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• Abbey mourns The Duchess of Kent

  Friday, 5th September 2025

  Prayers are being said in Westminster Abbey for The Duchess of Kent and for her family, following her death at the age of 92.

• John Skelton

  Writer, Poet, Playwright and Priest/Minister

  John Skelton, Court poet, writer and playwright, was buried in the chancel of St Margaret's on 21st June 1529. He has no monument or inscription.

• Commonwealth

  As a royal church, Westminster Abbey celebrates the Commonwealth every day. The Commonwealth Service in March is a particularly joyful and hopeful celebration. Watch these videos to discover more about this family of nations who work together to make the world a better place, through song, dance and creativity.

• Celebrate Advent and Christmas with us

  Friday, 12th November 2021

  Celebrate Advent and Christmas 2021 at Westminster Abbey

• Prince Rupert of the Rhine

  Soldier

  Prince Rupert, Count Palatine of the Rhine and Duke of Cumberland and Bavaria, was buried on 6th December 1682 in a vault with his mother.

• William Blake

  Artist and Poet

  In 1957 a larger than life size bronze bust by Epstein to the poet, painter and engraver William Blake was unveiled in Poets' Corner.

• A Reflection on isolation

  Friday, 27th March 2020

  Now, suddenly solitary, with a wife who is a head teacher in Bristol, it is time to get over myself.

  Friday Reflection COVID-19

• Commonwealth at the Abbey

  Commonwealth Day is the annual celebration of the Commonwealth of Nations. Westminster Abbey celebrates the occasion with a special service that takes place on the second Monday of March each year.

• The 36th Presentation of Children of Courage Awards

  Wednesday, 9th December 2009

  Eight children recognised for performing acts of extraordinary heroism, enduring pain, suffering and disability, or devoting their young lives to caring for a family in need were honoured in a ceremony and carol service at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 9th December.

  Children of Courage Special Service

• Sir Winston Churchill Remembered

  Friday, 30th January 2015

  Members of the Churchill family and representatives of Churchill-related organisations joined the congregation at a wreath laying to commemorate the Right Honourable Sir Winston Churchill KG OM CH TD at Westminster Abbey on Friday 30th January.

  Sir Winston Churchill Wreathlaying

• Westminster Abbey sends condolences to HM The Queen on the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

  Saturday, 10th April 2021

  The Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, has sent his condolences to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family upon the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, on behalf of all at Westminster Abbey.

• Benefact Group celebrates support for good causes

  Thursday, 9th June 2022

  HRH The Prince of Wales attended a Service of Thanksgiving to mark over £100 million raised for good causes by the Benefact family in Westminster.

• Westminster Abbey sends condolences to His Majesty The King on the death of Queen Elizabeth II

  Thursday, 8th September 2022

  The Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle OBE, has sent his condolences to His Majesty The King and the Royal Family upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II, on behalf of all at Westminster Abbey.

• Our history

  Westminster Abbey is a treasure house of paintings, stained glass, textiles and artefacts – and is also where some significant people are buried or remembered.

• Edward I and Eleanor of Castile

  Edward and Eleanor's coronation took place on 19th August 1274. Both are buried in St Edward's chapel in Westminster Abbey and Eleanor has a fine effigy.

• Family Resources

  Celebrate Advent and Christmas with us.

• Abbey honour for Sir Donald Gosling

  A Service of Thanksgiving for the life and work of British Vice Admiral, businessman and benefactor Sir Donald Gosling KCVO was held at Westminster Abbey.

• Royalty

  We’ve been the setting for every Coronation since 1066 and for numerous other royal occasions, including sixteen weddings. Find about more about our royal connections.

• Diamond wedding anniversary

  Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary with a service at Westminster Abbey on Monday 19th November 2007.

• New Minor Canon installed

  The Reverend Dr James Hawkey was installed as a Minor Canon of Westminster during Evensong at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 11th September 2010.