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• Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemas)

  St Peter flag

• Sebert, King of the East Saxons & Ethelgoda

  Just inside the gates of the south ambulatory is an arched recess containing the supposed tomb of Sebert, King of the East Saxons.

• Free Sunday organ recitals resume

  Thursday, 3rd September 2020

  Regular Sunday organ recitals begin again at the Abbey this week after a five-month break due to the coronavirus pandemic.

  Organ recital COVID-19 Music

• Westminster Abbey marks Remembrance Sunday

  Monday, 13th November 2017

  A Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving on Remembrance Sunday was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 12th November 2017.

• Battle of Britain Veterans Mark 2013 Anniversary

  Monday, 16th September 2013

  A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to mark Battle of Britain Sunday was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 15th September 2013.

  Special Service Royal Visit HRH The Prince of Wales Battle of Britain Sunday

• Royal guests for Battle of Britiain service

  Sunday, 19th September 2010

  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.

• The organs

  Thousands of people visit us each year to hear our famous grand organ, a fine five-manual Harrison & Harrison instrument installed for the 1937 coronation.

• Concerts and events

  Attending a concert at the Abbey is a memorable experience, whether you choose one of our free Sunday organ recitals or a flagship choral concert.

• To crown a king

  A joyful noise: the bells of Westminster Abbey:.

• Crowning of a king

  In a chapel at the heart of Westminster Abbey is the Shrine of Edward the Confessor, king and saint.

• Food & drink

  Relax over delicious food and drink, whether you’re visiting Westminster Abbey or not. The Cellarium Café and Terrace serves meals throughout the day.

• King and Queen of the Netherlands visit Abbey

  Tuesday, 23rd October 2018

  The King and Queen of the Netherlands visited Westminster Abbey on 23rd October as part of Their Majesties’ State Visit to Her Majesty The Queen.

  State Visit

• Richard, Earl of Cornwall (later King of Germany)

  Soldier

  Richard, Earl of Cornwall is not buried in Westminster Abbey but his carved shield is displayed in the nave of the Abbey.

• A podcast for Advent Sunday

  Sunday, 29th November 2020

  Today’s episode of Abbeycast, A podcast for Advent Sunday, was recorded this week at the Abbey’s two Jesse Trees, made by the sculptor Benno Elkan (1877-1960), and representing scenes from the Old and New Testaments.

  Abbeycast Advent The Choir of Westminster Abbey

• Prince of Wales attends Battle of Britain Service

  Sunday, 20th September 2015

  His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales attended A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to mark the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 20th September 2015.

• Abbey marks Battle of Britain Anniversary

  Sunday, 21st September 2014

  Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall attended A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to mark Battle of Britain Sunday at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 21st September 2014.

  HRH The Duchess of Cornwall

• Abbey holds Remembrance Day Service

  Thursday, 12th November 2015

  A Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving on Remembrance Sunday was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 8th November 2015.

  Remembrance Sunday

• O King of the Nations

  Discover the Great O Antiphons with Westminster Abbey, and take part in this Advent tradition.

• A Palm Sunday Reflection

  Make Westminster Abbey a part of your Lent & Holy Week this year.