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• Edward and Muriel Fitzroy

  Politician

  The ashes of Edward Algernon Fitzroy, politician, soldier, dairy farmer and Speaker of the House of Commons are buried in the chancel of St Margaret's.

• Special Operations Executive, SOE

  On the wall of the west cloister is a memorial to all those who served in the Special Operations Executive during the Second World War.

• Sir Laming Worthington-Evans

  Politician

  On St Margaret's south wall is a stone tablet in memory of politician Sir Laming Worthington-Evans. His coat of arms and crest are shown together.

• Westminster Abbey’s annual Civic Service

  Monday, 6th July 2009

  Westminster Abbey’s annual Civic Service was held on Sunday 5th July 2009.

  Civic Service Special Service

• Prince of Wales attends Battle of Britain Service

  Sunday, 20th September 2015

  His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales attended A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to mark the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 20th September 2015.

  Royal Visit HRH The Prince of Wales Battle of Britain Sunday

• See Abbey in unprecedented detail with online tour

  Thursday, 7th July 2016

  It is one of the world's great churches, with a history stretching back over a thousand years. Now, for the first time, visitors from around the world can take a virtual tour inside Westminster Abbey using Google Street View.

  virtual tour

• Westminster Abbey celebrates the centenary of the RAF

  Tuesday, 10th July 2018

  Her Majesty The Queen attended A Service to mark the Centenary of the Royal Air Force at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 10th July 2018.

  RAF

• Westminster Abbey to lead VE Day celebrations

  Monday, 24th February 2020

  Westminster Abbey will mark the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day with a Service of Thanksgiving on Friday 8th May at 12.00pm.

  VE Day

• A podcast for the 75th anniversary of VE Day

  Friday, 8th May 2020

  A special podcast for VE Day with contributions from the Chief of the Defence Staff and VE Day veteran Barbara Weatherill has been released to mark the 75th anniversary.

  Abbeycast COVID-19

• St Margaret’s to open again for worship and visitors

  Thursday, 27th August 2020

  St Margaret’s Church will welcome back worshippers and visitors this autumn after being closed for over six months due to coronavirus and following building work.

  St Margaret's Church Worship

• Stephen Dykes Bower

  Architect

  The ashes of Stephen Dykes Bower, Surveyor of the Fabric of Westminster Abbey from 1951-1973, are buried in the Islip chapel.

• Bernard, Viscount Montgomery of Alamein

  Writer and Soldier

  Bernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein, universally known as Monty, was created a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath.

• Joseph and Neville Chamberlain

  Politician and Statesman

  In the nave is a life size bust of politician Joseph Chamberlain. Also buried are the ashes of his son and Prime Minister, Neville.

• Tricia Hillas inaugurated as Speaker’s Chaplain

  The Reverend Tricia Hillas was inaugurated as Chaplain to The Speaker of the House of Commons in a service in St Margaret's Church, Westminster today.

• Unknown Warrior

  At the west end of the Nave is the grave of the Unknown Warrior, whose body was brought from France to be buried in 1920.

• Elizabeth II

  Queen Elizabeth II's coronation was held at Westminster Abbey on 2nd June 1953. Her wedding to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, took place in 1947. Her funeral was held on 19th September 2022.

• Westminster Abbey Institute launched

  Wednesday, 23rd October 2013

  The Westminster Abbey Institute was launched on Tuesday 22nd October 2013 with a special event in the Nave exploring the importance of the truth in public life.

  Westminster Abbey Institute

• Ann Oldfield

  Actor

  Ann Oldfield, celebrated actress of her day, was buried in the nave’s south aisle. It was unusual for actors to be buried within the church.

• Service of Remembrance to Commemorate the 70th Anniversary of El Alamein

  Friday, 26th October 2012

  An Evensong to commemorate the 70th anniversary of El Alamein was held at Westminster Abbey today at 3.00pm.

  Battle of El Alamein Wreathlaying

• Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury

  Politician and Philanthropist

  Near the west door of Westminster Abbey is a statue to politician and philanthropist Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury. It was unveiled in 1888