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The Queen attends Commonwealth Service

Monday, 13th March 2017

Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh attended The Commonwealth Service: A Celebration of the Commonwealth at Westminster Abbey on Monday 13th March 2017. They were accompanied by The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry, The Duke of York and The Earl of Wessex.

Special Service Royal Visit HM The Queen HRH The Duke of Edinburgh HRH The Prince of Wales HRH The Duchess of Cornwall Prince Harry HRH Prince Henry of Wales HRH The Duke of York HRH The Earl of Wessex Rt Hon Theresa May MP

Princess Royal and Chilean Navy honour Lord Cochrane

Tuesday, 22nd May 2012

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal joined representatives of the Chilean Navy at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 22nd May 2012 for the annual wreath laying ceremony to honour Admiral Lord Cochrane, 10th Earl of Dundonald, on Chilean Naval Day.

HRH The Princess Royal Chilean Navy Day Royal visit

Service of Thanksgiving for the Life and Work of Sir Charles Wheeler CMG

Tuesday, 20th January 2009

A Service of Thanksgiving for the Life and Work of Sir Charles Wheeler CMG was held at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 20th January 2009.

Sir Charles Wheeler

Abbey to Honour Ted Hughes

Friday, 19th March 2010

Westminster Abbey will honour Ted Hughes, one of the most significant poets of the 20th century, with a memorial in Poets’ Corner.

Ted Hughes

Sermon series: Noble Army of Martyrs

Sunday, 10th September 2023

Noble Army of Martyrs: Above the Abbey’s Great West Door stand ten statues to 20th-century Christian martyrs. This autumn, to mark the 25th anniversary of their installation, a sermon series.

Evensong

Westminster Abbey holds Whitehall Carol Service

Thursday, 21st December 2017

Westminster Abbey held a Whitehall Carol Service on Wednesday 20th December 2017 in partnership with Christians in Government UK.

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.

Dean takes High Tea on Henry’s roof

Tuesday, 26th May 2009

The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall took tea on the roof of Westminster Abbey on the morning of Wednesday 20th May to help promote London to UK and overseas visitors. ‘High Tea’ took place on the roof of the Henry VII Chapel as part of Visit London’s ongoing ‘Only in London’ campaign.

Only in London

The Princess Royal Attends Service for Sir Ernest Shackleton and his Men

Friday, 20th May 2016

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, patron of the United Kingdom Antarctic Heritage Trust, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence KCVO CB, attended a Centenary Service of Thanksgiving for the Courage and Endurance of the polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton CVO and his Men at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Friday 20th May 2016.

Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence KCVO Sir Ernest Shackleton

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.

Battle of Britain Sunday

Dean preaches at National Pilgrimage

Tuesday, 26th May 2015

On Monday 25th May 2015, the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, preached the sermon during the National Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham.

Dean of Westminster Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham

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