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Protecting history
On 8th May 1945, Winston Churchill announced that the Second World War in Europe at an end. This was VE Day or Victory in Europe Day.
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Royal Green Jackets 40th Anniversary
Wednesday, 22nd March 2006
The Royal Green Jackets celebrated the 40th anniversary of the formation of the regiment at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 22nd March.
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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.
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President of France lays wreath at Grave of the Unknown Warrior
Wednesday, 26th March 2008
The President of France, M. Nicholas Sarkozy, and Mme. Sarkozy visited the Abbey on 26th March to lay a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior during their state visit to the UK.
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Royal tribute
The Battle of Britain – a 112-day fight for control of Britain’s skies – was the first decisive battle in history fought entirely in the air.
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French President lays wreath at Warrior's grave
Tuesday, 8th July 2025
The President of France, M. Emmanuel Macron, and Mme. Macron visited Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 8th July as part of their State Visit to the United Kingdom.
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Abbey Bells Ring for Royal Anniversary
Monday, 20th November 2017
Westminster Abbey will mark the 70th wedding anniversary of Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh on Monday 20th November.
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Queen’s Organ dedicated in Lady Chapel
Wednesday, 6th November 2013
His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex attended the dedication of a new organ in Westminster Abbey’s Lady Chapel on Tuesday 5th November.
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Westminster Abbey Marks Centenary of Lady Margaret School
Tuesday, 17th October 2017
Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra attended a Service to Celebrate the Centenary of Lady Margaret School at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 17th October 2017.
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The Duke of Sussex opens the 90th Field of Remembrance
Thursday, 8th November 2018
His Royal Highness The Duke of Sussex opened the Royal British Legion's 90th Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 8th November 2018.
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Prince Harry opens Field of Remembrance
Thursday, 9th November 2017
His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales opened the Royal British Legion's 89th Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 9th November 2017.
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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit Abbey vaccine clinic
Tuesday, 23rd March 2021
Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have today visited the NHS Covid-19 vaccination clinic in Westminster Abbey.
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Prince Harry Opens 86th Field of Remembrance
Thursday, 6th November 2014
His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales opened the Royal British Legion's 86th Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 6th November 2014.
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Duchess of Gloucester attends a Service to Mark the 40th Anniversary of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act
Wednesday, 30th March 2011
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester attended a Service at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 30th March 2011 to mark the 40th anniversary of the coming into effect of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act (1970).
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South African President visits the Abbey
Tuesday, 22nd November 2022
The President of the Republic of South Africa, HE Cyril Ramaphosa, visited the Abbey on Tuesday 22nd November as part of his State Visit to His Majesty The King.
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King of Malaysia visits the Abbey
Thursday, 12th December 2019
His Majesty The King of Malaysia visited Westminster Abbey on Thursday 12th December as part of his Governmental visit to the United Kingdom.
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The Prince of Wales attends service for Lady Mary Soames
Wednesday, 19th November 2014
Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall attended a Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of The Lady Soames LG DBE at Westminster on Thursday 20th November 2014 at Noon.
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HRH The Princess Royal to dedicate Armed Forces Memorial
Friday, 17th October 2008
HRH The Princess Royal will dedicate a memorial in the Abbey’s South Cloister later this month to commemorate all those in the British armed forces who have died in conflicts throughout the world since the Second World War.
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Duke of Edinburgh and Prince Harry Open 87th Field of Remembrance
Thursday, 5th November 2015
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh and His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales opened the Royal British Legion's 87th Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 5th November 2015.
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Prince of Wales attends Battle of Britain Service
Sunday, 20th September 2015
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales attended A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to mark the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 20th September 2015.
