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Special verger tours: Association members
Monday, 8th January 2024
Join two of our expert vergers on a tour that will take you behind the scenes at the Abbey and see how the clergy prepare for different services and occasions.
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A podcast for Michaelmas
Tuesday, 29th September 2020
Bryony Strickland, Deputy Head Girl at Westminster School reads from St John’s gospel for Abbeycast, the Abbey’s worship podcast series, released today.
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Princess Mary, daughter of George V
Princess Mary was the only daughter of George V and Queen Mary. On 28th February 1922 she married Henry, Viscount Lascelles in Westminster Abbey.
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MPs and peers remember Lord Lawson at St Margaret’s Church
Tuesday, 17th October 2023
A Service of Thanksgiving for the life and work of The Right Honourable The Lord Lawson of Blaby was held at St Margaret’s Church, Westminster Abbey, on Tuesday 17th October 2023.
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London Mayors attend Abbey Evensong
Monday, 21st October 2019
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 20th October 2019.
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Podcast
Westminster Abbey's podcast is a mix of sermons, services and reflections, plus lectures on issues of faith, ethics and policy from the Westminster Abbey Institute.
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Episode 3 - What happens in a coronation?
Join Aaron and Sophie online to peek behind the scenes of Westminster Abbey, which has been the coronation church for nearly 1,000 years. Discover what happens and why through games, crafts, stories and more.
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Archbishop of Erbil honours Christian martyrs
Friday, 3rd November 2023
Archbishop Bashar Warda, Chaldean Catholic Archbishop of Erbil, Iraq, addressed the reality of Christian persecution in the world today in a sermon preached at Westminster Abbey.
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Westminster Abbey sends condolences to His Majesty The King on the death of Queen Elizabeth II
Thursday, 8th September 2022
The Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle OBE, has sent his condolences to His Majesty The King and the Royal Family upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II, on behalf of all at Westminster Abbey.
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Celebrating the Commonwealth
Celebrating Commonwealth Day, one of the most important dates in the Abbey's year.
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Order of Service
Discover more about the space within Westminster Abbey where coronations have taken place for hundreds of years.
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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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Easter archive
Celebrate Holy Week and Easter with Westminster Abbey
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Order of Service
Coronations have taken place at Westminster Abbey for nearly 1,000 years. Discover the key objects and spaces that are essential to coronations past and present, guided by experts from Westminster Abbey.
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Coronation news archive
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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Sir Mark Rylance returns to Westminster Abbey
Sir Mark Rylance will return to Westminster Abbey with a company of actors bringing the words of William Shakespeare to life for six special performances in April.