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• Commonwealth Service attended by Her Majesty

  Monday, 14th March 2016

  Her Majesty The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh attended The Commonwealth Service: A Celebration of the Commonwealth at Westminster Abbey on Monday 14th March 2016. They were accompanied by TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, HRH Prince Henry of Wales and HRH The Duke of York.

  Royal Visit Special Service HM The Queen HRH The Duke of Edinburgh HRH The Duchess of Cambridge HRH The Duke of Cambridge HRH Prince Henry of Wales Commonwealth Service

• Westminster Abbey marks Agincourt Anniversary

  Thursday, 29th October 2015

  HRH The Duke of Kent and HRH Princess Michael of Kent attended a service to commemorate the 600th Anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 29th October 2015. The National Anthem was sung.

  HRH The Duke of Kent HRH Princess Michael of Kent Henry V Battle of Agincourt

• Abbey Hosts Royal Wedding

  Friday, 29th April 2011

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

  Royal Wedding HRH The Duchess of Cornwall HRH The Prince of Wales

• A Service to commemorate the Founder of Her Majesty The Queen’s Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard

  Tuesday, 28th April 2009

  The Queen’s Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard commemorated the 500th anniversary of their founder, Henry VII, at Westminster Abbey on 28th April 2009.

• The Liber Regalis

  Find out how a highly decorated manuscript from the 14th century has guided the understanding of coronation services at Westminster Abbey.

• The Queen attends annual The Commonwealth Service

  Monday, 12th March 2018

  Her Majesty The Queen attended The Commonwealth Service: A Celebration of the Commonwealth at Westminster Abbey on Monday 12th March 2018.

  HRH The Duchess of Gloucester HRH The Princess Royal HRH The Countess of Wessex Meghan Markle

• Memorial to Chadwick brothers dedicated

  Friday, 2nd February 2018

  A memorial to two brothers, both priests and distinguished academics, Owen Chadwick OM KBE and Henry Chadwick KBE, was dedicated in the South Quire Aisle of Westminster Abbey on Thursday 1st February 2018.

  Memorial dedication

• 19. Katherine of Aragon

  Ahead of the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort on 6 May, we’ll be sharing stories from each of the 38 Coronation services held here since 1066.

  On 11 June 1509, Henry VIII married his widowed sister-in-law Katherine of Aragon and they were crowned later than month.

• Dean preaches at National Pilgrimage

  Tuesday, 26th May 2015

  On Monday 25th May 2015, the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, preached the sermon during the National Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham.

  The popular medieval shrine in Norfolk was destroyed during the reign of Henry VIII but restored in the 20th century and attracts large numbers of pilgrims from...

  Dean of Westminster Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham

• An Evening with Helen Castor: The Eagle and the Hart

  Thursday, 9th October 2025

  Renowned medieval historian Helen Castor explores the fateful relationship between the complex King Richard II and his usurper cousin King Henry IV in this thought-provoking talk with live Q&A.

  Events

• First definitive history of the Abbey published

  Wednesday, 9th October 2019

  A definitive history book of Westminster Abbey was launched last night to celebrate the 750th anniversary of Henry III’s rebuilding of the church.

  Westminster Abbey A Church in History 750th anniversary

• Dr John Chamber(s)

  Priest/Minister, Physician and Doctor

  Dr John Chamber or Chambers was buried in St Margaret's church Westminster on 2nd July 1549 but nothing marks his grave.

  As physician to Henry VII and Henry VIII he was one of the original members of the College of Physicians (with Thomas Linacre and others).

• The Litlyngton Missal

  Visit the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries to see the Litlyngton Missal, and many more objects, in real life. High above the Abbey floor, come face to face with the Abbey’s greatest treasures covering over 1,000 years of faith and history. Along with worship, examine objects that teach us about the building of Westminster Abbey, its role in national memory and its relationship with royalty.

  this changed in 1540 during the reign of King Henry VIII when the monasteries were closed down and Henry separated the Church of England from the authority of...

• Abbey Celebrates Coronation Anniversary

  Tuesday, 4th June 2013

  Her Majesty The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh attended Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 4th June 2013 for A Service to Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

  HRH Prince and Princess Michael of Kent HRH The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester HRH The Duke and Duchess of Kent Lady Louise Windsor Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence HRH The Earl and Countess of Wessex

• Dean takes High Tea on Henry’s roof

  Tuesday, 26th May 2009

  The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall took tea on the roof of Westminster Abbey on the morning of Wednesday 20th May to help promote London to UK and overseas visitors. ‘High Tea’ took place on the roof of the Henry VII Chapel as part of Visit London’s ongoing ‘Only in London’ campaign.

  Only in London

• Hear My Prayer - Henry Purcell

  Spend time with God this Lent, and explore what repentance means and why it matters.

• Virtual classrooms

  Our team of experienced Learning Officers can join you online in your classroom to bring the Abbey to life even if you cannot visit. We offer a range of formats: interactive sessions, costumed characters (and guided virtual tours, tailored to your needs, interests and the age of your class.

  In January 1540, the Abbey was closed on the orders of King Henry VIII.

• Look closer

  Coronations are events in history that you may heard of, read about or seen in a film, but the details are a little vague. What is a coronation and why do they happen? Find out answers to these questions and more in this introductory guide.

• Michael Wentworth

  politician

  Michael Wentworth, M.P., was buried in St Margaret's church Westminster in 1558 but has no marker.

  He was Clerk of the Kitchen at the coronation of Anne Boleyn and Master of the Household and cofferer to Henry VIII.

• Prince of Wales installs new Bath Knights

  Tuesday, 25th May 2010

  HRH The Prince of Wales, Great Master of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, attended the Service and Ceremony of the Installation of Knights Grand Cross of the Order in Henry VII’s Lady Chapel, Chapel of the Order, at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 25th May 2010.

  Order of the Bath