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  • 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.

    Special Service Royal Visit HRH The Princess Royal 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.

    HRH The Prince of Wales 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

  • Chilean Navy honour Lord Cochrane in annual wreath laying ceremony

    Tuesday, 21st May 2013

    The Chilean Navy paid its annual tribute at the grave of Admiral Cochrane, the 10th Earl of Dundonald, on Tuesday 21 May 2013.

    Chilean Navy Day

  • Chilean Navy Day 2025

    Wednesday, 21st May 2025

    The Chilean Navy will pay its annual tribute to Admiral Thomas Cochrane at a wreath laying in the Abbey on Wednesday 21st May.

  • Lord Heywood remembered

    Thursday, 20th June 2019

    A service of thanksgiving for the life and work of Jeremy, Lord Heywood of Whitehall GCB CVO, at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 20th June 2019.

    Lord Heywood

  • Chilean Navy lay wreath for Cochrane

    Wednesday, 19th May 2010

    The Chilean Navy paid its annual tribute at the grave of Admiral Cochrane, the 10th Earl of Dundonald, on Wednesday 19th May 2010.

    Thomas Cochrane Wreathlaying

  • Chilean Navy pays tribute to Cochrane

    Thursday, 18th May 2017

    The Chilean Navy paid its annual tribute at the grave of Admiral Cochrane, the 10th Earl of Dundonald, on Thursday 18th May 2017.

  • Wedding

    the bells of St Margaret's Church will be rung at about 3.00 pm following a wedding

  • Westminster Abbey to lead VE Day celebrations

    Monday, 24th February 2020

    Westminster Abbey will mark the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day with a Service of Thanksgiving on Friday 8th May at 12.00pm.

    VE Day

  • Chilean Navy pays tribute to Admiral Thomas Cochrane

    Monday, 21st May 2018

    The Chilean Navy paid its annual tribute at the grave of Admiral Thomas Cochrane, the 10th Earl of Dundonald, on Monday 21st May 2018.

  • Chilean Navy honours Admiral Lord Cochrane

    Thursday, 22nd May 2025

    The Chilean Navy paid its annual tribute at the grave of Admiral Thomas Cochrane, the 10th Earl of Dundonald, on Wednesday 21st May 2025.

  • Chilean Navy honours Admiral Lord Cochrane

    Thursday, 25th May 2023

    The Chilean Navy paid its annual tribute at the grave of Admiral Thomas Cochrane, the 10th Earl of Dundonald, on Wednesday 24th May 2023.

  • Florence Nightingale remembered at annual service

    Thursday, 16th May 2024

    A Service to Commemorate the Life of Florence Nightingale was held at Westminster Abbey at 6.30pm on Wednesday 15th May 2024.

    Florence Nightingale

  • Evensong to be streamed live from the Abbey on Sunday

    Friday, 14th May 2021

    Evensong from Westminster Abbey at 3.00pm on Sunday 16th May will be streamed live for worshippers to join in from home.

  • VE Day service - 80th anniversary

    Thursday, 8th May 2025

    A service to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day will be held at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 8th May 2025 at noon.

  • Order of the Bath service 2025

    Friday, 16th May 2025

    The Service and Ceremony of the Installation of Knights and Dames Grand Cross of the Order will be held at Westminster Abbey on Friday 16th May 2025.

    Order of the Bath

  • Florence Nightingale’s Life and Work Remembered

    Thursday, 10th May 2012

    A Service to Commemorate the Life of Florence Nightingale was held at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 9th May 2012 at 6.30pm.

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