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• Charles I

  Charles I was the second son of James I and was born on 19th November 1600. He was crowned in Westminster Abbey in February 1626.

• A Service to Mark the Passing of the World War One Generation

  HM The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh attended a Service to Mark the Passing of the World War One Generation at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 11th November 2009.

• Westminster Abbey marks Battle of Britain anniversary

  A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication on Battle of Britain Sunday was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 15th September 2019.

• Judges service marks start of the 2019 legal year

  The annual Judges Service was held at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 1st October 2019.

• 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.

• What to see and do

  There are many parts of the Abbey you’ll want to see when you visit. Explore the most popular spots to find out which interests you.

• Duke of Edinburgh attends Commonwealth Observance

  HRH The Duke of Edinburgh attended an Observance for Commonwealth Day at Westminster Abbey on 11th March 2013.

• 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.

• Abbey documentary series to air on Channel 5

  Channel 5 is to screen a major new six-part documentary series bringing viewers behind the scenes at Westminster Abbey.

• Royal Air Force Chapel

  On 8th May 1945, Winston Churchill announced that the Second World War in Europe at an end. This was VE Day or Victory in Europe Day.

• 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.

• Abbey marks 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain

  A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to mark the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 21st September 2025.

• Dr David Hoyle installed as 39th Dean of Westminster

  The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle was installed as the 39th Dean of Westminster at Evensong at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 16th November 2019.

• 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.

• Abbey Celebrates Coronation Anniversary

  Her Majesty The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh attended Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 4th June 2013 for A Service to Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

• Duke of Edinburgh and Prince Harry Open 87th Field of Remembrance

  His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh and His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales opened the Royal British Legion's 87th Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 5th November 2015.

• The Coronation Chair

  Find out more about the history of coronations at Westminster Abbey and explore a range of videos, events, articles and more.