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• Access the Abbey: British Sign Language tour

  Saturday, 1st March 2025

  Delve into the history of Westminster Abbey on this special tour for British Sign Language users led by guide Edward Richards.

  Events

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

  Wednesday, 11th November 2009

  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.

  Special Service WW1

• HRH Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton to wed at Abbey

  Thursday, 18th November 2010

  It was announced today, Tuesday 23rd November 2010, that the wedding of HRH Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton will take place at Westminster Abbey on Friday 29th April 2011.

  Royal Wedding

• Tricia Hillas inaugurated as Speaker’s Chaplain

  The Reverend Tricia Hillas was inaugurated as Chaplain to The Speaker of the House of Commons in a service in St Margaret's Church, Westminster today.

• A Reflection for Easter Day

  Sunday, 12th April 2020

  I grew up in a house where Easter could be a bit problematic. There were Easter eggs of course, but we were not churchgoers.

  Friday Reflection Holy Week and Easter COVID-19

• Special Coronation events announced

  Friday, 24th March 2023

  Barefoot tours of the Cosmati pavement headline special Coronation events: Visitors to Westminster Abbey this summer will be invited to walk in their socks on the Cosmati pavement, one of Britain’s greatest.

  Coronation news

• Commonwealth Festival

  Saturday, 22nd February 2025

  Explore the rich cultural tapestry of the Commonwealth with a day of activities, performances and events for all ages.

  Commonwealth Family

• Summer: Stars and Planets Family Day

  Tuesday, 29th July 2025

  Blast off on a cosmic adventure without leaving Earth! Join us in England’s oldest walled garden to uncover the fascinating links between Westminster Abbey and the universe.

  Summer at the Abbey

• Summer: Covert and Classified Family Day

  Tuesday, 12th August 2025

  Shhh… there are spies hidden in the Abbey! Step into a world of mystery, puzzles and spy training at our Covert and Classified Family Day.

• Summer: Wild Westminster Family Day

  Tuesday, 26th August 2025

  Go wild in Westminster! Explore the plants and creatures of our walled garden, where nature has thrived for centuries.

• Frances Brandon, Duchess of Suffolk & family

  Frances Brandon, Duchess of Suffolk was buried in St Edmund's chapel in Westminster Abbey, with her daughter Mary Grey. Also Margaret, Countess of Derby.

• John Howard, Earl of Stafford & family

  In the chapel of St Edmund is a marble monument to John Paul Howard, 4th Earl of Stafford. The monument is by Robert Chambers.

• Anne (Stanhope), Duchess of Somerset & Jane Seymour

  Anne Stanhope, Duchess of Somerset is buried in St Nicholas' chapel. In the chapel of St Edmund is a monument to her daughter Lady Jane.

• Hugh Chamberlen

  Physician and Doctor

  In the north choir aisle is a large memorial to Dr Hugh Chamberlen. It consists of marbles with an effigy of Hugh in doctor's gown.

• New exhibition on Notre Dame de Paris opens

  Wednesday, 7th February 2024

  The world touring immersive exhibition Notre Dame de Paris, The Augmented Exhibition opens today at the Abbey until 1st June 2024.

  Chapter House

• Enjoy summer at the Abbey

  Friday, 11th July 2025

  This summer, Westminster Abbey opens its doors to a season of creativity, reflection, and discovery.

• Henry Carey, Lord Hunsdon & Family

  Soldier and Statesman

  The monument to Henry Carey, 1st Baron Hunsdon (died 1596) is the tallest in Westminster Abbey, at thirty-six feet high. Various members of his family are buried in the Carey vault.

• Holles Family

  Politician, Soldier and Sailor

  Francis, Sir George, Sir Frescheville and John duke of Newcastle are among members of the Holles family buried in Westminster Abbey. Three have monuments.

• The State Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II

  Monday, 19th September 2022

  The State Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II: The State Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II was held at Westminster Abbey at 11:00am on Monday 19th September 2022. Before the service, the.

  State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II HM The Queen

• Their Majesties The King and Queen crowned at the Abbey

  Saturday, 6th May 2023

  The Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla was held at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6th May 2023.