Search this website

The Queen to visit Abbey for 450th anniversary

Monday, 22nd March 2010

HM The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh will visit Westminster Abbey and Westminster School on Friday 21st May during celebrations marking the 450th anniversary of the granting of the Abbey’s Charter by Queen Elizabeth I.

Westminster Abbey 450th anniversary Special Service

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

60th Anniversary of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

Thursday, 24th November 2016

Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh attended a Service of Thanksgiving to Celebrate the Diamond Anniversary of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Thursday 24th November 2016. They were accompanied by Their Royal Highnesses the Earl and Countess of Wessex.

Royal Visit HM The Queen HRH The Duke of Edinburgh TRH The Earl and Countess of Wessex Duke of Edinburghs Award

Sistine Chapel Choir sings at Westminster Abbey

Wednesday, 3rd June 2015

The Sistine Chapel Choir visited Westminster Abbey on Saturday 30th May and Sunday 31st May to sing Evensong and perform a recital of sacred choral music.

Choir of Westminster Abbey Sistine Chapel Choir

Abbey Choir in Choir & Organ Magazine

Thursday, 1st September 2016

Westminster Abbey features in the September/October issue of Choir & Organ magazine in an article about how to become a chorister and the huge benefits it brings for musical and personal development.

The Choir of Westminster Abbey

What sweeter music: Online broadcast for Abbey Christmas concert

Tuesday, 1st December 2020

What sweeter music: Online broadcast for Abbey Christmas concert: Westminster Abbey’s traditional Christmas concert will be broadcast to audiences around the world as the Abbey Choir performs as part of the Live.

Music Concert Christmas

Summer: Poetry at the Abbey workshop

Thursday, 14th August 2025

Write your own poetry in a series of creative workshops with poets Jacob Sam-La Rose and Bella Cox, exploring nature, identity, and spirituality in the heart of Westminster.

Events Summer at the Abbey

Sistine Chapel Choir joins Abbey Choir for Evensong tonight

Friday, 25th May 2018

The Cappella Musicale Pontificia ‘Sistina’ (Sistine Chapel Choir) joins the Choir of Westminster Abbey in singing Evensong today at 5.00 pm.

The Obamas Visit Westminster Abbey

Tuesday, 24th May 2011

The President of the United States of America, Mr Barack Obama, laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 24 May 2011, the first day of his State Visit to Her Majesty The Queen.

State Visit President of the United States President Barack Obama Michelle Obama President Obama

Summer: Art at the Abbey workshops

Friday, 1st August 2025

Unwind and get creative with free outdoor drawing sessions in the Abbey’s peaceful gardens and cloisters this August.

Rave reviews for Abbey choir

Friday, 26th October 2007

The Abbey choir’s tour Down Under has brought rave reviews from the Australian press for its “flawless” and “brilliant” performances.

Australia tour

Abbey Pays Tribute to Sir David Frost

Thursday, 13th March 2014

Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall attended a Service to celebrate the Life and Work of Sir David Frost OBE at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 13th March at 12 noon.

HRH The Prince of Wales HRH The Duchess of Cornwall HRH The Duke of York HRH Princess Beatrice of York HRH The Countess of Wessex HRH Princess Alexandra HRH The Duke and Duchess of Kent HRH Prince and Princess Michael of Kent Sir David Frost

Abbey Celebrates Coronation Anniversary

Tuesday, 4th June 2013

Her Majesty The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh attended Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 4th June 2013 for A Service to Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

HRH Prince Henry of Wales HRH The Duchess of Cambridge HRH The Duke of Cambridge HRH Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie of York HRH The Earl and Countess of Wessex Lady Louise Windsor HRH The Princess Royal Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence HRH The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester

Westminster Abbey Choir to tour Germany

Monday, 26th November 2018

The Abbey Choir will travel to Germany in early December to give concerts in three major cities: Dresden, Munich and Essen.

Germany tour

HM The Queen attends 2012 Commonwealth celebration

Monday, 12th March 2012

An Observance for Commonwealth Day at Westminster Abbey on Monday 12th March 2012 was attended by HM The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh with HRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall and HRH The Countess of Wessex.

Commonwealth Service

New Choir School Head appointed

Wednesday, 7th June 2023

Dr Emma Margrett, currently Head of the Prep School at Radnor House Sevenoaks, will take on the role of Head of Westminster Abbey Choir School from January 2024.

Westminster Abbey Choir School

The Holy See invites Westminster Abbey choir to sing at St Peter’s in Rome

Monday, 5th March 2012

Westminster Abbey’s world-famous choir has been invited by the Holy See – through the Maestro of the Cappella Musicale Pontificia “Sistina” – to sing at St Peter’s in Rome.

St Peter’s Basilica

Fascinating Women of Westminster Abbey tour

Saturday, 1st March 2025

From actresses, writers and spies to philanthropists, social reformers and modern martyrs - discover the extraordinary lives of some of the women buried and commemorated in Westminster Abbey.

Westminster Abbey Choir to sing at St Peter's in Rome

Monday, 25th June 2012

Westminster Abbey’s world-famous choir arrives in Italy this week (Tuesday 26th June) for a tour of Rome and Montecassino which will include singing for Pope Benedict XVI, with the Cappella Musicale Pontificia ‘Sistina’, the Sistine Chapel Choir, at the Papal Mass marking the Solemnity of St Peter and St Paul (Friday 29th June) in St Peter’s Basilica.

Pope Benedict XVI

Abbey Choir sings for Pope in St Peter's

Friday, 29th June 2012

Westminster Abbey’s Choir sang for Pope Benedict XVI, with the Cappella Musicale Pontificia ‘Sistina’, the Sistine Chapel Choir, at the Papal Mass marking the Solemnity of St Peter and St Paul in St Peter’s Basilica, Rome, on Friday 29th June, a historic occasion of great significance for Anglican-Catholic relations.