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• Set in stone

• Bishop of London reads for Abbey podcast

  Sunday, 17th May 2020

  The Bishop of London, who is leading the Church of England’s response to the coronavirus, has recorded a reading for the Abbey’s latest podcast.

  Abbeycast COVID-19 Bishop of London

• A Reflection on the Ascension

  Friday, 22nd May 2020

  If churches were open (and they are not), if public worship was held today (which it cannot be) and singers could sing (which they cannot) we might be hearing one of those familiar Ascension Day anthems, like God is gone up.

  Friday Reflection Ascension Day

• Bette and Al Moorman

  Philanthropist

  Beside the steps leading up to Henry VII's chapel is a plaque to Bette and Al Moorman, generous benefactors to the Westminster Abbey restoration appeal.

• Rose Garden

  The Head Gardener at Westminster Abbey shares her experience and insight about how the team care for England's oldest cultivated garden.

• Diamond wedding anniversary

  Monday, 19th November 2007

  Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary with a service at Westminster Abbey on Monday 19th November 2007.

  Diamond Weddng Anniversary Special Service HM The Queen HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

• Abbey prays for Nelson Mandela

  Wednesday, 26th June 2013

  Prayers for the former President of South Africa Nelson Mandela are being included in daily Eucharists at Westminster Abbey.

  Nelson Mandela

• Anne Kirton

  An alabaster and black marble monument to Anne Kirton in St Andrew's chapel has been moved from its original position and is now rather obscured.

• Princess of Wales to host Abbey carol service

  Wednesday, 13th November 2024

  A photograph of HRH The Princess of Wales smiling as she arrives outside Westminster Abbey for a service

• Prince Andrew, son of Queen Elizabeth II

  b.1960

  On 23 July 1986, Prince Andrew, second son of Queen Elizabeth II and Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, was married to Sarah Ferguson at Westminster Abbey.

• E. Leslie Peter of Lee

  Philanthropist

  E. Leslie Peter of the USA purchased the Lordship of Lee and was a generous benefactor to the Westminster Abbey restoration appeal.

• Download your A to Z certificate

  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?

• Ordination and Consecration of Bishops Service held at Abbey

  Thursday, 2nd June 2011

  The Reverend Canon John Holbrook, Rector of Wimborne Minster, was ordained and consecrated Bishop of Brixworth in the Diocese of Peterborough, and The Very Reverend Jonathan Meyrick, Dean of Exeter, was ordained and consecrated Bishop of Lynn in the Diocese of Norwich at a Eucharist at Westminster Abbey on Ascension day, 2nd June 2011.

  Ordination and Consecration of Bishops

• Abbey Marks 9/11 Anniversary

  Monday, 12th September 2011

  A service to mark the 10th Anniversary of 9/11 on Awareness Sunday was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 11 September 2011 at 6.30pm.

  9/11

• Abbey Choir Reveals Life Behind The Scenes

  Friday, 27th May 2016

  The Abbey held its first 'Chorister Experience' on Saturday 21st May. Thirteen boys, aged 6 to 10, attended the event which was designed to give an insight into the life of an Abbey chorister.

  The Choir of Westminster Abbey Westminster Abbey Choir School

• Chorister Experience Day

  Saturday, 11th May 2024

  Come behind the scenes at our Chorister Experience Day to find out what it’s like to be an Abbey chorister, ideal for boys aged 6 – 8.

• Family Day: Nature Crowns

  Saturday, 15th June 2024

  Explore signs and symbols of nature in Westminster Abbey and create your very own nature crown to take home.

  Event Family Learning

• Royal Wedding Bouquet Returned to Abbey

  Sunday, 1st May 2011

  HRH The Duchess of Cambridge has sent the bouquet she carried during her wedding ceremony in Westminster Abbey back to the Abbey to rest on the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.

  Royal Wedding HRH The Duchess of Cambridge

• Letters

  A weekly open letter to public servants from Claire Foster Gilbert, Director of the Westminster Abbey Institute.

• Elizabeth Cecil

  There are four Elizabeth Cecils buried here - Baroness Ros, the Countess of Berkshire, the Countess of Devonshire and the wife of Sir Robert Cecil.