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New Mass for Abbey’s 450th celebrations

Wednesday, 16th June 2010

Bell Mass by one of Britain’s pre-eminent composers, Julian Anderson, which was commissioned by the Dean & Chapter of Westminster as part of the celebrations to mark the 450th anniversary of the Abbey's Collegiate Charter receives its first performance at the Abbey on Tuesday 29th June at 5.00pm.

Westminster Abbey 450th anniversary The Choir of Westminster Abbey

Princes Philip and Harry Open Field of Remembrance

Thursday, 10th November 2016

His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh and His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales opened the Royal British Legion's 88th Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 10th November 2016.

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New Mass setting to premiere on St Peter’s Day

Thursday, 23rd June 2022

A new Mass setting by acclaimed Scottish composer Sir James MacMillan will receive its premiere at Westminster Abbey during Sung Eucharist at 5.00pm on St Peter’s Day, Wednesday 29th June 2022.

Duke of Edinburgh and Prince Harry Open 87th Field of Remembrance

Thursday, 5th November 2015

His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh and His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales opened the Royal British Legion's 87th Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 5th November 2015.

The Duke of Edinburgh and Prince Harry open 85th Field of Remembrance

Thursday, 7th November 2013

His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh and His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales opened the Royal British Legion’s 85th Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 7th November 2013.

Virtual classrooms

Our team of experienced Learning Officers can join you online in your classroom to bring the Abbey to life even if you cannot visit. We offer a range of formats: interactive sessions, costumed characters (and guided virtual tours, tailored to your needs, interests and the age of your class.

Prince Harry opens Field of Remembrance

Thursday, 9th November 2017

His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales opened the Royal British Legion's 89th Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 9th November 2017.

Westminster Abbey marks Remembrance Sunday

Monday, 13th November 2017

A Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving on Remembrance Sunday was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 12th November 2017.

Her Majesty The Queen opens the 2025 Field of Remembrance

Thursday, 6th November 2025

Her Majesty The Queen opened the 97th Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 6th November 2025.

HRH The Duchess of Cornwall honours war dead

Thursday, 11th November 2021

HRH The Duchess of Cornwall opened the 93rd Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 11th November 2021.

Remembrance

Abbey remembers the Fallen

Sunday, 11th November 2018

A Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving on Remembrance Sunday was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 11th November 2018.

Remembrance Sunday Armistice

Voice and Verse Readings: Remembrance

Thursday, 7th November 2024

To mark the opening of the Field of Remembrance, serving members of the British Armed Forces will read poems in the Abbey across the afternoon.

Events Voice and Verse

Members of the Royal Family honour war dead

Thursday, 7th November 2019

TRH The Duke and Duchess of Sussex opened the 91st Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 7th November.

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Recordings

The Abbey Choir enjoys a recording partnership with Hyperion. Its catalogue includes music for the great feasts, as well as Renaissance masterpieces and twentieth-century classics.

Tour: War and Remembrance

Friday, 7th November 2025

Discover Westminster Abbey’s powerful connections to war, sacrifice, and national memory on this special tour.

First Eucharist of Christmas (Midnight Mass)

Wednesday, 24th December 2025

The quintessential, late-night service celebrating the birth of Christ, the Light of the World, in the midst of darkness.

Christmas Advent

Remembrance Service for the 25th Anniversary of the Lockerbie Air Disaster

Sunday, 22nd December 2013

The Right Honourable Alistair Carmichael MP, Secretary of State for Scotland and Nicola Sturgeon MSP, Deputy First Minister for Scotland attended a Service of Remembrance to mark the 25th anniversary of the Lockerbie Air Disaster at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 21st December.

Music