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Abbey staff honoured for role in The Late Queen’s funeral

Monday, 27th March 2023

Three members of the Abbey staff have been honoured for their role in the funeral of The Late Queen last September.

ANZAC Day

ANZAC Day is the anniversary of the landings on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey by allied forces on 25th April 1915.

Westminster Abbey sends condolences to HM The Queen on the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

Saturday, 10th April 2021

The Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, has sent his condolences to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family upon the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, on behalf of all at Westminster Abbey.

Coronation of Their Majesties The King and Queen

Find out more about the history of coronations at Westminster Abbey and explore a range of videos, events, articles and more.

Holding The Queen in our long history

A reflection for Holy Week by the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster

Abbey marks the Centenary of the Armistice

Sunday, 11th November 2018

The Queen and Frank-Walter Steinmeier The President of Germany attended A Service to mark the Centenary of the Armistice at Westminster Abbey.

Armistice HM The Queen President of Germany Remembrance Royal Visit Prince Charles HRH The Duchess of Cornwall HRH The Duke of Cambridge HRH The Duchess of Cambridge HRH The Duke of Sussex HRH The Duchess of Sussex Special Service

Abbey Celebrates Coronation Anniversary

Tuesday, 4th June 2013

Her Majesty The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh attended Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 4th June 2013 for A Service to Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

HRH The Duke of Edinburgh HRH The Prince of Wales HRH Prince Henry of Wales HRH The Duke of York HRH Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie of York HRH The Earl and Countess of Wessex Lady Louise Windsor HRH The Princess Royal Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence HRH The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester HRH The Duke and Duchess of Kent HRH Prince and Princess Michael of Kent

Dedication of The Queen's Window by David Hockney

Tuesday, 2nd October 2018

The Queen’s Window, a new stained-glass window by David Hockney celebrating the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, was dedicated at a service this morning.

David Hockney stained glass window

The Queen presents Dean with KCVO

Wednesday, 30th October 2019

Her Majesty The Queen presented the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster, with the KCVO at his farewell audience at Buckingham Palace today.

Dean of Westminster The Very Reverend Dr John Hall

Westminster Abbey celebrates 750th anniversary

Tuesday, 15th October 2019

Her Majesty The Queen and HRH The Duchess of Cornwall attended a service to celebrate the 750th anniversary of the re-building of Westminster Abbey today.

750th anniversary

Queen Victoria memorial

Find out about sculptor Thomas Brock's contribution to Westminster Abbey.

Dean’s Verger welcomes HM The Queen with new verge

Wednesday, 16th October 2019

The Dean’s Verger at Westminster Abbey, Martin Castledine, carried a new silver verge marking the 750th anniversary of the building of Henry III’s Abbey.

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.

TRH The Earl and Countess of Wessex Duke of Edinburghs Award

A nation in mourning

Find out about the many elaborate royal funerals have taken place in Westminster Abbey prior to burial here.

The King and Queen lead the nation in marking VE Day 80th anniversary

Thursday, 8th May 2025

The King and Queen attended a Service of Thanksgiving to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 8th May. VE Day was the public holiday that marked the formal end of the Second World War in Europe.

ve day

Dr James Hawkey appointed New Canon Theologian

Wednesday, 13th June 2018

Reverend Dr James Hawkey has been appointed to the Canonry of Westminster to be made vacant through the retirement of the Reverend Professor Vernon White.

Reverend Dr James Hawkey

Princess Anne, daughter of Queen Elizabeth II

Princess Anne is the only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II and Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. In 1973 she married Captain Mark Phillips in Westminster Abbey.

Prince Andrew, son of Queen Elizabeth II

b.1960

On 23 July 1986, Prince Andrew, second son of Queen Elizabeth II and Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, was married to Sarah Ferguson at Westminster Abbey.

Commonwealth Service attended by Her Majesty

Monday, 14th March 2016

Her Majesty The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh attended The Commonwealth Service: A Celebration of the Commonwealth at Westminster Abbey on Monday 14th March 2016. They were accompanied by TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, HRH Prince Henry of Wales and HRH The Duke of York.

Commonwealth Service

Abbey Hosts Royal Wedding

Friday, 29th April 2011

His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales KG and Miss Catherine Middleton were married at Westminster Abbey on Friday 29th April 2011.

Royal Wedding