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Radio 3 to broadcast Choral Evensong from the Abbey
Monday, 24th May 2021
BBC Radio 3 will broadcast Choral Evensong live from Westminster Abbey at 3.30pm on Wednesday 26th May 2021.
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I don't have my membership card on me today but I want to visit the Abbey
Answers to your most-asked questions about membership of the Westminster Abbey Association.
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President George W. Bush and First Lady visit Abbey
Thursday, 20th November 2003
The Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr Wesley Carr welcomed President Bush and Mrs George W Bush to Westminster Abbey today and invited him to lay a wreath on the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.
State Visit President of the United States George W. Bush Laura Bush
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Elizabeth I
Queen Elizabeth I, daughter of Henry VIII, was crowned at Westminster Abbey on 15th January 1559. Her large monument is in the Lady Chapel.
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James I and Anne of Denmark
James I and Anne of Denmark are both buried in Westminster Abbey. But neither has a monument. Their funeral effigies still remain in the Abbey collection.
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King and Queen of Spain visit Westminster Abbey
Wednesday, 12th July 2017
The King and Queen of Spain were accompanied by Prince Henry of Wales when they visited Westminster Abbey on Thursday 13th July as part of Their Majesties’ State Visit to the Her Majesty The Queen.
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Mary I
Mary Tudor was the daughter of Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon. She was crowned in the Abbey on 1st October 1553 and lies buried with Elizabeth I.
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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.
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'Prayers for the Future' a physical and lyrical expression of the journey that the Windrush generation have been on
The Queen was represented by the Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London at a Service of Thanksgiving to mark the 70th anniversary of the landing of the Windrush today.
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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.
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While you're here
Take a self-led tour, exploring highlights of the Abbey with our special map.
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Why do we have coronations?
Coronations are events in history that you may heard of, read about or seen in a film, but the details are a little vague. What is a coronation and why do they happen? Find out answers to these questions and more in this introductory guide.
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The Obamas Visit Westminster Abbey
Tuesday, 24th May 2011
The President of the United States of America, Mr Barack Obama, laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 24 May 2011, the first day of his State Visit to Her Majesty The Queen.
The Choir of Westminster Abbey President Barack Obama Michelle Obama President Obama
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Past Institute lectures
See a complete list of current Institute programmes.
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Past Institute lectures
Videos and podcasts of past public programmes of Westminster Abbey Institute are available.
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Past public programmes
Westminster Abbey Institute works with the public service institutions around Parliament Square to revitalise moral and spiritual values in public life.
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22: Elizabeth I and the astrologer
Ahead of the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort on 6 May, we’ll be sharing stories from each of the 38 Coronation services held here since 1066.
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I is for Individuals
Discover over 1,000 years of faith and history with our brand-new A to Z of Westminster Abbey. Perfect for primary-aged children, and their accompanying adults, these independent and team activities are designed to spark creativity, ignite imaginations and keep young brains ticking, with little or no materials required. Letter-by-letter, uncover the many places, themes and beliefs that can be found within this national place of worship. What are you waiting for?
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Plan your visit
Each year, we welcome over a million visitors. We’re generally open Monday to Saturday for visiting, and hold regular services to which all are welcome.
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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.