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The Coronation

To prepare for the Coronation of The King and Queen Consort we will be closed to visitors and worshippers from 25th April and will re-open on Monday 8th May. Services will take place in St Margaret's Church until Tuesday 2nd May.

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  • The King: coronation date set for Saturday 6th May 2023

    Tuesday, 11th October 2022

    Buckingham Palace has announced that His Majesty The King will be crowned at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6th May 2023.

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  • 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.

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  • Coronation Chair prepared for historic role

    Wednesday, 1st March 2023

    Coronation Chair prepared for historic role: The Coronation Chair, one of the most precious and famous pieces of furniture in the world, which has been the centrepiece of coronations for over 700.

  • Coronation Club for children launched

    Friday, 3rd March 2023

    Designed to be used in schools, youth groups and at home with families, the Coronation club will bring viewers behind the scenes at the Abbey,

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  • Abbey to close in late April for Coronation preparations

    Monday, 6th March 2023

    Westminster Abbey will be closed to visitors and worshippers from Tuesday 25th April and will re-open on Monday 8th May.

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