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  • Queen and Duke of Edinburgh Attend VE Day Service

    Sunday, 10th May 2015

    Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh attended a Service of Thanksgiving Marking the 70th Anniversary of Victory in Europe at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 10th May 2015.

    Special Service Royal Visit HM The Queen HRH The Duke of Edinburgh HRH The Prince of Wales HRH The Duchess of Cornwall HRH The Duke of York HRH The Earl of Wessex HRH The Duke of Kent VE Day

  • Abbey honour for Sir Donald Gosling

    Wednesday, 11th December 2019

    A Service of Thanksgiving for the life and work of British Vice Admiral, businessman and benefactor Sir Donald Gosling KCVO was held at Westminster Abbey.

    Sir Donald Gosling HRH The Duke of Cambridge TRH The Earl and Countess of Wessex HRH Prince Michael of Kent memorial service

  • The life of Sir Stirling Moss honoured at Abbey

    Wednesday, 8th May 2024

    HRH Duke of Kent, representing HM The King, and HRH Prince Michael of Kent attended a Service of Thanksgiving for the life and work of Sir Stirling Moss at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 8th May 2024.

  • Ludovic, Frances & Esme Stuart

    Diplomat

    Ludovic Stuart, Duke of Richmond and Lennox, and several members of his family are buried in a vault in the Lady chapel at Westminster Abbey. He has a large monument.

  • War dead honoured at the Field of Remembrance

    Thursday, 7th November 2024

    HRH The Duchess of Gloucester opened the 96th Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 7th November 2024.

    Field of Remembrance Remembrance

  • Battle of Britain Service

    Monday, 8th September 2008

    Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will attend Westminster Abbey's Battle of Britain Thanksgiving Service on Sunday 21st September.

    Battle of Britain Sunday

  • Abbey marks 81st anniversary of the Battle of Britain

    Sunday, 19th September 2021

    Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall attended a Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication on Battle of Britain Sunday at Westminster Abbey.

  • Explore Christianity in 10 objects

    Tuesday, 6th July 2021

    Westminster Abbey has launched a free online resource designed to help schools and families explore Christianity through ten treasures from the Abbey collection.

  • The King and Queen to attend VE Day 80 service

    Friday, 25th April 2025

    Their Majesties The King and Queen will attend a Service of Thanksgiving for the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) at the Abbey on Thursday 8th May at noon.

    Second World War

  • A Service to mark the 90th Anniversary of the Founding of Combat Stress

    Tuesday, 12th May 2009

    Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall attended a Service to mark the 90th anniversary of the founding of Combat Stress, at Westminster Abbey, on Tuesday 12th May 2009.

  • An Observance for Commonwealth Day 2010

    Monday, 8th March 2010

    An Observance for Commonwealth Day at Westminster Abbey on 8th March 2010 was attended by HM The Queen with HRH The Duke of Edinburgh and HRH The Prince of Wales with HRH The Duchess of Cornwall.

    Commonwealth Service

  • Villiers Family

    Politician and Soldier

    Sir George Villiers, his wife Mary, son George 1st Duke of Buckingham and others of the family are buried in Westminster Abbey.

  • Charles II

    Charles' coronation took place on 23rd April 1661. He was buried in the Abbey on 14th February 1685 in a vault in Henry VII's chapel.

  • Westminster Abbey Marks ANZAC Day 2025

    Friday, 25th April 2025

    Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh attended a Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving to mark ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) Day at Westminster Abbey on Friday 25th April 2025.

    ANZAC Day

  • Westminster Abbey marks ANZAC Day

    Thursday, 25th April 2019

    The Duke of Sussex, The Duke of Gloucester and The Duchess of Cambridge attended a Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving to mark ANZAC Day.

  • A Service to Mark the Passing of the World War One Generation

    Wednesday, 11th November 2009

    HM The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh attended a Service to Mark the Passing of the World War One Generation at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 11th November 2009.

    WW1

  • Royal guests for Battle of Britiain service

    Sunday, 19th September 2010

    His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, Air Chief Marshal, attended a Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication for Battle of Britain Sunday at Westminster Abbey on 19th September 2010. He was accompanied by Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall and His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales.

  • 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.

    ve day

  • 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.

    Battle of El Alamein Wreathlaying

  • The Queen attends The Commonwealth Day Service

    Monday, 11th March 2019

    Her Majesty The Queen attended The Commonwealth Service: A Celebration of the Commonwealth at Westminster Abbey on Monday 11th March 2019.

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