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A History of Royal Burials and Funerals

Find out about the many elaborate royal funerals have taken place in Westminster Abbey prior to burial here.

Former prime ministers attend funeral of Jack Dromey MP

Monday, 31st January 2022

Former prime ministers attend funeral of Jack Dromey MP: The funeral of the Jack Dromey MP was held at St Margaret’s Church, Westminster Abbey, on Monday 31st January. The Labour MP for.

Welcoming UK and Commonwealth schools

Westminster Abbey is a fascinating place to visit either in person or virtually. Our award-winning Learning team bring the Abbey to life, with amusing stories and fun facts, all linked to your learning objectives and programmes of study.

Serving UK Armed Forces personnel

We are open to visitors from Monday to Saturday. Find out more about how you can visit.

What is a Christian funeral?

Would you like to know more about the Christian faith? Here’s a short guide: how it began, its beliefs and practices plus, help if you’d like to explore it further.

Evensong to be streamed live from the Abbey on Sunday

Friday, 14th May 2021

Evensong from Westminster Abbey at 3.00pm on Sunday 16th May will be streamed live for worshippers to join in from home.

Radio 3 to broadcast Choral Evensong from the Abbey

Monday, 24th May 2021

BBC Radio 3 will broadcast Choral Evensong live from Westminster Abbey at 3.30pm on Wednesday 26th May 2021.

Latest CD release from the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Tuesday, 20th April 2010

The latest CD release from the Choir of Westminster Abbey has already won critical acclaim.

Recording

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.

Coronation news

Group visits

Visiting the Abbey in a group is a wonderful day out. We welcome private tour groups as well as school and university groups all year.

Verger-guided tours

Guided tours, led by our vergers, are a great way to see the Abbey. School groups and private tour groups are also welcome to visit.

Anniversary Choral Evensong broadcast from Abbey

Thursday, 29th September 2016

BBC Radio 3 Choral Evensong celebrated its 90th anniversary this autumn with a live broadcast from the Abbey on Wednesday 28th September on the Eve of the Feast of St Michael and All Angels.

The Choir of Westminster Abbey

The King’s Christmas message to be from Westminster Abbey

Tuesday, 23rd December 2025

His Majesty The King’s Christmas message, which will be broadcast on Christmas Day, was filmed in the Lady Chapel at Westminster Abbey by the BBC.

'Choir Boy' Memories for The Queen from Choristers

Monday, 14th March 2016

Her Majesty The Queen received an early birthday present from the choristers of Westminster Abbey after the annual Commonwealth Service at the Abbey on Monday, 14th March 2016: a framed picture of 'Choir Boy' – the Queen's first winning racehorse which won the Royal Hunt Cup at Ascot on 17th June 1953.

HM The Queen Royal Visit Westminster Abbey Choir School

Service Marks Start of UK Legal Year

The annual Judges Service took place at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 1st October 2013.

Sermon series: Noble Army of Martyrs

Sunday, 10th September 2023

Noble Army of Martyrs: Above the Abbey’s Great West Door stand ten statues to 20th-century Christian martyrs. This autumn, to mark the 25th anniversary of their installation, a sermon series.

Evensong

Events Summer at the Abbey

BBC Radio 4 to broadcast Matins from the Abbey

Friday, 9th April 2021

A Service of Morning Prayer from Westminster Abbey in Thanksgiving for the Life of HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, will be broadcast on BBC Radio 4 at 8.10am on Sunday 11th April.