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• Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother

  Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother was married and crowned in the Abbey and had her funeral here in 2002.

• Virtual classrooms

  Our team of experienced Learning Officers can join you online in your classroom to bring the Abbey to life even if you cannot visit. We offer a range of formats: interactive sessions, costumed characters (and guided virtual tours, tailored to your needs, interests and the age of your class.

• German President welcomed to the Abbey

  Thursday, 4th December 2025

  The President of the Federal Republic of Germany, His Excellency Dr Frank-Walter Steinmeier, and Frau Elke Büdenbender, visited Westminster Abbey on Thursday 4th December as part of their State Visit to the United Kingdom.

• Nigerian President welcomed to the Abbey

  Thursday, 19th March 2026

  Nigerian President Mr Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accompanied by First Lady Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, visited Westminster Abbey on Thursday 19th March as part of their State Visit to the United Kingdom.

• President of the Republic of Turkey visits Abbey

  Tuesday, 22nd November 2011

  The President of the Republic of Turkey, His Excellency Abdullah Gül, and Mrs Hayrünnisa Gül, visited Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 22nd November 2011 during a State Visit to Her Majesty The Queen.

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• AQA aligned resources

  Download free hand-picked teaching resources created by Westminster Abbey for KS4 and KS5 teachers using AQA as their exam board. Enhance your understanding with guides for teachers pitched at non-specialists. In the classroom, showcase high-quality videos, adaptable activities and full lessons for a range of Christian topics.

• 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.

• Duke of Edinburgh opens Field of Remembrance

  HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, opened the Field of Remembrance on Thursday - the 78th year the Abbey has hosted this unique tribute to the soldiers, sailors and aircrew who have died in the service of their country.

• A service to celebrate the 300th anniversary of St Edward’s Church of England Primary School and St Edward’s Church of England School and Sixth Form College in Romford

  A service to celebrate the 300th anniversary of St Edward’s Church of England Primary School and St Edward’s Church of England School and Sixth Form College in Romford was held at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 3rd February 2010.

• King and Queen of the Netherlands visit Abbey

  The King and Queen of the Netherlands visited Westminster Abbey on 23rd October as part of Their Majesties’ State Visit to Her Majesty The Queen.

• Abbey remembers the Fallen

  A Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving on Remembrance Sunday was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 11th November 2018.

• Abbey marks 81st anniversary of the Battle of Britain

  Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall attended a Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication on Battle of Britain Sunday at Westminster Abbey.

• Her Majesty The Queen opens the 2023 Field of Remembrance

  Her Majesty The Queen opened the 95th Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 9th November 2023.

• Florence Nightingale remembered at annual service

  A lamp was carried from the Grave of the Unknown Warrior to the High Altar

• A Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving to mark ANZAC Day

  Australians and New Zealanders packed Westminster Abbey on Sunday 25th April 2010 for the annual ANZAC Day service, which was attended by HRH The Duke of Gloucester, representing Her Majesty The Queen.

• Service of Remembrance to Commemorate the 70th Anniversary of El Alamein

  An Evensong to commemorate the 70th anniversary of El Alamein was held at Westminster Abbey today at 3.00pm.

• Royal attendance for ANZAC Day commemoration

  HRH The Duke of Cambridge, HRH Prince Henry of Wales and Ms. Meghan Markle attended a Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving to mark ANZAC Day at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 25th April 2018.

• Abbey marks the Centenary of the Armistice

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

• President Trump visits Westminster Abbey

  President Donald J. Trump visited Westminster Abbey on Monday 3rd June on the first day of his State Visit to Her Majesty The Queen.

• Westminster Abbey marks ANZAC Day 2021

  Westminster Abbey Marks Anzac Day 2021: Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal attended a Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving to mark ANZAC Day at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 25th April 2021.