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  • Chilean Navy pays tribute to Cochrane

    Thursday, 18th May 2017

    The Chilean Navy paid its annual tribute at the grave of Admiral Cochrane, the 10th Earl of Dundonald, on Thursday 18th May 2017.

  • Battle of Britain anniversary service held

    Monday, 19th September 2016

    A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to mark Battle of Britain Sunday was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 18th September 2016.

    Battle of Britain Sunday Special Service

  • Festival of Commemoration panel discussion

    Wednesday, 19th November 2008

    A panel discussion in the Great Hall of Westminster School on the theme ‘Sisters in hope of the Resurrection’ took place on Tuesday 18th November.

    Mary I Elizabeth I

  • Alleyn’s School celebrates 400th anniversary

    Friday, 18th January 2019

    A service of thanksgiving and commemoration to mark the 400th anniversary of Alleyn’s School was held at Westminster Abbey on Friday 18th January 2019.

    Alleyn's School

  • The rough trade of politics

    On 18th October 2021, Westminster Abbey welcomed Parliamentarians to St Margaret’s Church as we mourned the tragic death of Sir David Amess MP.

  • Pioneer of Industrial Revolution Honoured at Abbey

    Friday, 17th October 2014

    A memorial to the 18th century Birmingham industrialist, Matthew Boulton FRS was dedicated in the Chapel of St Paul, Westminster Abbey, on Friday 17th October 2014.

    Memorial dedication Matthew Boulton

  • Nelson Mandela honoured with memorial stone

    Wednesday, 18th July 2018

    A memorial stone to Nelson Mandela was dedicated in Westminster Abbey on 18th July 2018, the birth centenary of the former President of South Africa.

    Nelson Mandela

  • Westminster Abbey hosts Whitehall Carol Service

    Wednesday, 19th December 2018

    The annual Whitehall Carol Service was held at Westminster Abbey on 18th December 2018. The service was held in partnership with Christians in Government UK.

    Whitehall Carol Service

  • MPs and peers mourn Sir David Amess at St Margaret’s Church

    Monday, 18th October 2021

    A Service of Prayer and Remembrance for Sir David Amess MP was held at St Margaret’s Church, Westminster Abbey, on Monday 18th October 2021.

  • The Duke of Edinburgh meets faith leaders at Coronation Big Lunch event

    Tuesday, 18th April 2023

    HRH The Duke of Edinburgh visited Westminster Abbey and joined a Coronation Big Lunch event bringing faiths together in friendship.

    Coronation news

  • Tour: Coronations

    Monday, 1st June 2026

    Discover the stories behind 39 coronations at Westminster Abbey, from William the Conqueror in 1066 to Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla in 2023.

  • Emperor of Japan visits Westminster Abbey

    Tuesday, 25th June 2024

    Their Majesties The Emperor and Empress of Japan visited Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 25th June as part of their State Visit to the United Kingdom.

  • Christian Aid celebrates 80th anniversary

    Thursday, 12th June 2025

    A Service of Thanksgiving and Reflection on the 80th anniversary of Christian Aid was held at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 12th June 2025.

  • The Dalai Lama visits Westminster Abbey

    Wednesday, 20th June 2012

    The Dalai Lama visited Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 20th June 2012 for A Moment of Prayer and Reflection in the Nave.

    Dalai Lama

  • Archbishop attends 50th anniversary Evensong

    Wednesday, 15th June 2016

    The Archbishop of Canterbury attended Evensong to mark the 50th anniversary of the Anglican Centre in Rome at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 14th June.

    Archbishop of Canterbury Anglican Centre in Rome

  • Westminster Abbey Celebrates the Life of Ronnie Corbett

    Wednesday, 7th June 2017

    A Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate the life and work of Ronnie Corbett CBE was held at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Wednesday 7th June.

    Sarah Duchess of York Dame Penelope Keith DBE DL Choir

  • Institute Book Explores Morality in Public Life

    Wednesday, 21st June 2017

    A new book exploring issues of ethics and morality in public life is published today (21st June) by the Westminster Abbey Institute.

    Westminster Abbey Institute

  • Service for the New Parliament at St Margaret's Church

    Tuesday, 8th June 2010

    A Service for the New Parliament was held at St Margaret’s Church, Westminster Abbey, on Tuesday 8th June 2010.

    Service for the New Parliament

  • Date confirmed for Archbishop Tutu service

    Thursday, 13th January 2022

    Westminster Abbey’s Memorial Evensong for Archbishop Desmond Tutu will be held on Thursday 9th June 2021 at 5.00pm.

  • Archbishop Desmond Tutu remembered at Choral Evensong

    Friday, 10th June 2022

    A Choral Evensong with Thanksgiving for the life and work of Archbishop Desmond Tutu was held in Westminster Abbey on Thursday 9th June 2022.

    Evensong

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