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• The Galleries

  One of the newest event spaces in London, The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries boasts a view which John Betjeman declared 'the best view in Europe'.

• Anthony Ball appointed Director of the Anglican Centre in Rome

  Monday, 11th November 2024

  A photograph of Bishop Anthony Ball wearing a black shirt and jacket and a clerical collar.

• Faith Leaders' Vigil for Westminster Victims

  Friday, 24th March 2017

  Victims of the attack on Westminster Bridge and at the Palace of Westminster this week were remembered by faith leaders in a vigil and a minute’s silence at North Green, Westminster Abbey on Friday 24th March 2017

  Faith leaders

• You're welcome here

  Discover over ten centuries of British history in a building in the heart of London where worship takes place every day.

• William Lyndewood

  Priest/Minister

  The mummified body of Bishop William Lyndwood was re-buried in the north cloister after being uncovered by workmen in the crypt chapel of St Stephen's.

• Prime Minister pays tribute to Westminster terror attack victims

  Tuesday, 22nd March 2022

  The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson MP, today paid tribute to the victims of the terror attack which brought Westminster to a standstill five years ago.

• Thomas Thirlby

  Priest/Minister

  Thomas Thirlby (c.1500-1570) was consecrated the first and only Bishop of the new short-lived diocese of Westminster in December 1540.

• Abbey Hosts Royal Wedding

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

• Zachary and William Pearce

  Dean and Priest/Minister

  In the south aisle of the nave is a memorial with bust to Zachary Pearce, Dean of Westminster. The monument was erected in about 1777.

• The life of The Duke of Edinburgh celebrated at Service of Thanksgiving

  Members of the Royal Family celebrated the life and work of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

• In the heart of the city

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

• The Reverend Andrew Tremlett appointed Canon of Westminster

  Thursday, 1st July 2010

  It is announced today from 10 Downing Street that Her Majesty The Queen has approved the appointment of The Reverend Andrew Tremlett, Canon of Bristol Cathedral, as a Canon of Westminster in succession to The Reverend Canon Robert Wright, who will be leaving the Abbey in September.

  Reverend Andrew Tremlett Reverend Rose Hudson-Wilkin

• Lord-Lieutenant appointed Abbey’s High Bailiff

  Friday, 19th February 2021

  Sir Kenneth Olisa, Lord-Lieutenant of London, has been appointed the new High Bailiff of Westminster Abbey.

• Charles Ignatius Sancho honoured with St Margaret’s memorial

  Tuesday, 19th December 2023

  Charles Ignatius Sancho, who escaped from a background of slavery and rose to distinction in Georgian London, has been honoured with a new memorial.

• Duke of Edinburgh Thanksgiving service at the Abbey

  Thursday, 23rd December 2021

  Buckingham Palace has announced that a Service of Thanksgiving for the life of His Royal Highness The Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh will take place in the spring of 2022 at Westminster Abbey.

• A Service of Inauguration for new Speaker's Chaplain

  Tuesday, 12th October 2010

  The ministry of The Reverend Rose Hudson-Wilkin as Chaplain to The Speaker of the House of Commons was inaugurated on Tuesday 12th October 2010 in St Margaret’s Church at a special service, which was attended by The Right Honourable John Bercow MP, Speaker of the House of Commons and the Lord Mayor of Westminster, Councillor Judith Warner.

• Edward VI

  Edward succeeded his father when he was just 9 years old and was crowned in the Abbey on 20th February 1547. He died in 1553.

• William de Humez

  Abbot

  William de Humez became Abbot of Westminster on 4th May 1214 and was buried in the south cloister. His worn effigy still remains.

• Abbey Celebrates Coronation Anniversary

  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.

• Sir Charles and Sir John Wolfe Barry

  Architect and Engineer

  In the nave is a brass covering the grave of architect Sir Charles Barry and a memorial window for his son, Sir John Wolfe Barry.