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• Abbey Choir departs for Rome tour

  Monday, 23rd January 2017

  The Choir of Westminster Abbey departs today for a four-day visit to Rome to participate in events marking the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity at the Vatican.

  The Choir of Westminster Abbey

• King and Queen of the Netherlands visit Abbey

  Tuesday, 23rd October 2018

  The King and Queen of the Netherlands visited Westminster Abbey on 23rd October as part of Their Majesties’ State Visit to Her Majesty The Queen.

  State Visit

• Order of the Bath service 2025

  Friday, 16th May 2025

  The Service and Ceremony of the Installation of Knights and Dames Grand Cross of the Order will be held at Westminster Abbey on Friday 16th May 2025.

  Order of the Bath Special Service

• The King and The Prince of Wales celebrate 300th anniversary of The Order of the Bath

  Friday, 16th May 2025

  HM The King and HRH The Prince of Wales attended a service for The Most Honourable Order of the Bath at Westminster Abbey on Friday 16th May. The King is Sovereign of the Order and the Prince of Wales was today installed as its Great Master.

• Henry VII and Elizabeth of York

  Henry VII’s coronation took place in October 1485. Henry VII and his wife Elizabeth of York were the first monarchs to be buried in the Abbey’s Lady Chapel.

• Hugh Easton

  Artist

  There are six stained glass windows in Westminster Abbey and its precincts designed by stained glass artist Hugh Easton.

• Anne Mowbray, Duchess of York

  Anne Mowbray, Duchess of York, was married to Richard, Duke of York, son of Edward IV when both were children. She was buried at the Abbey.

• Elizabeth daughter of Henry VII

  In the chapel of St Edward the Confessor is a small tomb with a black marble slab for Elizabeth, daughter of Henry VII.

• Thomas of Woodstock, Duke of Gloucester

  The grave of Thomas, Duke of Gloucester, in the chapel of St Edward the Confessor, was originally covered by a brass depicting images of him and his family.

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

  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.

• 78th anniversary of the Battle of Britain

  A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to mark the 78th anniversary of the Battle of Britain took place at Westminster Abbey on 16th September 2018.

• Prime Minister visits Abbey on eve of VE Day

  Prime Minister Boris Johnson was welcomed to the Abbey tonight by the Dean of Westminster on the eve of the 75th anniversary of VE Day.

• Battle of Britain Sunday 2009

  A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to mark Battle of Britain Sunday was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 20th September 2009.

• 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.

• Westminster Abbey Marks Centenary of Lady Margaret School

  Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra attended a Service to Celebrate the Centenary of Lady Margaret School at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 17th October 2017.

• Battle of Britain anniversary service held

  A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to mark Battle of Britain Sunday was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 18th September 2016.

• Abbey Advent Calendar

  Open a door every day on our Abbey Advent Calendar.

• Her Majesty The Queen attends Abbey Somme Service

  Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh attended a Service and Vigil on the Eve of the Centenary of the Battle of the Somme at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 30th June 2016.

• Trails for self-led visits

  For self-led visits, we recommend you use one of our trails. They’re a great way to get the most out of your visit and learn more.

• Henry VII: Protecting the legacy

  Westminster Abbey is a fascinating and valuable teaching resource. Whether you visit in person or join us online for a virtual classroom session, your pupils are guaranteed to discover something interesting and memorable no matter what subject you are studying. Our experienced Learning Officers bring learning to life as you explore over a thousand years of faith and history.