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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.
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The King celebrates Commonwealth Day 2023 at the Abbey
Monday, 13th March 2023
Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort attended the annual Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey at 2.45pm on Monday 13th March - The King’s first as monarch.
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Royal Wedding Bouquet Returned to Abbey
Sunday, 1st May 2011
HRH The Duchess of Cambridge has sent the bouquet she carried during her wedding ceremony in Westminster Abbey back to the Abbey to rest on the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.
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Prince Harry Attends ANZAC Day Service
Monday, 25th April 2016
HRH Prince Henry of Wales attended a Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving to mark ANZAC Day at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Monday 25th April 2016. The National Anthem was sung.
Royal Visit Prince Harry HRH Prince Henry of Wales ANZAC Day
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Una breve historia de la Abadía de Westminster
Desde la coronación de Guillermo el Conquistador en 1066, la Abadía ha sido la iglesia de la Coronación. En ella también se han celebrado numerosas bodas y funerales reales, así como celebraciones nacionales y actos conmemorativos.
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Members of the Royal Family celebrate Commonwealth Day at the Abbey
Monday, 11th March 2024
Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales attended the annual Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey on Monday 11th March.
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The Westminster Retable
High above the Abbey floor, the Galleries in the beautiful 13th century triforium display our greatest treasures and tell the story of our thousand-year history.
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Westminster Retable
Westminster Abbey, founded 1,000 years ago on Thorney Island, has long had a duty to care for and protect nature. Drawing on our ancient roots and Christian faith, this hopeful season of events brings together people from all faiths, and none, reminding us that we are all connected in one living world. Join us in our historic gardens to unearth our personal accountability, inspire communal action, and contribute to the global conversation.
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Abbey opens to visitors after longest closure since 1953 Coronation
Tuesday, 7th July 2020
Visitors will be welcomed back to Westminster Abbey on 11th July, after closure due to the coronavirus pandemic – the longest period of time it has been closed to visitors since the coronation.
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Security at the Abbey
This page details the security and safety measures we have in place so you can fully enjoy your visit to the Abbey.
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Shop at the Abbey
Visit us for a range of Abbey inspired products and gifts which supports our work.
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Abbey turns itself NHS blue for nurses’ tribute
Tuesday, 12th May 2020
Westminster Abbey turned itself NHS blue and invited in a clinical research nurse to help celebrate today’s 200th anniversary of the birthday of Florence Nightingale.
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A Christmas Caroll from Westminster Abbey
Works by Leighton, Poulenc, Rutter and Walton feature in this delightful and unusual selection of music for Christmas.
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Queens Consort of Westminster Abbey
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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HM The Queen awards Maundy monies to Abbey recipients
Thursday, 1st April 2021
Members of the Abbey community have received Maundy monies from Her Majesty The Queen in recognition of their long service to the church.
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An octet of singers from the Westminster Abbey Special Services Choir sings the Anthem
A memorial stone to Nelson Mandela was dedicated in Westminster Abbey on 18th July 2018, the birth centenary of the former President of South Africa.
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The Special Service Choir of Westminster Abbey sings 'Once in Royal David's City'
Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester attended the Metropolitan Police Carol Service at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 19th December 2018.
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The Lord Mayor of Westminster and the Mayors of the London Boroughs process through the Abbey's Cloisters
Evensong to celebrate the Feast of the Dedication of Westminster Abbey was held in the presence of the Lord Mayor of Westminster and the Mayors of the London Boroughs, together with members of the Greater London Lieutenancy, on Sunday 16th October 2016.
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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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Abbey names new tower
Monday, 16th April 2018
The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, announced today that in recognition of the exceptional generosity of The Garfield Weston Foundation towards the funding of The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries, the access tower to the Galleries has been named The Weston Tower.