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• The Reverend Andrew Tremlett appointed Canon of Westminster

  Thursday, 1st July 2010

  It is announced today from 10 Downing Street that Her Majesty The Queen has approved the appointment of The Reverend Andrew Tremlett, Canon of Bristol Cathedral, as a Canon of Westminster in succession to The Reverend Canon Robert Wright, who will be leaving the Abbey in September.

  Reverend Andrew Tremlett Reverend Rose Hudson-Wilkin

• David Hoyle appointed new Dean of Westminster

  Wednesday, 19th June 2019

  Her Majesty The Queen has approved the appointment of the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle as the new Dean of Westminster.

  Dean of Westminster The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle

• 32. George IV and the banned Queen Consort

  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.

• Royal remembrance

  On 8th May 1945, Winston Churchill announced that the Second World War in Europe at an end. This was VE Day or Victory in Europe Day.

• A Service to Mark the Passing of the World War One Generation

  Wednesday, 11th November 2009

  HM The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh attended a Service to Mark the Passing of the World War One Generation at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 11th November 2009.

  Special Service WW1

• 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.

• Royal visit

  A joyful noise: the bells of Westminster Abbey:.

• Royal tribute

  The Battle of Britain – a 112-day fight for control of Britain’s skies – was the first decisive battle in history fought entirely in the air.

• Coronation Club for children launched

  Friday, 3rd March 2023

  Designed to be used in schools, youth groups and at home with families, the Coronation club will bring viewers behind the scenes at the Abbey,

  Learning Coronation news

• King of the Belgians visits Abbey

  Thursday, 13th March 2014

  Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, King and Queen of the Belgians, visited Westminster Abbey and laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior on Thursday 13th March 2014.

  State Visit King of the Belgians

• Story Building - Events

  After Geoffrey Chaucer was buried here, Poets’ Corner became the place where many other creative people were buried and remembered. This space in the Abbey’s South Transept remembers people who have explored the world in all sorts of creative ways. Stretch your creative muscles with these videos.

• The Royal Family

  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.

• Celebrating the Commonwealth

  Celebrating Commonwealth Day, one of the most important dates in the Abbey's year.

• Norwegian State Wreath-laying Ceremony

  Tuesday, 25th October 2005

  On Tuesday 25th October the King and Queen with The Crown Prince of Norway laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.

• Field of Remembrance

  Thursday, 10th November 2005

  Her Majesty The Queen accompanied by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh visited the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on 10 November.

  Field of Remembrance

• Tricia Hillas appointed Canon of Westminster

  Monday, 26th April 2021

  The Reverend Tricia Hillas, Chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons, has been appointed by HM The Queen to serve as a Canon of Westminster.

  Canon of Westminster

• Cheyneygates

  Hidden above the entrance to the cloisters, Cheyneygates was once the home of Edward IV’s queen, Elizabeth Woodville, and was the birthplace of Edward V.

• Downing Street Press Notice

  Monday, 22nd November 2004

  The Queen has approved the appointment of the Reverend Christopher Chivers, Minor Canon and Precentor of Westminster, as Canon Chancellor of the Cathedral Church of Blackburn Saint Mary the Virgin.

  Reverend Christopher Chivers

• Buckingham Palace announces music for the Coronation

  Saturday, 18th February 2023

  Buckingham Palace has announced details of the music which will be performed at the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6th May.

  Music Coronations

• Coronation Theatre on display from 8th-13th May

  Monday, 3rd April 2023

  Following the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort, visitors will be welcomed to the Abbey to see the Coronation Theatre.