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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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Royal Weddings
When the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were married at Westminster Abbey in April 2011, they followed a long line of British royal weddings.
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Queen Attends Commonwealth Day Observance
Monday, 9th March 2015
Her Majesty The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh attended an Observance for Commonwealth Day at Westminster Abbey on Monday 9th March 2015.
Special Service Royal Visit HM The Queen HRH The Duke of Edinburgh HRH The Prince of Wales HRH The Duke of Cambridge HRH The Duchess of Cambridge Commonwealth Service
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Abbey marks the Centenary of the Royal British Legion
Tuesday, 12th October 2021
Her Majesty The Queen and Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal attended a Service of Thanksgiving to mark the Centenary of the Royal British Legion at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 12th October.
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Funeral and wax effigies
Find out about the funeral effigies at the Abbey.
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Look closer
Coronations are events in history that you may heard of, read about or seen in a film, but the details are a little vague. What is a coronation and why do they happen? Find out answers to these questions and more in this introductory guide.
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The Duke of Sussex opens the 90th Field of Remembrance
Thursday, 8th November 2018
His Royal Highness The Duke of Sussex opened the Royal British Legion's 90th Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 8th November 2018.
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Peter Roberts appointed Headmaster of Choir School
Monday, 25th February 2019
Peter Roberts has been appointed Headmaster of Westminster Abbey Choir School and will start in September 2019. He succeeds Jonathan Milton, who is retiring.
Westminster Abbey Choir School Peter Roberts Jonathan Milton
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Royal visit
A joyful noise: the bells of Westminster Abbey:.
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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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Address for an Easter Day podcast, with HRH The Prince of Wales
Sunday, 12th April 2020
From the vantage point of life in Christ, we begin to see, often through our tears, the renewal of all creation.
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Royal Wedding Address
Friday, 29th April 2011
Address given by The Right Reverend and Right Honourable Dr Richard Chartres, KCVO Bishop of London.
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Annual service
The Battle of Britain – a 112-day fight for control of Britain’s skies – was the first decisive battle in history fought entirely in the air.
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Diana, Princess of Wales
Diana, Princess of Wales was tragically killed in a car accident on 31st August 1997. Her funeral was held in Westminster Abbey on 6th September.
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Abbey bells ring to mark birth of Princess
Saturday, 2nd May 2015
The Dean and Chapter of Westminster congratulates the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their daughter.
Princess Charlotte bell ringing Westminster Abbey Company of Ringers
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Prince William and Catherine Middleton marriage licence
Visit the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries to see Prince William and Catherine Middleton's marriage licence, and many more objects, in real life. High above the Abbey floor, come face to face with the Abbey’s greatest treasures covering over 1,000 years of faith and history. Along with worship, examine objects that teach us about the building of Westminster Abbey, its role in national memory and its relationship with royalty.
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Albert memorial
Find out about sculptor Thomas Brock's contribution to Westminster Abbey.
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Look closer
Find out more about the practical purpose and historical significance of orders of service for coronations.
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TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend ANZAC Day Service
TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended a Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving to mark ANZAC Day at Westminster Abbey on Monday 25th April 2022..
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Captain George Trypanis, The Queen's Royal Hussars, lays a wreath
Members of the Churchill family and representatives of Churchill-related organisations joined the congregation at a wreath laying to commemorate the Right Honourable Sir Winston Churchill KG OM CH TD at Westminster Abbey on Friday 30th January.