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  • R is for Royal Weddings

    Discover over 1,000 years of faith and history with our brand-new A to Z of Westminster Abbey. Perfect for primary-aged children, and their accompanying adults, these independent and team activities are designed to spark creativity, ignite imaginations and keep young brains ticking, with little or no materials required. Letter-by-letter, uncover the many places, themes and beliefs that can be found within this national place of worship. What are you waiting for?

  • HRH The Princess Royal attends Special Service of Celebration to mark the work of Livability, the new face of John Grooms and the Shaftesbury Society

    Tuesday, 22nd April 2008

    HRH The Princess Royal attended the Abbey on Tuesday 22nd April for a Special Service of Celebration to mark the work of Livability, the new face of John Grooms and the Shaftesbury Society.

    Special Service

  • Commonwealth Day

    Abbey flag and Royal Standard

  • Royal wedding bouquet rests on Warrior’s grave

    Saturday, 13th October 2018

    Princess Eugenie has sent the bouquet she carried during her wedding ceremony to Westminster Abbey to rest on the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.

    Princess Eugenie of York Royal Wedding

  • Members of the Royal Family celebrate Commonwealth Day at the Abbey

    Monday, 11th March 2024

    Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales attended the annual Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey on Monday 11th March.

    Commonwealth Day Commonwealth Service

  • Inspectors praise Abbey Choir School

    Monday, 18th May 2026

    Westminster Abbey Choir School has received a glowing report from the Independent Schools Inspectorate which demonstrates that the school comprehensively meets the standards required in all five areas of the inspection framework.

    Choir School

  • 60th Anniversary of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

    Thursday, 24th November 2016

    Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh attended a Service of Thanksgiving to Celebrate the Diamond Anniversary of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Thursday 24th November 2016. They were accompanied by Their Royal Highnesses the Earl and Countess of Wessex.

    Royal Visit HM The Queen HRH The Duke of Edinburgh TRH The Earl and Countess of Wessex Duke of Edinburghs Award

  • Royal Family marks Unknown Warrior centenary

    Wednesday, 11th November 2020

    Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall attended a service to mark the centenary of the burial of the Unknown Warrior at Westminster Abbey on 11th November 2020.

    HRH The Prince of Wales HRH The Duchess of Cornwall Grave of the Unknown Warrior Remembrance

  • Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC)

    Soldier, Physician and Doctor

    In the nave of Westminster Abbey is a tablet, rolls of honour and stained glass window for those who died serving in the Royal Army Medical Corps.

  • Summer: Stories from the Stones tour

    Wednesday, 6th August 2025

    Step into the Abbey cloisters after hours to uncover stories that bring to life the names etched in the stones.

    Events Summer at the Abbey

  • The Birthday of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales

    the bells of Westminster Abbey are rung from 12.30 pm

  • HRH Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton to wed at Abbey

    Thursday, 18th November 2010

    It was announced today, Tuesday 23rd November 2010, that the wedding of HRH Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton will take place at Westminster Abbey on Friday 29th April 2011.

  • Abbey Sub-Organist honoured with Royal Academy of Music Fellowship

    Wednesday, 24th April 2024

    Westminster Abbey's Sub-Organist, Peter Holder, has been honoured by the Royal Academy of Music for his outstanding contribution to church music.

    Music

  • Duke of Kent honours ‘Father of the Royal Air Force’

    Thursday, 9th February 2023

    HRH The Duke of Kent visited Westminster Abbey on Thursday 9th February 2023 and laid a wreath in memory of Viscount Trenchard.

    Wreathlaying

  • 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.

    HRH The Earl of Wessex Queen's organ

  • Royal visit

    A joyful noise: the bells of Westminster Abbey:.

  • The Royal Family

    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.

  • 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.

    HRH Princess Alexandra

  • Prince of Wales Attends Memorial Service for Christchurch

    Monday, 28th March 2011

    His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales attended a Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 27th March 2011.

  • Abbey Remembers Haiti a Year on from the Earthquake

    Monday, 17th January 2011

    A Service for Haiti was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 16th January 2011 at 6.30 pm.

    Haiti earthquake

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