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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.

• George VI

  The coronation of George VI and Queen Elizabeth was held at Westminster Abbey on 12th May 1937. They married at the Abbey on 26th April 1923.

• Latest 3D technology reveals secrets of Henry VII's funeral effigy head

  Monday, 17th February 2025

  Westminster Abbey is undertaking a new project using the latest 3D technology to scan the funeral effigy head of Henry VII - the first Tudor monarch and the father of Henry VIII.

  tomb of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York in the Abbey's Lady Chapel High resolution modelling ThinkSee 3D are using a method called photogrammetry to scan the...

• John Dolben

  Dean, Priest/Minister and Soldier

  Dr John Dolben was Dean of Westminster 1662-1683 but he has no monument here as he’s buried in York Minister, having been made Archbishop there.

• Samuel Goodenough

  Priest/Minister

  The Reverend Dr Samuel Goodenough is buried in the north cloister. He lies near the grave of Dr William Markham, Head Master of Westminster School.

• Sir Clifton Wintringham

  Physician and Doctor

  In the west aisle of the north transept is a monument to physician Sir Clifton Wintringham. This shows a mourning woman leaning on a sarcophagus.

• Lionel of Antwerp, Duke of Clarence

  A small gilt bronze statuette (or weeper) of Lionel, Duke of Clarence, can be seen on the tomb of his father Edward III.

• Sir William Ramsay

  Scientist

  A memorial to chemist Sir William Ramsay was unveiled in the north choir aisle on 3rd November 1922 by the Duke of York.

• Earl of Carlisle Children

  Politician and Soldier

  Several children of the Howard family, Earls of Carlisle, are buried in St John the Baptist's chapel. Their names are inscribed on a marble stone.

• Wentworth Dillon, Earl of Roscommon

  Poet and Soldier

  Poet and soldier Wentworth Dillon, 4th Earl of Roscommon was buried on 21st January 1685 in Westminster Abbey near the "Shrine stairs".

• Sir Henry De Vic

  Sir Henry De Vic was buried in the north transept "between the font and the Convocation House". His gravestone is no longer readable.

• Charlotte, Baroness Delawarr

  Charlotte, Baroness Delawarr is buried in the nave of Westminster Abbey but has no marker. Husband John is buried in St Margaret's church.

• Pierson Lloyd

  Priest/Minister

  The Revd. Pierson Lloyd was a master at Westminster School and is buried in the east cloister of Westminster Abbey.

• Abbey mourns The Duchess of Kent

  Friday, 5th September 2025

  Prayers are being said in Westminster Abbey for The Duchess of Kent and for her family, following her death at the age of 92.

• Markham Family

  Members of the Markham family are buried in Westminster Abbey, including Major William Markham in the north cloister and his son William, Archbishop of York.

• The Election of the Lord Mayor of Westminster and Charter Day, 1560

  the Abbey bells are rung from 1.00 pm to mark the Election of the Lord Mayor of Westminster. Ringing for the anniversary of the refounding of Westminster Abbey by Elizabeth I as the Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster is subsumed

• Portrait of The Queen back on display

  Monday, 15th July 2013

  The Coronation Theatre: Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ralph Heimans goes back on public display in the Chapter House today following conservation work to repair damage to the painting which took place last month.

  HM The Queen Ralph Heimans

• 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.

  Royal Wedding

• Richard & William Neile

  Dean and Priest/Minister

  Richard Neile was Dean of Westminster from 1605-1610 but he has no memorial or portrait at the Abbey, being buried in York Minster.

• Sir Thomas Robinson & Lady Lechmere

  Architect

  In the south transept is a memorial to Sir Thomas Robinson, architect, and his wife Elizabeth, Lady Lechmere. The monument incorporates two busts.