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Sir William Temple & Family
Writer, Politician and Statesman
In the nave south aisle is a marble memorial to statesman and author Sir William Temple, his wife Dorothy, daughter Diana and sister Martha Giffard.
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Sir Oliver Lambert & family
d.1618 Politician
Sir Oliver Lambert or Lambart, politician, was buried in Westminster Abbey but the register just gives the location as "in the monuments".
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Fox family of Farley
Several young children of Sir Stephen Fox (1627-1716) of Farley in Wiltshire are buried in the cloisters. He was a Member of Parliament for Salisbury.
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Giles Hooper and family
Lawyer
Giles Hooper, his two wives and son Edmund are buried in the north cloister of Westminster Abbey. The gravestone inscription has now worn away.
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Upcoming family events
Westminster Abbey is a wonderful place for you to discover as a family. Whether you want to become a royal for the day, create a new and exciting piece of art or sing with our world famous choir, there is something for everyone. We offer a varied programme throughout the year to help your family explore a thousand years of history.
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Family Associate membership
Unlimited free entry to the Abbey is just one of the advantages of joining the Abbey Association. But there’s much more on offer.
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Abbey funds new programme to reduce family homelessness in Westminster
Monday, 7th July 2025
Westminster Abbey will donate £600,000 over the next three years to the Cardinal Hume Centre, which will enable the development and delivery of its ground-breaking Outreach Programme while underpinning the core work of the Centre.
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Kindness and empathy celebrated at royal carol service
Tuesday, 24th December 2024
The selfless efforts of people who support, counsel and comfort those in need were celebrated at the Together at Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey on Friday 6th December.
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Commonwealth Festival
Saturday, 22nd February 2025
Explore the rich cultural tapestry of the Commonwealth with a day of activities, performances and events for all ages.
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Frederick Louis, Prince of Wales & family
Frederick Louis (or Lewis), Prince of Wales,son of George II, is buried in the royal vault in the Lady Chapel at Westminster Abbey with his wife Augusta and several children
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Frequently asked questions
Answers to your most-asked questions about membership of the Westminster Abbey Association.
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Royal Family marks Unknown Warrior centenary
Wednesday, 11th November 2020
Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall attended a service to mark the centenary of the burial of the Unknown Warrior at Westminster Abbey on 11th November 2020.
HRH The Prince of Wales HRH The Duchess of Cornwall Grave of the Unknown Warrior Remembrance Special Service
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Frances Brandon, Duchess of Suffolk & family
Frances Brandon, Duchess of Suffolk was buried in St Edmund's chapel in Westminster Abbey, with her daughter Mary Grey. Also Margaret, Countess of Derby.
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Members of the Royal Family celebrate Commonwealth Day at the Abbey
Monday, 11th March 2024
Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales attended the annual Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey on Monday 11th March.
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Family
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Beyond Victory: Peace Cranes
Monday, 26th May 2025
Join us to make 1,000 origami cranes, a symbol of peace and remembrance of conflict around the world.
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Laurence Olivier Centenary Birthday
Tuesday, 29th May 2007
The family of Lord Olivier, one of Britain's greatest actors, was joined by a star-studded cast for a wreathlaying to mark the centenary of his birth.
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The life of The Duke of Edinburgh celebrated at Service of Thanksgiving
Tuesday, 29th March 2022
Members of the Royal Family celebrated the life and work of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
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Parliamentarians pay tribute to Lord Weatherill
Friday, 26th October 2007
Parliamentarians past and present, family and friends packed the Abbey this week to remember the life and work of a former Speaker of the House of Commons, The Lord Weatherill.
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A global family
Celebrating Commonwealth Day, one of the most important dates in the Abbey's year.
