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Abbey marks first anniversary of Ukraine war
Friday, 24th February 2023
The Ukrainian Ambassador to the United Kingdom, His Excellency Vadym Prystaiko, attended Evensong at Westminster Abbey on Friday 24th February 2023, the first anniversary of the start of the war in Ukraine.
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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
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The King and Queen lead the nation in marking VE Day 80th anniversary
Thursday, 8th May 2025
The King and Queen attended a Service of Thanksgiving to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 8th May. VE Day was the public holiday that marked the formal end of the Second World War in Europe.
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Abbey marks Battle of Britain Anniversary
Sunday, 21st September 2014
Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall attended A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to mark Battle of Britain Sunday at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 21st September 2014.
Royal Visit HRH The Prince of Wales HRH The Duchess of Cornwall Battle of Britain Sunday
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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.
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Westminster Abbey Celebrates the 175th Anniversary of the Foundation of Whitelands College
Tuesday, 24th May 2016
A Service to Celebrate the 175th Anniversary of the Foundation of Whitelands College was held at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Tuesday 24th May 2016.
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A Service of Thanksgiving and Reflection to mark the 80th Anniversary of Christian Aid
Thursday, 12th June 2025
A Service of Thanksgiving and Reflection to mark the 80th Anniversary of Christian Aid will be held at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 12th June 2025 at noon.
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Abbey honours 150th anniversary of Charles Dickens
Tuesday, 9th June 2020
Charles Dickens is celebrated with a wreath laying and the release of a film of a sound and light installation which was projected onto the Abbey.
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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.
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A Service to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies
Thursday, 7th May 2009
A Service to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies took place at Westminster Abbey on 6th May 2009 at 11.00am.
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A Service to Celebrate the 150th Anniversary of The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution
Wednesday, 24th February 2010
HRH The Duke of Gloucester attended a service to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 24th February at 12 noon.
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A service to mark the 30th anniversary of the martyrdom of Archbishop Oscar Romero
Monday, 29th March 2010
A service to mark the 30th anniversary of the martyrdom of Archbishop Oscar Romero (1917–80) was held at Westminster Abbey on Palm Sunday, Sunday 28th March 2010.
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Westminster Abbey marks Holocaust Memorial Day
Monday, 27th January 2025
Westminster Abbey has today joined landmarks around the UK in marking Holocaust Memorial Day.
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A Service to Celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the SSAFA Associsation Forces Help
Thursday, 18th February 2010
His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent attended a Service to Celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) Forces Help at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 18th February 2010.
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Westminster Abbey marks the 200th anniversary of the RNLI
Monday, 4th March 2024
His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent today attended a service of Thanksgiving to mark 200 years of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).
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Duchess of Gloucester attends a Service to Mark the 40th Anniversary of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act
Wednesday, 30th March 2011
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester attended a Service at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 30th March 2011 to mark the 40th anniversary of the coming into effect of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act (1970).
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The King and The Prince of Wales celebrate 300th anniversary of The Order of the Bath
Friday, 16th May 2025
HM The King and HRH The Prince of Wales attended a service for The Most Honourable Order of the Bath at Westminster Abbey on Friday 16th May. The King is Sovereign of the Order and the Prince of Wales was today installed as its Great Master.
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Abbey celebrates life of St Maximilian Kolbe
Monday, 14th January 2019
A service to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the birth of St Maximilian Kolbe was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 13th January 2019.
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A service to celebrate the 300th anniversary of St Edward’s Church of England Primary School and St Edward’s Church of England School and Sixth Form College in Romford
Wednesday, 3rd February 2010
A service to celebrate the 300th anniversary of St Edward’s Church of England Primary School and St Edward’s Church of England School and Sixth Form College in Romford was held at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 3rd February 2010.
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First definitive history of the Abbey published
Wednesday, 9th October 2019
A definitive history book of Westminster Abbey was launched last night to celebrate the 750th anniversary of Henry III’s rebuilding of the church.
