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A Reflection on Legacy
Friday, 5th June 2020
This week, the Downing Street website announced that Her Majesty the Queen has given her approval to the appointment of a new Dean of Bristol.
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Musicians celebrated at St Cecilia service
Wednesday, 23rd November 2022
A service to Mark the Festival of St Cecilia - the patron saint of music and musicians - was held at Westminster Abbey in conjunction with Help Musicians UK on 23rd November 2022.
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Thomas Triplet
Priest/Minister and Philanthropist
Thomas Triplet (or Triplett), Sub-Dean of the Abbey, was buried in the south transept and has a monument there.
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Anthony Ball appointed Director of the Anglican Centre in Rome
Monday, 11th November 2024
A photograph of Bishop Anthony Ball wearing a black shirt and jacket and a clerical collar.
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The King and Queen lead the nation in marking VE Day 80th anniversary
The King and Queen attended a Service of Thanksgiving to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 8th May. VE Day was the public holiday that marked the formal end of the Second World War in Europe.
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Office for Royal Maundy
Thursday, 21st April 2011
Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh attended the Office for the Royal Maundy at Westminster Abbey on Maundy Thursday, 21st April 2011.
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Abbey hosts Whitehall carol service
Wednesday, 19th December 2012
The annual Whitehall Carol Service was held at Westminster Abbey, in association with Christians in Government, on Wednesday 19th December 2012.
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Sarah Hughes
Servant
Sarah Hughes was a servant who left money in her will to buy candlesticks for the High Altar of Westminster Abbey.
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Westminster Abbey's Annual Civic Service was held on Sunday 7 July 2013
Monday, 8th July 2013
The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, welcomed The Lord Mayor of Westminster and Deputy High Steward of the Abbey, Councillor Sarah Richardson, and other City of Westminster councillors to Westminster Abbey for the Civic Service on Sunday 7th July.
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Gervase de Blois
Abbot
Gervase de Blois, a son of King Stephen by a lady called Dameta, was abbot of Westminster from 1137 until he was deposed in 1157.
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What are some resources that might help us better observe a ‘Holy Lent’?
Spend time with God this Lent, and explore what repentance means and why it matters.
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Joint Evensong with the Choir of Westminster Cathedral
During Edwardtide, we celebrate the life of St Edward the Confessor, King of England 1042–1066 and the re-founder of Westminster Abbey.
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Regular services
What to expect at our regular services, which are open to the public and free of charge.
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Abbey celebrates Olympic Games
HRH Princess Alexandra, the Honourable Lady Ogilvy KG GCVO, attended a Service in Celebration of the London Olympic Games at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 15th July.
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HRH The Duke of Gloucester and the Prime Minister Attend NVA Evensong
His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester and the Prime Minister, The Right Honourable Gordon Brown MP, and over 1000 members of The Normandy Veterans’ Association attended Evensong on Sunday 25 October at 3.00pm, marking the 65th anniversary of the Normandy Campaign.
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Westminster Abbey Marks ANZAC Day 2025
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh attended a Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving to mark ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) Day at Westminster Abbey on Friday 25th April 2025.
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Westminster Abbey Marks ANZAC Day 2024
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh attended a Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving to mark ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) Day at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 25th April 2024.
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Royal guests for Battle of Britiain service
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, Air Chief Marshal, attended a Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication for Battle of Britain Sunday at Westminster Abbey on 19th September 2010. He was accompanied by Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall and His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales.
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Step into Holy Week
Visiting the Abbey with your primary class is guaranteed to be a memorable experience as you explore the building to discover over a thousand years of faith and history. Offering both highlights tours or something more specific our guides will bring your learning to life.
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Queen joins Abbey for Elizabethan celebration
HM The Queen, Visitor of the College of St Peter in Westminster, and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh attended a Service on Friday 21st May 2010 to Celebrate the 450th Anniversary of the Collegiate Foundation of St Peter in Westminster Abbey.
