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• Battle of Britain Sunday Service held in Abbey

  A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to mark Battle of Britain Sunday was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 18th September 2011.

• Abbey marks 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain

  Westminster Abbey marked the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain with a Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication on Sunday 20th September 2020.

• Westminster Abbey celebrates the centenary of the RAF

  Her Majesty The Queen attended A Service to mark the Centenary of the Royal Air Force at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 10th July 2018.

• The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries

  High above the Abbey floor, the Galleries in the beautiful 13th century triforium display our greatest treasures and tell the story of our thousand-year history.

• A Service to mark the 90th Anniversary of the Founding of Combat Stress

  Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall attended a Service to mark the 90th anniversary of the founding of Combat Stress, at Westminster Abbey, on Tuesday 12th May 2009.

• A Service to Celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the SSAFA Associsation Forces Help

  His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent attended a Service to Celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) Forces Help at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 18th February 2010.

• Royal regalia

  Coronations have taken place at Westminster Abbey for nearly 1,000 years. Discover the key objects and spaces that are essential to coronations past and present, guided by experts from Westminster Abbey.

• Royal regalia

  Discover more about the space within Westminster Abbey where coronations have taken place for hundreds of years.

• Royal regalia

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

• Royal regalia

  Find out more about the practical purpose and historical significance of orders of service for coronations.

• Royal regalia

  Uncover the history behind a chair that has taken centre stage in coronations for over 700 years.

• Royal regalia

  Understand the essential role that a small vessel and a spoon play in the most important part of the coronation service.

• Royal regalia

  Uncover the role and significance of traditional and commissioned music within coronations throughout history.

• Royalty

  We’ve been the setting for every Coronation since 1066 and for numerous other royal occasions, including sixteen weddings. Find about more about our royal connections.

• Duke of Edinburgh joins Abbey in Remembrance

  The Duke of Edinburgh opened the 82nd Royal British Legion’s Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Armistice Day, Thursday 11th November 2010.

• Preserving the Sedilia

  Conservation work to has begun stabilise the fragile structure of the 14th century Sedilia, one of Westminster Abbey’s greatest treasures, begins on Tuesday 8th January.

• Nelson Mandela honoured with memorial stone

  A memorial stone to Nelson Mandela was dedicated in Westminster Abbey on 18th July 2018, the birth centenary of the former President of South Africa.

• Diamond wedding anniversary

  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.

• The Queen attends annual The Commonwealth Service

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

• Westminster Abbey celebrates 750th anniversary

  Her Majesty The Queen and HRH The Duchess of Cornwall attended a service to celebrate the 750th anniversary of the re-building of Westminster Abbey today.