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Abbey marks Remembrance Sunday
Monday, 14th November 2016
A Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving on Remembrance Sunday was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 13th November 2016.
The service was sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O'Donnell, Organist and Master of the Choristers.
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German President welcomed to the Abbey
Thursday, 4th December 2025
The President of the Federal Republic of Germany, His Excellency Dr Frank-Walter Steinmeier, and Frau Elke Büdenbender, visited Westminster Abbey on Thursday 4th December as part of their State Visit to the United Kingdom.
were welcomed to the Abbey by the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, who invited them to lay a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior...
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Nigerian President welcomed to the Abbey
Thursday, 19th March 2026
Nigerian President Mr Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accompanied by First Lady Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, visited Westminster Abbey on Thursday 19th March as part of their State Visit to the United Kingdom.
They were welcomed to the Abbey by the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, who invited the President to lay a wreath at the Grave of the...
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President of Indonesia visits Abbey
Wednesday, 31st October 2012
The President of the Republic of Indonesia laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 31st October 2012, as part of his official State Visit to the United Kingdom as the guest of Her Majesty The Queen.
The Dean escorted the President on a short tour of the Abbey before inviting him to sign the Distinguished Visitors' Book.
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New Choir School Head appointed
Wednesday, 7th June 2023
Dr Emma Margrett, currently Head of the Prep School at Radnor House Sevenoaks, will take on the role of Head of Westminster Abbey Choir School from January 2024.
...forward to working with her in January.' First female Head Emma Margrett said: 'I am honoured to become the first female Head of Westminster Abbey Choir School.
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The President of Israel visits Westminster Abbey
Wednesday, 19th November 2008
The President of Israel, H.E. Mr Shimon Peres, visited the Abbey on Wednesday 19th November and laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.
He was greeted at the West Door of the Abbey by the Dean, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall.
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President of Mexico lays wreath at Abbey
Monday, 30th March 2009
The President of Mexico, HE Felipe Calderon and his wife Margarita Zavala, visited Westminster Abbey on Monday 30th March 2009.
He was welcomed to the Abbey by the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, who later escorted the President on a tour of the Abbey.
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A joint celebration of Solemn Vespers
Friday, 7th May 2010
The choirs of Westminster Abbey and the Roman Catholic Westminster Cathedral will sing together at the Cathedral in Victoria Street on Friday 7th May 2010 at 5.00pm for a joint celebration of Solemn Vespers.
During Edwardtide in October they join for Evensong at the Abbey.
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Abbey gender pay gap report
Wednesday, 7th March 2018
Westminster Abbey has published its gender pay gap statistics.
Our figures show that the average gender pay gap at the Abbey is 2% in favour of men and the median is 11.6% in favour of women.
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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.
Benedict was welcomed to the Abbey by the Dean of Westminster, the Very Revd Dr John Hall, who said: Your Holiness, the Dean and Chapter welcomes you most warmly...
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Abbey Launches #MakeHistory Campaign
Wednesday, 21st December 2016
Westminster Abbey has launched a new campaign inviting members of the public to get involved with an exciting new chapter of the Abbey’s history.
...has already been secured from private benefactors and trusts for the project but the Abbey is now widening its campaign to all those in the UK and overseas who...
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Abbey celebrates Olympic Games
Monday, 16th July 2012
HRH Princess Alexandra, the Honourable Lady Ogilvy KG GCVO, attended a Service in Celebration of the London Olympic Games at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 15th July.
The service was sung by the Westminster Abbey Special Service Choir conducted by James O’Donnell, Organist and Master of the Choristers.
Royal Visit HRH Princess Alexandra London 2012 Olympic Games
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Abbey unlocked tour - May
Thursday, 1st May 2025
Tour Westminster Abbey before we open our doors to the public and experience parts of the church only seen by a handful of people.
your 90-minute private tour in the empty Abbey you will visit the Shrine of Edward the Confessor, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries and the: Coronation...
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Abbey unlocked tour - June
Sunday, 1st June 2025
Tour Westminster Abbey before we open our doors to the public and experience parts of the church only seen by a handful of people.
your 90-minute private tour in the empty Abbey you will visit the Shrine of Edward the Confessor, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries and the: Coronation...
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Abbey mourns the Reverend Jane Sinclair
Thursday, 14th January 2021
The Abbey today mourns the loss of The Reverend Jane Sinclair, former Rector of St Margaret’s and Canon of Westminster, who has died.
Jane retired in April 2020 after five and a half years at the Abbey during which time she was a well-loved and deeply valued member of the Abbey community.
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Abbey unlocked tour - March
Tuesday, 11th March 2025
Tour Westminster Abbey before we open our doors to the public and experience parts of the church only seen by a handful of people.
your 90-minute private tour in the empty Abbey you will visit the Shrine of Edward the Confessor, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries and the: Coronation...
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Abbey unlocked tour - April
Tuesday, 1st April 2025
Tour Westminster Abbey before we open our doors to the public and experience parts of the church only seen by a handful of people.
your 90-minute private tour in the empty Abbey you will visit the Shrine of Edward the Confessor, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries and the: Coronation...
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Abbey unlocked tour - July
Tuesday, 1st July 2025
Tour Westminster Abbey before we open our doors to the public and experience parts of the church only seen by a handful of people.
your 90-minute private tour in the empty Abbey you will visit the Shrine of Edward the Confessor, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries and the: Coronation...
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Abbey unlocked tour - August
Friday, 1st August 2025
Tour Westminster Abbey before we open our doors to the public and experience parts of the church only seen by a handful of people.
your 90-minute private tour in the empty Abbey you will visit the Shrine of Edward the Confessor, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries and the: Coronation...
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Abbey staff honoured for Coronation roles
Saturday, 30th December 2023
Three members of the Abbey community have been honoured for their roles at the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and Queen on 6th May 2023.
As Dean, Dr Hoyle was the first to greet Their Majesties as they arrived at the Abbey for their Coronation.
