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  • Princess Alexandra attends Whitehall Carol Service

    Thursday, 8th December 2011

    Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra attended the Whitehall Carol Service, held in conjunction with Christians in Government UK, at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 7th December 2011.

    Royal Visit HRH Princess Alexandra Whitehall Carol Service

  • Royal regalia

    Discover more about the objects presented to the monarch during the coronation service and find out what each one represents.

  • Visit the Abbey

    Celebrate Advent and Christmas with us.

  • A Service to Celebrate the 150th Anniversary of The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution

    Wednesday, 24th February 2010

    HRH The Duke of Gloucester attended a service to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 24th February at 12 noon.

    Special Service

  • Russian President Vladimir Putin visits Abbey

    Tuesday, 24th June 2003

    On Tuesday 24th June Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Westminster Abbey on the first day of his four-day state visit to Britain.

    State Visit

  • The Queen approves recommendations for Abbey

    Monday, 9th February 2004

    Recommendations put forward by the Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer, for the organisation, management and accountability of the Royal Peculiars have today been approved by Her Majesty the Queen.

    Royal Peculiar

  • Abbey marks Battle of Britain Anniversary

    Sunday, 21st September 2014

    Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall attended A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to mark Battle of Britain Sunday at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 21st September 2014.

    HRH The Prince of Wales HRH The Duchess of Cornwall Battle of Britain Sunday

  • 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.

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

  • Abbey Commemorates Victims of 2015 Attacks

    Tuesday, 12th April 2016

    His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales, representing Her Majesty The Queen, attended a Service of Solemn Commemoration for the Victims of the 2015 Terrorist Attacks in Tunisia at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Tuesday 12th April 2016.

    HRH Prince Henry of Wales Prince Harry Tunisia terrorist attacks

  • Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

    Architect

    The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) was a generous donor to the restoration of Henry VII's Lady Chapel at Westminster Abbey.

  • 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?

  • 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.

  • The Duke of York attends ANZAC Day service

    Tuesday, 25th April 2017

    His Royal Highness The Duke of York attended a Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving to mark ANZAC Day at Westminster Abbey.

    HRH The Duke of York

  • Her Majesty The Queen attends Abbey Somme Service

    Thursday, 30th June 2016

    Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh attended a Service and Vigil on the Eve of the Centenary of the Battle of the Somme at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 30th June 2016.

    Battle of the Somme

  • President Trump visits Westminster Abbey

    Monday, 3rd June 2019

    President Donald J. Trump visited Westminster Abbey on Monday 3rd June on the first day of his State Visit to Her Majesty The Queen.

    President of the United States President Trump Donald Trump Melania Trump

  • Royal Ballet Founders

    Composer, Dancer and Musician

    In 2009 a memorial stone to four founders of the Royal Ballet, Ninette de Valois, Frederick Ashton, Constant Lambert and Margot Fonteyn, was unveiled.

  • 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

  • Abbey Welcomes Her Majesty The Queen to Bath Service

    Friday, 9th May 2014

    Her Majesty The Queen, Sovereign of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, accompanied by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, Great Master of the Order, attended the Service and Ceremony of the Installation of Knights Grand Cross of the Order in Henry VII’s Lady Chapel, Chapel of the Order, at Westminster Abbey on Friday 9th May 2014.

    Order of the Bath

  • Westminster Abbey to Welcome Pope Benedict XVI

    Tuesday, 16th March 2010

    The Dean and Chapter of Westminster will welcome Pope Benedict XVI to a service at Westminster Abbey during his visit to the United Kingdom in September.

    Pope Benedict XVI

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