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  • Lunchtime Talk: The People's Victory

    Wednesday, 14th May 2025

    Join Professor Lucy Noakes as she explores what VE Day was like for those who lived through the Second World War, particularly for those who had experienced loss.

    Events Beyond Victory

  • 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.

  • Prince Of Wales Unveils Foundation Stone For New Tower

    Wednesday, 14th December 2016

    HRH The Prince of Wales visited Westminster Abbey today (Wednesday 14th December) to unveil the foundation stone for a tower which will take visitors into the Abbey’s new museum and galleries.

    Royal Visit HRH The Prince of Wales Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries

  • A Christmas message from the Dean of Westminster

    Sunday, 25th December 2022

    The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, spoke of the joy of Christmas and the importance of understanding one another as he gave the Pause for Thought reflection on BBC Radio 2 on Christmas morning.

  • Lunchtime Talk: Remembering the Second World War

    Wednesday, 11th June 2025

    Keith Lowe reflects on how nations around the world have commemorated the Second World War, 80 years on since the end of the conflict.

  • St Oscar Romero

    Priest/Minister

    A statue to Oscar Romero, modern martyr and saint, was unveiled in July 1998 and stands above the west entrance to Westminster Abbey. Sculptor John Roberts.

  • A Service to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies

    Thursday, 7th May 2009

    A Service to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies took place at Westminster Abbey on 6th May 2009 at 11.00am.

    Special Service

  • A Service to mark the 90th Anniversary of the Founding of Combat Stress

    Tuesday, 12th May 2009

    Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall attended a Service to mark the 90th anniversary of the founding of Combat Stress, at Westminster Abbey, on Tuesday 12th May 2009.

  • Prime Minister of Japan visits Abbey

    Thursday, 1st May 2014

    The Prime Minister of Japan, Mr Shinzo Abe, visited Westminster Abbey and laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior on Thursday 1st May 2014.

    State Visit

  • Dean preaches at National Pilgrimage

    Tuesday, 26th May 2015

    On Monday 25th May 2015, the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, preached the sermon during the National Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham.

    Dean of Westminster Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham

  • Faith Leaders Condemn Terrorist Violence

    Friday, 26th May 2017

    Religious Faith Leaders from across London met with the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police on 24th May 2017 to discuss the Manchester Concert Attack.

    Faith leaders

  • Chilean Navy pays tribute to Admiral Thomas Cochrane

    Monday, 21st May 2018

    The Chilean Navy paid its annual tribute at the grave of Admiral Thomas Cochrane, the 10th Earl of Dundonald, on Monday 21st May 2018.

    Chilean Navy Day

  • Westminster Abbey celebrates Our Lady of Walsingham

    Tuesday, 7th May 2019

    Westminster Abbey, in collaboration with the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, held a day of celebration in honour of Our Lady of Walsingham.

  • Chilean Navy honours Admiral Cochrane

    Tuesday, 21st May 2019

    The Chilean Navy paid its annual tribute at the grave of Admiral Thomas Cochrane, the 10th Earl of Dundonald, on Tuesday 21st May 2019.

  • Speaker’s Chaplain installed as Canon of Westminster

    Monday, 10th May 2021

    The Reverend Tricia Hillas, Chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons, was installed as a Canon of Westminster during Evensong at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 9th May 2021.

  • Buckingham Palace announces music for the Coronation

    Saturday, 18th February 2023

    Buckingham Palace has announced details of the music which will be performed at the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6th May.

    Music Coronations Coronation news

  • Abbey releases music for the Coronation Vivats 

    Sunday, 30th April 2023

    Westminster Abbey has today released the words and music of the Vivat acclamations which will be sung at the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen on Saturday 6th May.

  • Buckingham Palace publishes Order of Service for the Coronation of The King and Queen

    Saturday, 6th May 2023

    Buckingham Palace has published the Order of Service for the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and Queen, which will be held in Westminster Abbey at 11:00am today, Saturday 6th May.

  • Chilean Navy honours Admiral Lord Cochrane

    Thursday, 25th May 2023

    The Chilean Navy paid its annual tribute at the grave of Admiral Thomas Cochrane, the 10th Earl of Dundonald, on Wednesday 24th May 2023.

  • Autumn season of events celebrates human dignity

    Tuesday, 26th September 2023

    A new season of events at Westminster Abbey this autumn, Dignity, will remember those whose impact on national life may have been overlooked or forgotten.

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