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  • The Commonwealth Service 2025

    Monday, 10th March 2025

    The Commonwealth Service, a celebration of the Commonwealth which is in its 75th anniversary year, will take place at Westminster Abbey on Monday 11th March at 2.45pm.

    Commonwealth Service Commonwealth Day Special Service

  • A Celebration for Commonwealth Day to be shown on BBC One

    Monday, 22nd February 2021

    A special programme to be broadcast on BBC One March will replace this year's Commonwealth Day service.

  • Florence Nightingale Remembered in Annual Celebration

    Wednesday, 17th May 2017

    HRH Princess Alexandra, the Honourable Lady Ogilvy, attended a Service to Commemorate the Life of Florence Nightingale at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 17th May 2017.

    HRH Princess Alexandra Royal Visit

  • A Service of Thanksgiving for The Rt Hon Baroness Boothroyd

    Tuesday, 16th January 2024

    A Service of Thanksgiving for The Rt Hon Baroness Boothroyd: A Service of Thanksgiving for the life and work of The Rt Hon the Baroness Boothroyd will be held in Westminster Abbey.

  • St Cecilia service held at Westminster Abbey

    Wednesday, 23rd November 2016

    The St Cecilia Service: A Celebration of Music was held at Westminster Abbey at 11.00am on Wednesday 23rd November 2016.

    The Choir of Westminster Abbey

  • Families celebrate Christmas at royal carol service 

    Sunday, 24th December 2023

    The selfless efforts of those who support children and families in communities across the UK were recognised at the Together at Christmas carol service in Westminster Abbey on Friday 8th December.

  • Nelson - 200th Anniversary Celebrations

    Friday, 21st October 2005

    The Choir of St Margaret's Church made their own contribution to the Trafalgar anniversary celebrations on 23rd October by singing music from Haydn's 'Nelson Mass' during the 11 o'clock Eucharist service.

    St Margaret's Church Trafalgar anniversary

  • The life and work of Florence Nightingale commemorated in annual celebration

    Thursday, 9th May 2013

    The Secretary of State for Health, The Right Honourable Jeremy Hunt MP, attended a Service to Commemorate the Life of Florence Nightingale at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 8 May 2013 at 6.30pm.

    Florence Nightingale

  • Celebrating the Commonwealth

    Celebrating Commonwealth Day, one of the most important dates in the Abbey's year.

  • The Queen attends annual The Commonwealth Service

    Monday, 12th March 2018

    Her Majesty The Queen attended The Commonwealth Service: A Celebration of the Commonwealth at Westminster Abbey on Monday 12th March 2018.

    HM The Queen HRH The Prince of Wales HRH The Duchess of Cornwall HRH The Duke of Cambridge HRH The Duchess of Cambridge HRH Prince Henry of Wales Meghan Markle HRH The Duke of York HRH The Princess Royal HRH The Countess of Wessex HRH The Duchess of Gloucester

  • Judges Service

    Thursday, 1st October 2009

    The annual Judges Service took place at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 1st October 2009.

    Judges Service

  • Florence Nightingale remembered at annual service

    Thursday, 16th May 2024

    A Service to Commemorate the Life of Florence Nightingale was held at Westminster Abbey at 6.30pm on Wednesday 15th May 2024.

  • Florence Nightingale remembered at annual service

    Thursday, 12th May 2022

    The service is held annually to celebrate nursing and midwifery and all staff, both qualified and unqualified, and the importance of supporting one another through challenging times.

  • Commonwealth Service attended by Her Majesty

    Monday, 14th March 2016

    Her Majesty The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh attended The Commonwealth Service: A Celebration of the Commonwealth at Westminster Abbey on Monday 14th March 2016. They were accompanied by TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, HRH Prince Henry of Wales and HRH The Duke of York.

    HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

  • Abbey re-opens for services

    Friday, 3rd July 2020

    The Abbey welcomes worshippers back for public services on Sunday 5th July with 22 services weekly - three services daily and four services on Sundays.

    Worship COVID-19

  • Service for CofE and URC

    Wednesday, 8th February 2012

    A Service of Reconciliation, Healing of Memories and Mutual Commitment for the Church of England and the United Reformed Church was held at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 7th February 2012 at 6.15 pm.

    Faith leaders United Reformed Church Archbishop of Canterbury Archbishop of York

  • Judges Service

    Wednesday, 1st October 2008

    The annual Judges Service took place at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 1st October 2008.

  • The Queen attends Commonwealth Service

    Monday, 13th March 2017

    Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh attended The Commonwealth Service: A Celebration of the Commonwealth at Westminster Abbey on Monday 13th March 2017. They were accompanied by The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry, The Duke of York and The Earl of Wessex.

    Prince Harry HRH The Earl of Wessex Rt Hon Theresa May MP

  • Annual Civic Service held

    Monday, 6th July 2015

    Westminster Abbey's annual Civic Service was held on Sunday 5th July at 11.00 am.

    Civic Service

  • Judges Service 2010

    Friday, 1st October 2010

    The annual Judges Service took place at Westminster Abbey on Friday 1st October 2010.

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