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St Margaret's special services
We hold a variety of special services, including annual celebrations, memorials and commemorations. Many are held on behalf of the church, Royal Family, or organisations.
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Duke of Buccleuch appointed as High Steward
Friday, 17th June 2016
The Dean and Chapter is delighted to announce the appointment of the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry as High Steward of Westminster Abbey. He will take up the appointment in October 2016 when Lord Luce retires after five years' service in the role on the occasion of his 80th birthday.
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Sir Mark Rylance returns to Westminster Abbey
Thursday, 4th January 2018
Sir Mark Rylance will return to Westminster Abbey with a company of actors bringing the words of William Shakespeare to life for six special performances in April.
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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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The Quire
Come to one of the daily choral services at Westminster Abbey and you will hear our Choir singing from their stalls in the quire.
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The St Margaret's Choristers make history
Thursday, 9th May 2024
The St Margaret’s Choristers made history on Wednesday 8th May when they sang Evensong in Westminster Abbey for the first time.
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Address Given at A Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving to Mark the Centenary of the ANZAC Landings
Saturday, 25th April 2015
Address given by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster.
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Dean preaches at National Pilgrimage
Tuesday, 26th May 2015
On Monday 25th May 2015, the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, preached the sermon during the National Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham.
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Sermon given at the Evening Service on the First Sunday of Christmas 2017
Sunday, 31st December 2017
Sermon given by The Reverend Dr Tony Kyriakides, Priest Vicar
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Address given at a Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving to mark ANZAC Day
Wednesday, 25th April 2018
Address given by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster.
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Abbey Holds Vigil and Requiem to Mark Somme Centenary
Friday, 1st July 2016
A Vigil and Requiem to Commemorate the Centenary of the Battle of the Somme was held at Westminster Abbey on Friday 1st July 2016.
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Westminster Retable
Westminster Abbey, founded 1,000 years ago on Thorney Island, has long had a duty to care for and protect nature. Drawing on our ancient roots and Christian faith, this hopeful season of events brings together people from all faiths, and none, reminding us that we are all connected in one living world. Join us in our historic gardens to unearth our personal accountability, inspire communal action, and contribute to the global conversation.
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Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on Maundy Thursday 2021
Thursday, 1st April 2021
Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on Maundy Thursday 2021: A very strange day for a preacher, for it is not really a day for words. Maundy Thursday is a very strange day.
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Sisters in hope of the Resurrection: Mary and Elizabeth at Westminster Abbey
Recorded to mark the 450th anniversary of Mary I’s death and Elizabeth I’s accession, this disc features some of the most magnificent music to emanate from an era of extraordinary religious and political turmoil.