News archive

An archive of news stories from Westminster Abbey, dating from 2003 to the present day.

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Special Coronation events announced

Special Coronation events announced

Friday, 24th March 2023

A new girls' choir for St Margaret's Church

A new girls' choir for St Margaret's Church

Friday, 17th March 2023

Three men in hi-vis jackets working on the new ramp outside the Abbey

Beautiful new entrance for Westminster Abbey

Thursday, 16th March 2023

HM King Charles III rubbing noses (a traditional Maori greeting) with a member of the Ngati Ranana

The King celebrates Commonwealth Day 2023 at the Abbey

Monday, 13th March 2023

The West Front of Westminster Abbey on a sunny day. Big Ben can be seen in the background.

Abbey to close in late April for Coronation preparations

Monday, 6th March 2023

Illustrations of kings and queens throughout history overlaid onto a photograph of the High Altar at Westminster Abbey, representing the Coronation Club

Coronation Club for children launched

Friday, 3rd March 2023

Coronation Chair prepared for historic role

Coronation Chair prepared for historic role

Wednesday, 1st March 2023

The Ukranian Ambassador laying a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior. Other members of the congregation stand and watch

Abbey marks first anniversary of Ukraine war

Friday, 24th February 2023

Gold statue of an angel blowing a trumpet, decoration on Westminster Abbey's Harrison & Harrison organ

Buckingham Palace announces music for the Coronation

Saturday, 18th February 2023

Duke of Kent honours ‘Father of the Royal Air Force’

Duke of Kent honours ‘Father of the Royal Air Force’

Thursday, 9th February 2023

A picture of Bob Reiss, who is wearing a red cassock and black cover. He is smiling and standing in the nave.

Former Sub-Dean Canon Robert Reiss dies aged 80

Monday, 30th January 2023

The clock tower of St Margaret's Church, Westminster

Archbishop Angaelos leads annual Day of Prayer 2023

Wednesday, 4th January 2023

James O'Donnell smiling along with King Charles outside Westminster Abbey

James O‘Donnell honoured in New Year list

Monday, 2nd January 2023

His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI remembered

His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI remembered

Saturday, 31st December 2022

A Christmas message from the Dean of Westminster

A Christmas message from the Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 25th December 2022