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Westminster Abbey discovers link with Charlemagne
Friday, 6th December 2024
A medieval silk seal bag dating from the reign of King Henry III has gone on public display for the first time in the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries at Westminster Abbey following the discovery by scholars that it is a perfect match to the silk cloth used to wrap the remains of the Emperor Charlemagne who is buried in Aachen Cathedral in Germany.
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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.
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Charles III
King Charles III was crowned in Westminster Abbey on 6th May 2023.
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Princess Alexandra of Kent
On 24th April 1963 Princess Alexandra of Kent was married to the Hon. Angus Ogilvy, second son of the Earl of Airlie, in Westminster Abbey.
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George, Duke of Kent, son of George V
Soldier and Sailor
On 29th November 1934, George Edward, Duke of Kent, married Princess Marina, daughter of Prince Nicholas of Greece and Denmark, in Westminster Abbey.
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George Grote
Historian
George Grote, celebrated historian, is buried in the south transept. He was a Royal Society Fellow, University of London Vice-Chancellor, British Museum trustee and MP.
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Theodore Palaeologus
Soldier
In the chapel of St Michael is the grave of Theodore Palaeologus, buried 3rd May 1644. He was a Lieutenant Colonel in the Parliamentary army.
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Abbey Bells Ring for Royal Anniversary
Monday, 20th November 2017
Westminster Abbey will mark the 70th wedding anniversary of Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh on Monday 20th November.
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Coronation Chair
Uncover the history behind a chair that has taken centre stage in coronations for over 700 years.
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A Reflection on history
Friday, 12th June 2020
I have been watching the film of Edward Colston’s statue emerging from Bristol’s Floating Harbour. The statue stood on the city centre Watershed, perhaps five hundred metres from Bristol Cathedral.
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Anniversary Choral Evensong broadcast from Abbey
Thursday, 29th September 2016
BBC Radio 3 Choral Evensong celebrated its 90th anniversary this autumn with a live broadcast from the Abbey on Wednesday 28th September on the Eve of the Feast of St Michael and All Angels.
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Thomas Cochrane, Earl of Dundonald
Sailor
The grave of Thomas Cochrane, 10th Earl of Dundonald, the famous admiral, is in the central part of the nave of Westminster Abbey.
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Connop Thirlwall
Historian and Priest/Minister
Connop Thirlwall, historian and bishop of St David’s, is buried in Poets’ Corner in Westminster Abbey, in the same grave as his friend George Grote.
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The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle KCVO MBE
Find out more about the 39th Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle MBE.
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François Cloete
Jack and Barbara Bovender Organ Scholar
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Choir on US tour
Friday, 14th October 2005
The choir left on Friday 14th October for a tour of the United States.
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Ordination and Consecration of Bishops Service held at Abbey
The Reverend Canon John Holbrook, Rector of Wimborne Minster, was ordained and consecrated Bishop of Brixworth in the Diocese of Peterborough, and The Very Reverend Jonathan Meyrick, Dean of Exeter, was ordained and consecrated Bishop of Lynn in the Diocese of Norwich at a Eucharist at Westminster Abbey on Ascension day, 2nd June 2011.
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Musicians celebrated at St Cecilia service
A service to Mark the Festival of St Cecilia - the patron saint of music and musicians - was held at Westminster Abbey in conjunction with Help Musicians UK on 23rd November 2022.
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Samuel Goodenough
Priest/Minister
The Reverend Dr Samuel Goodenough is buried in the north cloister. He lies near the grave of Dr William Markham, Head Master of Westminster School.
