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• Chorister Experience Day

  Saturday, 31st January 2026

  Find out what it’s like to be an Abbey chorister, ideal for primary school-aged boys.

  Westminster Abbey Choir School

• 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

• Abbey welcomes President of Latvia

  Tuesday, 19th July 2016

  The President of the Republic of Latvia, His Excellency Raimonds Vējonis, visited Westminster Abbey today, Tuesday 19th July 2016, and laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.

  President of Latvia

• Programma la tua visita

  Vogliamo che la tua visita all'Abbazia sia sicura e piacevole. Ecco alcuni utili consigli.

• Abbey opens its doors for spring events season

  Wednesday, 7th January 2026

  This spring, Westminster Abbey opens its doors for a series of special talks and tours, offering visitors the chance to explore the history and hidden stories that have shaped this iconic site for centuries.

• President of Austria visits Abbey

  Thursday, 30th August 2012

  His Excellency Mr Heinz Fischer, the President of 
Austria, made a private visit to Westminster Abbey on Thursday 30th 
August 2012.

• President of Afghanistan visits Abbey

  Wednesday, 30th October 2013

  His Excellency Hamid Karzai GCMG, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, visited Westminster Abbey and laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior on Wednesday 30th October 2013.

• Chorister Experience Day

  Saturday, 11th May 2024

  Come behind the scenes at our Chorister Experience Day to find out what it’s like to be an Abbey chorister, ideal for boys aged 6 – 8.

• Chorister Experience Day

  Saturday, 4th October 2025

  Come behind the scenes at our Chorister Experience Day to find out what it’s like to be an Abbey chorister, ideal for boys aged 6 – 8.

• President of Cyprus visits Abbey

  Thursday, 16th January 2014

  His Excellency Nicos Anastasiades, President of the Republic of Cyprus, visited Westminster Abbey and laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior on Thursday 16th January 2014.

• President of Germany visits Abbey

  Tuesday, 28th November 2017

  The President of Germany, His Excellency Dr Frank-Walter Steinmeier, visited Westminster Abbey during an official visit to the United Kingdom.

• The President of Israel visits Westminster Abbey

  Wednesday, 19th November 2008

  The President of Israel, H.E. Mr Shimon Peres, visited the Abbey on Wednesday 19th November and laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.

• President of Mexico lays wreath at Abbey

  Monday, 30th March 2009

  The President of Mexico, HE Felipe Calderon and his wife Margarita Zavala, visited Westminster Abbey on Monday 30th March 2009.

• Abbey celebrates VE Day anniversary with summer events season

  Thursday, 3rd April 2025

  Beyond Victory, a season of special events at Westminster Abbey this summer, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE - or Victory in Europe - Day.

• Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

• Abbey welcomes Albanian Prime Minister

  Tuesday, 25th February 2014

  His Excellency Edi Rama, Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania, visited Westminster Abbey and laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior on Tuesday 25th February 2014.

• Esther de la Tour de Gouvernet, Lady Eland

  The graves of Esther de la Tour de Gouvernet, her mother and grandmother are in the north ambulatory. The gravestone inscription was re-cut in 1997.

• President of Indonesia visits Abbey

  Wednesday, 31st October 2012

  The President of the Republic of Indonesia laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 31st October 2012, as part of his official State Visit to the United Kingdom as the guest of Her Majesty The Queen.

• 37. George VI and the hidden sandwiches

  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.

• President of South Korea visits Abbey

  Tuesday, 5th November 2013

  Her Excellency Park Geun-hye, President of South Korea, visited Westminster Abbey and laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior on Tuesday 5th November 2013.