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Order of Service
Find out how a highly decorated manuscript from the 14th century has guided the understanding of coronation services at Westminster Abbey.
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Order of Service
Uncover the history behind a chair that has taken centre stage in coronations for over 700 years.
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Order of Service
Understand the essential role that a small vessel and a spoon play in the most important part of the coronation service.
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Order of Service
Uncover the role and significance of traditional and commissioned music within coronations throughout history.
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Order of Service
Discover more about the objects presented to the monarch during the coronation service and find out what each one represents.
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Create an Order of Service shortcut for smartphone
Create an Order of Service shortcut for smartphone: Find out how to create a shortcut on your smartphone so you can quickly access the latest Order of Service from your homescreen. For.
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Order of Service for the State Funeral published
Sunday, 18th September 2022
Buckingham Palace this evening published the Order of Service for the State Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II, which will be held in Westminster Abbey tomorrow (Monday 19th September 2022).
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Order of Service for Duke of Edinburgh Thanksgiving Service
Tuesday, 29th March 2022
Order of Service for Duke of Edinburgh Thanksgiving Service: The Order of Service has been published ahead of today’s Service of Thanksgiving for The Duke of Edinburgh.
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Stone of Destiny welcomed to the Abbey
Saturday, 29th April 2023
A service to mark the arrival of the Stone of Destiny at Westminster Abbey was held on Saturday 29th April.
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Spotlight on coronations: Order of Service
Find out more about the practical purpose and historical significance of orders of service for coronations.
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Anointing Screen on display at the Abbey
Sunday, 7th May 2023
The central anointing screen used at the most sacred moment of the Coronation, the anointing of His Majesty The King, will be on display in Westminster Abbey in St George’s Chapel from Monday 8th May – Saturday 13th May, when the Coronation Theatre will also be on view.
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The Coronation Chair
Find out more about the history of coronations at Westminster Abbey and explore a range of videos, events, articles and more.
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The GCBs and Officers of the Order
Four Knights Grand Cross of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath were installed in the Abbey’s Lady Chapel on Monday 19th July..
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Coronation Day
The Abbey bells can usually be heard before services and in celebration of church festivals and royal occasions.
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Abbey welcomes HRH The Prince of Wales to Bath service
Tuesday, 24th May 2022
Abbey welcomes HRH The Prince of Wales to Bath service: HRH The Prince of Wales, Great Master of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, attended the Service and Ceremony of the.
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Coronation stories
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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Coronation Collection
Find out more about the history of coronations at Westminster Abbey and explore a range of videos, events, articles and more.
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Canaletto painting of the Abbey goes on display
Monday, 2nd March 2020
A Canaletto painting of Westminster Abbey rarely seen in public goes on display in the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries this week until autumn 2020.
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What is a coronation?
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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Coronations
Our team of experienced Learning Officers can join you online in your classroom to bring the Abbey to life even if you cannot visit. We offer a range of formats: interactive sessions, costumed characters (and guided virtual tours, tailored to your needs, interests and the age of your class.