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George VI
The coronation of George VI and Queen Elizabeth was held at Westminster Abbey on 12th May 1937. They married at the Abbey on 26th April 1923.
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Anne Mowbray, Duchess of York
Anne Mowbray, Duchess of York, was married to Richard, Duke of York, son of Edward IV when both were children. She was buried at the Abbey.
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Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother
Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother was married and crowned in the Abbey and had her funeral here in 2002.
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William Boyd Carpenter
Priest/Minister
William Boyd Carpenter, Canon of Westminster, is buried in the north cloister. His crest and motto "Per acuta belli" appear on his gravestone.
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King Felipe VI, Queen Leitzia of Spain and HRH Prince Henry of Wales prior to their visit to the Shrine of St Edward
The King and Queen of Spain were accompanied by Prince Henry of Wales when they visited Westminster Abbey on Thursday 13th July as part of Their Majesties’ State Visit to the Her Majesty The Queen.
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Jerusalem Chamber
The Jerusalem Chamber is a medieval room with an original roof and historic tapestries woven in France. King Henry IV died here in 1413.
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Processional banners
We have six processional banners, which are carried at festivals and certain special services. At other times, they’re usually displayed either side of the altar.
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The Coronation Chair
The Coronation Chair is one of the most famous pieces of furniture in the world. It has been the centrepiece of coronations for 700 years.
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Virtual tours
We welcome schools, universities, community groups and youth groups from the UK and overseas, and offer activities for families during the holidays.
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History resources
Welcome to our growing catalogue of free, downloadable teaching resources. Covering a variety of subject areas across multiple key stages, you’ll be able to explore Westminster Abbey in your classroom, wherever you may be.
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Coronation Chair
Uncover the history behind a chair that has taken centre stage in coronations for over 700 years.
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First definitive history of the Abbey published
Wednesday, 9th October 2019
A definitive history book of Westminster Abbey was launched last night to celebrate the 750th anniversary of Henry III’s rebuilding of the church.
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Elizabeth Stuart, Queen of Bohemia
Princess Elizabeth Stuart was buried in the south aisle of Henry VII's chapel. She was the only surviving daughter of James VI of Scotland.
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Lady Chapel
The 16th-century historian John Leland called the Henry VII Lady Chapel ‘the wonder of the world’ and it continues to inspire wonder amongst visitors today.
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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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Vestments and frontals
The Abbey uses many different vestments and altar hangings during the year.
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Simon & Thomas Langham
Abbot and Priest/Minister
In the chapel of St Benedict in Westminster Abbey is the tomb of Simon Langham, the only Abbot of Westminster to become a Cardinal.
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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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Edmund, Earl of Lancaster and Aveline de Forz
Soldier
Prince Edmund "Crouchback", Earl of Lancaster and Aveline de Forz were the first royal couple to be married in the newly built Westminster Abbey. Both are also buried in the church.
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Henry VII and Elizabeth of York
Henry VII’s coronation took place in October 1485. He and his wife Elizabeth were the first monarchs to be buried in the Abbey’s Lady Chapel.