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• Dean of Westminster preaches in New York

  Friday, 18th May 2012

  The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, embarked on a two week trip to the East Coast of the USA from 30th April to 14th May.

  Dean of Westminster USA tour

• Edward V & Richard Duke of York

  The presumed remains of Edward V and Richard Duke of York are buried in the Abbey in a white marble sarcophagus designed by Christopher Wren.

• Margaret, daughter of Edward I

  On the 8th of July 1290 Margaret, daughter of Edward I, was married to John, son of the Duke of Brabant, in Westminster Abbey.

• Westminster Abbey Marks Centenary of Lady Margaret School

  Tuesday, 17th October 2017

  Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra attended a Service to Celebrate the Centenary of Lady Margaret School at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 17th October 2017.

  Special Service Royal Visit HRH Princess Alexandra

• Lady Margaret Noel

  The burial of Lady Margaret Noel, wife of Sir William Noel, is not recorded in the official burial register but just on a slip of paper.

• Margaret Douglas, Countess of Lennox

  Margaret Douglas, Countess of Lennox, was buried, at the expense of Elizabeth I, in the south aisle of Henry VII's chapel in Westminster Abbey.

• George and Margaret Stradling

  George Stradling and his wife Margaret are buried in the north aisle of the nave of Westminster Abbey but only Margaret's small stone is visible.

• Dame Margaret Skipwith

  Dame Margaret Skipwith was buried 8th January 1742 in the Duke of Ormond's vault at the eastern end of Henry VII's chapel in Westminster Abbey.

• Lady Margaret Crichton

  Lady Margaret Crichton was buried in the west cloister on 31st December 1720 but she has no marker. She was a daughter of Lord Crichton.

• Margaret Beaufort, Countess of Richmond

  Philanthropist

  Margaret Beaufort, Countess of Richmond and Derby, was buried in the south aisle of Henry VII's chapel. She was the mother of Henry VII.

• Thomas, Margaret and Richard Blagrave

  Musician

  Thomas Blagrave, musician and singer, was buried in the north cloister but he has no monument. His wife Margaret was buried next to him.

• George and Margaret Vertue

  Artist and Historian

  George Vertue, engraver, is buried in the north cloister. A tablet was erected for him and his wife Margaret, who’s buried in the same grave.

• Margaret Radcliffe or Ratcliffe

  Margaret Radcliffe or Ratcliffe was a favourite maid of honour to Elizabeth I. She died at Richmond Palace and was buried in St Margaret's church.

• 15. Margaret of Anjou

  Ahead of the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort on 6 May, we’ll be sharing stories from each of the 38 Coronation services held here since 1066.

• Archbishops endorse Abbey's First World War vigil liturgy

  Friday, 27th June 2014

  The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have endorsed Westminster Abbey’s liturgy for churches planning to mark the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War.

  Archbishop of Canterbury Archbishop of York WW1

• Princess Margaret, daughter of George VI

  Princess Margaret was the second daughter of King George VI and the sister of Queen Elizabeth II. She married at Westminster Abbey in 1960.

• St Margaret of Antioch

  the bells of St Margaret's Church are rung for St Margaret's Day (transferred from Sunday 20th July) following Evensong at about 5.45 pm

• Royal wedding bouquet rests on Warrior’s grave

  Saturday, 13th October 2018

  Princess Eugenie has sent the bouquet she carried during her wedding ceremony to Westminster Abbey to rest on the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.

  Princess Eugenie of York Royal Wedding

• HM The Queen attends Service for Lord Snowdon

  Thursday, 6th April 2017

  Her Majesty The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh attended a Service of Thanksgiving for the Life and Work of the Rt Hon The 1st Earl of Snowdon GCVO in St Margaret's Church on Friday 7th April. They were accompanied by the Duke of Cambridge, the Duke of York, the Earl of Wessex, the Duke of Gloucester and the Duke of Kent.

  HM The Queen HRH The Duke of Edinburgh HRH The Duke of Cambridge HRH The Duke of York HRH The Earl of Wessex HRH The Duke of Gloucester HRH The Duke of Kent Lord Snowdon

• St Margaret of Antioch, martyr, c 304

  St Peter flag