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Canon Theologian to retire
Tuesday, 6th March 2018
The Reverend Professor Vernon White, who has been Canon Theologian of Westminster Abbey since June 2011 and a Visiting Professor at King’s College London, is to retire at the end of September 2018.
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Ordination and Consecration of Bishops Service held at Abbey
Thursday, 2nd June 2011
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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President Trump visits Westminster Abbey
President Donald J. Trump visited Westminster Abbey on Monday 3rd June on the first day of his State Visit to Her Majesty The Queen.
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The Wedding of William and Kate
Relive the wedding day of Prince William and Kate Middleton, from the moment the guests arrive to the moment the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.
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Full Abbey for Christmas Services
Christmas services at Westminster Abbey attracted near-capacity congregations to the Abbey church this year.
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The Queen presents Dean with KCVO
Wednesday, 30th October 2019
Her Majesty The Queen presented the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster, with the KCVO at his farewell audience at Buckingham Palace today.
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Daniel Cook appointed new Sub-Organist
Tuesday, 19th February 2013
The Dean and Chapter of Westminster is delighted to announce that Daniel Cook has been appointed Sub-Organist of Westminster Abbey in succession to Robert Quinney, who takes up the position of Director of Music at Peterborough Cathedral after Easter.
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King and Queen of the Netherlands visit Abbey
The King and Queen of the Netherlands visited Westminster Abbey on 23rd October as part of Their Majesties’ State Visit to Her Majesty The Queen.
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Kenneth Snow
Sailor
Rear Admiral Kenneth Snow was the Abbey’s Receiver General and Chapter Clerk and his ashes are buried in the north cloister with a small gravestone.
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Diana, Princess of Wales
Diana, Princess of Wales was tragically killed in a car accident on 31st August 1997. Her funeral was held in Westminster Abbey on 6th September.
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Wilfred Thomas Edwards
Philanthropist
Wilfred Thomas Edwards was a generous benefactor to the Westminster Abbey restoration appeal which culminated in the cleaning of Henry VII's Lady Chapel in 1995.
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R is for Royal Weddings
Discover over 1,000 years of faith and history with our brand-new A to Z of Westminster Abbey. Perfect for primary-aged children, and their accompanying adults, these independent and team activities are designed to spark creativity, ignite imaginations and keep young brains ticking, with little or no materials required. Letter-by-letter, uncover the many places, themes and beliefs that can be found within this national place of worship. What are you waiting for?
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Abbey Congratulates Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
Friday, 5th July 2013
The Dean & Chapter of Westminster congratulates the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their son.
HRH The Duke of Cambridge HRH The Duchess of Cambridge bell ringing
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Abbey bells ring to mark birth of Princess
Saturday, 2nd May 2015
The Dean and Chapter of Westminster congratulates the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their daughter.
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Abbey congratulates Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
Monday, 23rd April 2018
The Dean and Chapter of Westminster congratulates the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their son.
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Ted Hughes
Poet
A memorial to Ted [Edward James] Hughes O.M., O.B.E. was unveiled in Poets' Corner Westminster Abbey on 6th December 2011 by Nobel Laureate Seamus Heaney.
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John Hall retires as Dean of Westminster
Friday, 1st November 2019
The Very Reverend Dr John Hall has retired after 13 years as Dean of Westminster. He presided at a valedictory Eucharist on Friday 1st November.
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Canon Sagovsky appointed Sub-Dean
Friday, 1st October 2010
The Reverend Dr Nicholas Sagovsky, Canon Theologian of Westminster Abbey, has been appointed Sub-Dean.
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New Canon Theologian appointed
Monday, 20th December 2010
It is announced today (Tuesday 21st December 2010) from 10 Downing Street that Her Majesty The Queen has approved the appointment of The Reverend Vernon White as a Canon of Westminster. He will become Canon Theologian in succession to the Reverend Canon Dr Nicholas Sagovsky, who will be leaving the Abbey in January.
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The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries re-open
Friday, 9th October 2020
Visitors will be welcomed back to The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries today, Monday 12th October, after seven months of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.