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An episode of The Simpsons focused entirely on Westminster Abbey
Wednesday, 13th May 2009
Fox TV has given a US airing to an episode of The Simpsons focused entirely on Westminster Abbey.
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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.
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Dean of Westminster preaches in New York
Friday, 18th May 2012
The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, embarked on a two week trip to the East Coast of the USA from 30th April to 14th May.
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Sir Winston Churchill Remembered
Friday, 30th January 2015
Members of the Churchill family and representatives of Churchill-related organisations joined the congregation at a wreath laying to commemorate the Right Honourable Sir Winston Churchill KG OM CH TD at Westminster Abbey on Friday 30th January.
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Service of Thanksgiving for Sir Sydney Chapman
Wednesday, 10th June 2015
A Service of Thanksgiving for the Life and Work of Sir Sydney Chapman was held at St Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey, on Wednesday 10th June 2015.
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Dean’s Verger welcomes HM The Queen with new verge
Wednesday, 16th October 2019
The Dean’s Verger at Westminster Abbey, Martin Castledine, carried a new silver verge marking the 750th anniversary of the building of Henry III’s Abbey.
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Abbey releases A-Z of family activities
Tuesday, 7th April 2020
Staging a royal coronation at home, making up a secret sign language and navigation games are amongst the new activities being released online by the Abbey to keep families occupied during isolation.
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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit Abbey vaccine clinic
Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have today visited the NHS Covid-19 vaccination clinic in Westminster Abbey.
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Former Sub-Dean Canon Robert Reiss dies aged 80
Monday, 30th January 2023
The Reverend Canon Dr Robert Reiss, former Sub-Dean and Canon Treasurer of Westminster Abbey, has died aged 80.
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Abbey staff honoured for role in The Late Queen’s funeral
Monday, 27th March 2023
Three members of the Abbey staff have been honoured for their role in the funeral of The Late Queen last September.
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Reverend Mark Birch appointed Minor Canon and Chaplain
Tuesday, 9th December 2014
The Reverend Mark Birch has been appointed Minor Canon and Chaplain of Westminster Abbey.
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Abbey marks the Centenary of the Royal British Legion
Tuesday, 12th October 2021
Her Majesty The Queen and Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal attended a Service of Thanksgiving to mark the Centenary of the Royal British Legion at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 12th October.
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HRH The Duke of Gloucester and the Prime Minister Attend NVA Evensong
His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester and the Prime Minister, The Right Honourable Gordon Brown MP, and over 1000 members of The Normandy Veterans’ Association attended Evensong on Sunday 25 October at 3.00pm, marking the 65th anniversary of the Normandy Campaign.
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Her Majesty The Queen opens Jubilee Galleries
Her Majesty The Queen with His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales visited Westminster Abbey on 8th June to open The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries.
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Tours for secondary
Whether you are able to visit in person or virtually, we welcome schools from all over the UK to explore Christianity in the context of Westminster Abbey
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Poet Laureates
Curator Dr Susan Jenkins shares more about the lives and poetry of nine Poet Laureates who are buried or memorialised in Poets' Corner.
