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• A miraculous escape

  The Reverend Fergus Butler-Gallie explores the crucial role the church played in supporting a nation in conflict.

• Abbey marks Anzac Day

  Wednesday, 25th April 2012

  The annual Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving to mark ANZAC Day was held at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 25th April 2012.

  ANZAC Day Special Service

• Westminster Abbey Honours PG Wodehouse

  HRH The Duke of Kent attended the dedication of a memorial stone to PG Wodehouse at Westminster Abbey on Friday 20th September 2019.

• Henry Frederick, Duke of Cumberland

  Sailor

  Henry Frederick, Duke of Cumberland and Strathern and Earl of Dublin was buried in the Hanoverian vault below the central aisle of Henry VII's chapel.

• Thomas Totty

  Sailor

  In the chapel of St Andrew is a memorial to Rear Admiral Thomas Totty. This shows a relief of a ship with flag at half-mast.

• Sir Thomas Button

  Explorer and Sailor

  Admiral Sir Thomas Button and his wife are buried in St Margaret's church Westminster but they have no markers or memorial.

• 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.

• George, Duke of Kent, son of George V

  Soldier and Sailor

  On 29th November 1934, George Edward, Duke of Kent, married Princess Marina, daughter of Prince Nicholas of Greece and Denmark, in Westminster Abbey.

• Henry Priestman

  Sailor

  In the nave of Westminster Abbey is a memorial to Henry Priestman who died in 1712 aged 65, but he is not buried here.

• George Falconer

  Sailor

  Captain George Falconer was buried in the west cloister of Westminster Abbey but has no marker.

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

  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.

• John Baker

  Sailor

  Vice-Admiral John Baker died on 10th November 1716 at Port Mahon in Minorca and his body was returned to Westminster Abbey for burial.

• Richard Kempenfelt

  Sailor

  In the chapel of St Michael is a column in memory of Admiral Richard Kempenfelt by John Bacon junior

• Charles Watson

  Sailor

  In the west aisle of the north transept of Westminster Abbey is a memorial to Vice-Admiral Charles Watson. This was designed by James Stuart.

• Thomas Cochrane, Earl of Dundonald

  Sailor

  The grave of Thomas Cochrane, 10th Earl of Dundonald, the famous admiral, is in the central part of the nave of Westminster Abbey.

• Sir Thomas Hardy

  Sailor

  At the west end of the nave is a monument to Admiral Sir Thomas Hardy. He is shown in Roman armour reclining on a sarcophagus.

• David, 1st Earl Beatty

  Sailor

  David Beatty, 1st Earl Beatty (1871-1936), naval officer, has a stall plate as a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath.

• Sir Hugh Pollard

  Politician and Soldier

  Politician and Royalist army officer Sir Hugh Pollard, 2nd Baronet of King's Nympton, Devon, died on 27th November 1666 and was buried in Westminster Abbey.

• Sir John Balchen

  Sailor

  In the west aisle of the north transept of Westminster Abbey is a memorial to Admiral Sir John Balchen (or Balchin).

• Edward Spragge

  Sailor

  Admiral Sir Edward Spragge was buried in the north aisle of Westminster Abbey (most probably the north ambulatory) but his grave was never marked.