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• Henry V and Catherine de Valois

  Henry’s tomb is below his elaborate chantry chapel in Westminster Abbey. His funeral armour and the effigy of his wife, Catherine de Valois, can be seen in the Abbey Galleries.

• VE Day

  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.

• The Abbey at Advent

  The Reverend Mark Birch and writer Chine McDonald tell us what this holiest of seasons means to them.

• 1. William the Conqueror and the riot

  Ahead of the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort on 6 May, we’ll be sharing stories from each of the 38 Coronation services held here since 1066.

• 1,800 printed volumes

• Coronation Chair

  Uncover the history behind a chair that has taken centre stage in coronations for over 700 years.

• A Reflection on history

  Friday, 12th June 2020

  I have been watching the film of Edward Colston’s statue emerging from Bristol’s Floating Harbour. The statue stood on the city centre Watershed, perhaps five hundred metres from Bristol Cathedral.

  Friday Reflection COVID-19

• Anniversary Choral Evensong broadcast from Abbey

  Thursday, 29th September 2016

  BBC Radio 3 Choral Evensong celebrated its 90th anniversary this autumn with a live broadcast from the Abbey on Wednesday 28th September on the Eve of the Feast of St Michael and All Angels.

  The Choir of Westminster Abbey

• Sir Lewis Robessart, Lord Bourgchier

  Soldier

  In the chapel of St Paul is a lavishly decorated tomb to Sir Lewis (de) Robessart, Lord Bourgchier (or Bourchier), Knight of the Garter.

• UK Emergency services

  We are open to visitors from Monday to Saturday. Find out more about how you can visit.

• The Wedding of William and Kate

  Relive the wedding day of Prince William and Kate Middleton, from the moment the guests arrive to the moment the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.

• Vigil and First Eucharist of Easter

  Saturday, 30th March 2024

  A beautiful and joyous service that celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

  Holy Week Easter

• Vigil and First Eucharist of Easter

  Saturday, 19th April 2025

  A moving service which begins in the dark, where the light of Christ is rekindled and His Resurrection is celebrated.

  Holy Week and Easter

• The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle KCVO MBE

  Find out more about the 39th Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle MBE.

• François Cloete

  Jack and Barbara Bovender Organ Scholar

• Samuel Goodenough

  Priest/Minister

  The Reverend Dr Samuel Goodenough is buried in the north cloister. He lies near the grave of Dr William Markham, Head Master of Westminster School.

• Andrew Nethsingha

  Andrew Nethsingha: Appointed Organist and Master of the Choristers in January 2023, Andrew Nethsingha is the Abbey’s director of music and principal conductor of the Abbey Choir.

• Ecumenical representatives

  Monday, 19th May 2008

  Senior members of the Roman Catholic and Methodist churches have been invited to join the College of Westminster Abbey.

  College of Westminster Abbey

• Choir on US tour

  Friday, 14th October 2005

  The choir left on Friday 14th October for a tour of the United States.

  Choir of Westminster Abbey USA tour Recording

• Ordination and Consecration of Bishops Service held at Abbey

  The Reverend Canon John Holbrook, Rector of Wimborne Minster, was ordained and consecrated Bishop of Brixworth in the Diocese of Peterborough, and The Very Reverend Jonathan Meyrick, Dean of Exeter, was ordained and consecrated Bishop of Lynn in the Diocese of Norwich at a Eucharist at Westminster Abbey on Ascension day, 2nd June 2011.