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• Abbey opens its roof to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee

  Thursday, 21st April 2022

  Abbey opens its roof to the public for the Platinum Jubilee in Summer Festival of events.

• The Wedding of William and Kate

  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.

• Abbey to host first Advent/Hanukkah celebration

  Monday, 26th November 2007

  In a major first for Jewish/Christian relations in the UK, Westminster Abbey and the Council of Christians and Jews will celebrate two major festivals together this year.

  Council of Christians and Jews Hanukkah

• Lord Burghley’s legacy celebrated

  HRH Princess Alexandra attended a Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate the lasting legacy of William Cecil, Lord Burghley, in Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 22nd June 2022.

• Abbey marks anniversary of Grenfell tragedy

  A Memorial Service to mark the fifth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower tragedy was held in Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 14th June 2022.

• Abbey celebrates Olympic Games

  HRH Princess Alexandra, the Honourable Lady Ogilvy KG GCVO, attended a Service in Celebration of the London Olympic Games at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 15th July.

• Westminster Abbey marks 50th anniversary of the death of Dr Martin Luther King Jr

  Rediscovering Justice: A Service of Hope on the 50th anniversary of the death of the Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr was held at Westminster Abbey at noon on Wednesday 4th April 2018. The service was attended by HRH The Duke of Kent.

• The Arts Society celebrates 50th anniversary

  HRH The Duchess of Gloucester, Patron, attended a service of celebration to mark the 50th anniversary of The Arts Society at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 16th May 2018.

• Prime Minister attends Abbey Nightingale service

  The Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Boris Johnson MP, attended a service to commemorate the life of Florence Nightingale at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 12th May 2021.

• Christian Aid celebrates 80th anniversary

  A Service of Thanksgiving and Reflection on the 80th anniversary of Christian Aid was held at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 12th June 2025.

• A Service to Celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the SSAFA Associsation Forces Help

  His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent attended a Service to Celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) Forces Help at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 18th February 2010.

• Princess Royal Attends Royal British Legion’s 90th Anniversary Service

  HRH The Princess Royal attended a service of thanksgiving to mark the 90th anniversary of the Royal British Legion held at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 20th September 2011.

• 150th Anniversary of Peabody Celebrated

  A service to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Peabody and the work of its founder, George Peabody, was held at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 28th March 2012 at 11.00am.

• Metropolitan Police Service holds Abbey carol service

  Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester attended the Metropolitan Police Carol Service at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 19th December 2018.

• Abbey Marks Centenary of Police Women

  A service of thanksgiving to mark the centenary of police women in the Metropolitan Police Service was held at Westminster Abbey on 17th May 2019.

• Tricia Hillas inaugurated as Speaker’s Chaplain

  The Reverend Tricia Hillas was inaugurated as Chaplain to The Speaker of the House of Commons in a service in St Margaret's Church, Westminster today.

• The Princess Royal Attends Service for Sir Ernest Shackleton and his Men

  Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, patron of the United Kingdom Antarctic Heritage Trust, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence KCVO CB, attended a Centenary Service of Thanksgiving for the Courage and Endurance of the polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton CVO and his Men at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Friday 20th May 2016.

• A Service of Inauguration for new Speaker's Chaplain

  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.

• A Service of Thanksgiving in the 30th year of South Africa’s democracy

  A Service of Thanksgiving to mark the 30th year of South Africa’s democracy was held in Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 16th July 2024.

• St Margaret’s holds a Service for the New Parliament

  The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby, gave the Address at Service for the New Parliament at St Margaret's Church.