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• St Edward the Confessor chalice

  Visit the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries to see the St Edward the Confessor chalice, and many more objects, in real life. High above the Abbey floor, come face to face with the Abbey’s greatest treasures covering over 1,000 years of faith and history. Along with worship, examine objects that teach us about the building of Westminster Abbey, its role in national memory and its relationship with royalty.

• Prince William and Catherine Middleton marriage licence

  Visit the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries to see Prince William and Catherine Middleton's marriage licence, and many more objects, in real life. High above the Abbey floor, come face to face with the Abbey’s greatest treasures covering over 1,000 years of faith and history. Along with worship, examine objects that teach us about the building of Westminster Abbey, its role in national memory and its relationship with royalty.

• The Nation's Memory

  When Charles Dickens died at his home in Kent on 9th June 1870, it was presumed that he would be buried in Rochester Cathedral or in one of the nearby parish churches at Cobham or Shorne. This, after all, was what the author of some of the greatest novels in the English language had wanted.

• Photography in the Abbey

  Visitors to Westminster Abbey are welcome to take personal photographs in the church but we ask that you do not use a flash or take pictures during services.

• Dean Preaches in New York

  Monday, 13th June 2011

  The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, preached the sermon at Solemn Eucharist on the feast of Pentecost, Sunday 12th June 2011, at Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue, New York, a parish church in the episcopal diocese of New York, NY, United States of America.

  Dean of Westminster USA tour

• William Hague gives One People Oration

  Westminster Abbey Institute's autumn season, Going to War, began last night (Thursday 23rd October) with the annual One People Oration given by the Rt Hon William Hague MP, First Secretary of State and Leader of the House of Commons.

• Members of the Royal Family honour war dead

  Thursday, 7th November 2019

  TRH The Duke and Duchess of Sussex opened the 91st Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 7th November.

  Field of Remembrance HRH The Duke of Sussex HRH The Duchess of Sussex Special Service

• Order of Service for Duke of Edinburgh Thanksgiving Service

  Tuesday, 29th March 2022

  Order of Service for Duke of Edinburgh Thanksgiving Service: The Order of Service has been published ahead of today’s Service of Thanksgiving for The Duke of Edinburgh.

  HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

• Princess Mary of Orange

  Princess Mary of Orange, eldest daughter of Charles I and Henrietta Maria, is buried in a vault in the south aisle of Henry VII's chapel.

• Richmond Webb

  Soldier

  Richmond Webb and his wife are buried in the east cloister. The tablet, over the door into the Pyx Chamber, has now lost its inscription.

• John Rice

  Musician

  John Rice, sometime organist of Trinity Church, New York, USA, was buried with his father in the south cloister on 24 March 1808, aged 84.

• Letitia, Countess of Donegal

  Letitia, Countess of Donegal was buried in a vault at the east end of the Lady Chapel on 15th May 1691. She has no monument.

• James Johnston

  Soldier

  General James Johnston is buried in the centre part of the nave. Only a small stone now marks his grave, near that of Thomas Telford.

• Edward Harley, 2nd Earl of Oxford

  Edward Harley, 2nd Earl of Oxford and Mortimer and Baron Harley of Wigmore is buried in the vault of the Duke of Newcastle.

• Sir Thomas Nevill

  In the north transept of Westminster Abbey are the graves of Sir Thomas Nevill and his wife Sarah, and their daughter Anne Elford.

• Susannah Davidson

  In the chapel of St Andrew is part of a memorial to Susannah Davidson. The relief from it can now be seen in the triforium galleries.

• Adam Lindsay Gordon

  Poet

  A memorial bust of the "poet of Australia", Adam Lindsay Gordon, was unveiled on 11th May 1934 in Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey.

• Kenneth Mackenzie, Lord Fortrose

  Politician

  Kenneth Mackenzie, commonly called Lord Fortrose, was buried in the south aisle of the nave on 22nd October 1761. He has no memorial or marker.

• Eleanor Bowes

  Eleanor Verney, wife of George Bowes, was buried in the Duke of Ormond's vault in Westminster Abbey.

• Verger-guided tours

  Guided tours, led by our vergers, are a great way to see the Abbey. School groups and private tour groups are also welcome to visit.