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Lecture and conversation: The roots of democracy in Westminster
Wednesday, 3rd June 2026
How has democracy in the UK evolved over a thousand years? Hear Professor George Garnett in conversation with the Dean of Westminster as they explore the roots of representation in Westminster.
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Look closer
Coronations are events in history that you may heard of, read about or seen in a film, but the details are a little vague. What is a coronation and why do they happen? Find out answers to these questions and more in this introductory guide.
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Cranmer's pulpit
The nave of the Abbey, with the pulpit from which Archbishop Cranmer preached at the baptism of Edward VI on the left
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Look closer
Find out more about the practical purpose and historical significance of orders of service for coronations.
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Royal visit
A joyful noise: the bells of Westminster Abbey:.
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Lunchtime Talk: The Tudors, Faith, Family and Fortune
Wednesday, 11th December 2024
Leanda de Lisle considers the role of religion in the dramatic story of the Tudor succession and explores the faith of Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I.
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Celebrating the Commonwealth
Celebrating Commonwealth Day, one of the most important dates in the Abbey's year.
The declaration recognised King George VI as Head of the Commonwealth, a position held today by HM The King.
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VE Day
On 8th May 1945, Winston Churchill announced that the Second World War in Europe at an end. This was VE Day or Victory in Europe Day.
...Russell Beale read an extract from the VE Day Speech of His Majesty King George VI, and the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby, gave an...
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Americans at the Abbey
American academic Greg Garrett marks the 250th anniversary of America’s birth by considering how the relationship between Britain and America is borne out in the Abbey’s monuments, statues and graves.
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Battle of Britain 80th
The Battle of Britain – a 112-day fight for control of Britain’s skies – was the first decisive battle in history fought entirely in the air.
...chapel was dedicated at a service on 10th July 1947 attended by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, accompanied by Queen Mary and Princesses Elizabeth and
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ANZAC Day
ANZAC Day is the anniversary of the landings on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey by allied forces on 25th April 1915.
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HRH Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton to wed at Abbey
Thursday, 18th November 2010
It was announced today, Tuesday 23rd November 2010, that the wedding of HRH Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton will take place at Westminster Abbey on Friday 29th April 2011.
...1947, Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II), elder daughter of King George VI, was married to Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten RN (later Duke of
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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.
On the death of her husband King George VI she was known as Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother.
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Sir Clement Clerke
Sir Clement Clerke was buried in the north cloister on 10th December 1693. His wife Sarah had been buried there on 13th November 1693.
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O is for Organ
Discover over 1,000 years of faith and history with our brand-new A to Z of Westminster Abbey. Perfect for primary-aged children, and their accompanying adults, these independent and team activities are designed to spark creativity, ignite imaginations and keep young brains ticking, with little or no materials required. Letter-by-letter, uncover the many places, themes and beliefs that can be found within this national place of worship. What are you waiting for?
The oldest organ we know of at the Abbey dated back to the year 1304, but the organ we use today was built in 1937 for the Coronation of King George VI.
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Later monarchs
Find out about the many elaborate royal funerals have taken place in Westminster Abbey prior to burial here.
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Abbey marks 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain
Westminster Abbey marked the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain with a Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication on Sunday 20th September 2020.
The chapel was unveiled by George VI and includes a stained glass window, designed by Hugh Easton, with the badges of all the fighter squadrons that took part.
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Canada Club Gift
The Canada Club gave a gift of two chairs and two faldstools to Westminster Abbey in memory of Canadians who fell in the 1939-1945 War.
...are based on cross-legged Venetian style chairs with the coats of arms of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on the back of the seats in champleve enamel (by...
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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.
entering the Abbey for her marriage to The Duke of York (later King George VI), the future Queen Elizabeth laid her flowers on the Warrior's grave in memory of...
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Princess Beatrice’s wedding bouquet rests on Warrior’s grave
Saturday, 18th July 2020
HRH Princess Beatrice of York has sent the bouquet she carried during her wedding at The Royal Chapel of All Saints at Royal Lodge, Windsor, to Westminster Abbey to rest on the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.
...royal brides sending their bouquets to rest on the Warrior's grave was begun by HM Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, at her marriage to King George VI in 1923.
