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• Historic Abbey Service for Pope

  Friday, 17th September 2010

  His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI and His Grace The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Dr Rowan Williams, attended a Service of Evening Prayer at Westminster Abbey on Friday 17th September 2010.

  Pope Benedict XVI State Visit

• Commonwealth Connections

  Westminster Abbey, as a royal church, celebrates the Commonwealth all year round, including at a special service in March. Either in person or virtually, we welcome schools from across the Commonwealth to join one our sessions, led by experienced learning officers who can bringing learning to life, in line with your programmes of study.

• First impressions

  Since its foundation in 1976, The Prince’s Trust has supported over a million young people aged 11-30 through a range of courses, grants and mentoring support. The Trust’s work assists young people to improve skills, increase self-confidence and helps them to move into jobs, education, training and volunteering. David Williams, from the Trust’s Delivery Partnership and Volunteering Team, explores how partnering with Westminster Abbey helps fulfil these aims.

• The President of Hungary visits Westminster Abbey

  Wednesday, 25th May 2016

  The President of the Republic of Hungary, HE János Áder, accompanied by Mrs Anita Herczeg, First Lady, visited Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 24th May and laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.

  President of Hungary

• Your questions answered

  Planning to visit the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries? Please make sure you read the following information and tips before your experience.

• Westminster Abbey holds annual Civic Service

  Monday, 2nd July 2018

  Matins, attended by the Lord Mayor of Westminster, Councillor Lindsey Hall, and Councillors of Westminster, was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 1st July.

  Civic Service Special Service

• Death of Brother Roger

  Friday, 19th August 2005

  The Dean and Chapter of Westminster have been shocked and saddened to hear of the violent death of Brother Roger, founder of the Taize Community.

  Brother Roger

• Edward Wiggett Thompson

  The ashes of Edward Wiggett Thompson and his wife are buried in the Islip chapel. He was Head Master of the Abbey Choir School.

• Edwardtide Evensong attended by the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Westminster

  Monday, 19th October 2009

  The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend and Right Honourable Dr Rowan Williams, and the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Westminster, the Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, gave a joint blessing at the end of an Edwardtide Evensong in Westminster Abbey.

  Edwardtide

• President of France lays wreath at Grave of the Unknown Warrior

  Wednesday, 26th March 2008

  The President of France, M. Nicholas Sarkozy, and Mme. Sarkozy visited the Abbey on 26th March to lay a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior during their state visit to the UK.

• Chilean Navy pays tribute to Admiral Thomas Cochrane

  The Chilean Navy paid its annual tribute at the grave of Admiral Thomas Cochrane, the 10th Earl of Dundonald, on Monday 21st May 2018.

• Dedication of The Queen's Window by David Hockney

  The Queen’s Window, a new stained-glass window by David Hockney celebrating the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, was dedicated at a service this morning.

• Westminster Abbey Honours PG Wodehouse

  HRH The Duke of Kent attended the dedication of a memorial stone to PG Wodehouse at Westminster Abbey on Friday 20th September 2019.

• Abbey Highlights Tour

  Whether you are looking for the highlights, or want something more specialised, choose from our range of guided tours to make your visit truly memorable. You can also add on a workshop to give your pupils something to take home or visit the stunning Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries. Discover information about guided tours, costs and school bursary visits to Westminster Abbey.

• Abbey Highlights Tour

  Visiting the Abbey with your secondary class is guaranteed to be a memorable experience as you explore the building to discover over a thousand years of faith and history. Our experienced guides link the Abbey to your course of study, offering both highlights tours or something more specific bringing the Abbey to life. Discover information about guided tours, costs and school bursary visits to Westminster Abbey.

• College Garden - Out of season

  From August to May, there is the exclusive opportunity to hire College Garden for one event a month. You’re welcome to construct a marquee structure.

• Dean of Westminster to celebrate 40 years as a priest

  Tuesday, 21st June 2016

  On Monday 4th July at 5.00 pm the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, will preside at a Sung Eucharist in Westminster Abbey to mark the 40th anniversary of his ordination as a priest.

  Dean of Westminster

• Service of Thanksgiving for Anthony Harvey

  Wednesday, 16th January 2019

  A Service of Thanksgiving for the Reverend Dr Anthony Harvey was held at Westminster Abbey at 6.30pm on Tuesday 15th January 2019.

  Reverend Dr Anthony Harvey memorial service

• Abbey Hosts Royal Wedding

  His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales KG and Miss Catherine Middleton were married at Westminster Abbey on Friday 29th April 2011.

• Abbey documentary series to air on Channel 5

  Channel 5 is to screen a major new six-part documentary series bringing viewers behind the scenes at Westminster Abbey.