News archive

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

Abbey staff honoured for role in The Late Queen’s funeral

Abbey staff honoured for role in The Late Queen’s funeral

Monday, 27th March 2023

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