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  • Prince Harry Attends ANZAC Day Service

    Monday, 25th April 2016

    HRH Prince Henry of Wales attended a Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving to mark ANZAC Day at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Monday 25th April 2016. The National Anthem was sung.

    Special Service Royal Visit Prince Harry HRH Prince Henry of Wales ANZAC Day

  • Dean & Chapter present Loyal Address to HM The Queen

    Tuesday, 27th March 2012

    The Dean & Chapter of Westminster today presented a Loyal Address to HM The Queen at Buckingham Palace to mark her Diamond Jubilee.

    HM The Queen Loyal Address Diamond Jubilee

  • Prince of Wales attends Order of the Bath installation

    Thursday, 24th May 2018

    His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, Great Master of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, attended a Service for the Order at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 24th May 2018 in the Order’s 293rd year including the Ceremony for the Installation of Knights Grand Cross of the Order in the Lady Chapel, the Chapel of the Order.

    Order of the Bath

  • Frederick Louis, Prince of Wales & family

    Frederick Louis (or Lewis), Prince of Wales,son of George II, is buried in the royal vault in the Lady Chapel at Westminster Abbey with his wife Augusta and several children

  • Dean Williams' generosity

  • Westminster Abbey sends condolences to His Majesty The King on the death of Queen Elizabeth II

    Thursday, 8th September 2022

    The Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle OBE, has sent his condolences to His Majesty The King and the Royal Family upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II, on behalf of all at Westminster Abbey.

  • Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales

    Henry Frederick was the eldest son of James I. He died suddenly in 1612 and his funeral was held at Westminster Abbey on 7th December.

  • Prince of Wales attends Service of Thanksgiving for the late Dame Joan Sutherland

    Tuesday, 15th February 2011

    His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales attended a Service of Thanksgiving for the late Dame Joan Sutherland OM AC DBE (1926 - 2010) in Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 15th February at 12 noon.

    HRH The Prince of Wales Dame Joan Sutherland

  • Sir William Sanderson

    Writer and Historian

    In the west aisle of the north transept is an alabaster and black marble monument to historian Sir William Sanderson. This shows his bust.

  • King and Queen of the Netherlands visit Abbey

    Tuesday, 23rd October 2018

    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.

    State Visit

  • Sir George Williams & YMCA

    A memorial window for the Young Men's Christian Association (founded by Sir George Williams) was unveiled in the nave of Westminster Abbey in 1921.

  • The Queen attends annual The Commonwealth Service

    Monday, 12th March 2018

    Her Majesty The Queen attended The Commonwealth Service: A Celebration of the Commonwealth at Westminster Abbey on Monday 12th March 2018.

    Commonwealth Service HRH The Duchess of Cornwall HRH The Duke of Cambridge HRH The Duchess of Cambridge Meghan Markle HRH The Duke of York HRH The Princess Royal HRH The Countess of Wessex HRH The Duchess of Gloucester

  • Edward of Woodstock (the Black Prince)

    Soldier

    Edward of Woodstock, better known as the "Black Prince" was the eldest son of Edward III and his queen Philippa of Hainault.

  • Mary Queen of Scots

    Mary Queen of Scots is buried in a tomb erected by her son James I in the south aisle of the Lady Chapel, Westminster Abbey.

  • William & Margaret Cavendish

    Writer, Soldier and Poet

    In the north transept is a monument by Grinling Gibbons to William Cavendish, Duke of Newcastle and his wife Margaret, who were both writers.

  • Her Majesty The Queen attends the Commonwealth Service

    Monday, 9th March 2020

    Her Majesty The Queen led the congregation at the annual Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey on Monday 9th March 2020.

    HRH The Duke of Sussex HRH The Duchess of Sussex HRH The Earl of Wessex Alexandra Burke Craig David Anthony Joshua

  • Order of Service for the State Funeral published

    Sunday, 18th September 2022

    Buckingham Palace this evening published the Order of Service for the State Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II, which will be held in Westminster Abbey tomorrow (Monday 19th September 2022).

  • William of Sudbury

    Writer and Priest/Minister

    William of Sudbury was a monk at Westminster Abbey from 1373. He was a son of Henry, skinner of London, and his wife Margaret.

  • Her Majesty The Queen Attends ANZAC Centenary Service

    Saturday, 25th April 2015

    Her Majesty The Queen accompanied by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh attended a Service in Westminster Abbey on Saturday 25th April in Commemoration and Thanksgiving to Mark the Centenary of the ANZAC Landings. The National Anthem was sung.

    HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

  • Her Majesty The Queen attends Abbey Somme Service

    Thursday, 30th June 2016

    Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh attended a Service and Vigil on the Eve of the Centenary of the Battle of the Somme at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 30th June 2016.

    Battle of the Somme

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