Westminster Abbey is a cartouche near the grave of Charles Williams. Sir Charles Hanbury-Williams is also buried here.
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His Excellency the High Commissioner for New Zealand, Lieutenant General The Right Honourable Sir Jerry Mateparae GNZM QSO KStJ, reads St Micah 4: 1-5
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.