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Robert Hauley
Soldier
Robert Hauley (Haule or Hawle), a squire, was murdered in Westminster Abbey in 1378. He and fellow squire John Shakel took a hostage.
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Abbey Welcomes Her Majesty The Queen to Bath Service
Friday, 9th May 2014
Her Majesty The Queen, Sovereign of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, accompanied by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, Great Master of the Order, attended the Service and Ceremony of the Installation of Knights Grand Cross of the Order in Henry VII’s Lady Chapel, Chapel of the Order, at Westminster Abbey on Friday 9th May 2014.
Special Service Royal Visit HM The Queen HRH The Prince of Wales Order of the Bath
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The Royal Oak story
Coronations have taken place in Westminster Abbey since 1066, when William the Conqueror was crowned on Christmas Day. The church has been closely linked with the royal family all through its history, and that continues today with the monarch visiting the Abbey throughout the year. Explore the Abbey's links with royalty and have a go at recreating your own coronation at home.
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Coronation Chair
Uncover the history behind a chair that has taken centre stage in coronations for over 700 years.
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The life of Sir Stirling Moss honoured at Abbey
Wednesday, 8th May 2024
HRH Duke of Kent, representing HM The King, and HRH Prince Michael of Kent attended a Service of Thanksgiving for the life and work of Sir Stirling Moss at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 8th May 2024.
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Admiral of the Fleet Lord Boyce remembered
Thursday, 13th July 2023
His Majesty The King was represented by Admiral Sir Anthony Radaki at a Service of Thanksgiving for former Admiral of the Fleet The Lord Boyce at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 13th July 2023.
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Battle of Britain anniversary marked at Westminster Abbey
Sunday, 17th September 2023
A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to mark the 83rd anniversary of the Battle of Britain was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 17th September 2023. His Majesty The King was represented at the service by Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton.
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Denis Bond
Politician
Denis Bond, politician and follower of Cromwell, was buried in a vault in Henry VII's chapel in Westminster Abbey, but was exhumed at the Restoration.
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Charles Herries
Soldier
Charles Herries, army officer, is buried in the nave. By the door into the west cloister is a marble monument with a bust.
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Dame Mary James
In the north choir aisle, not far from her grave, is a marble monument to Dame Mary James, wife of Sir John James.
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Charles II
Charles' coronation took place on 23rd April 1661. He was buried in the Abbey on 14th February 1685 in a vault in Henry VII's chapel.
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Richard Cox
Dean and Priest/Minister
Richard Cox, D.D. was Dean of Westminster from 1549-1553 but he has no memorial at the Abbey and is buried at Ely Cathedral.
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Bernard Smith
Musician
Bernard Smith, organist and organ maker, known as "Father Smith", was buried in St Margaret's Westminster, on the south side of the chancel, on 20th March 1708.
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Gervase de Blois
Abbot
Gervase de Blois, a son of King Stephen by a lady called Dameta, was abbot of Westminster from 1137 until he was deposed in 1157.
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William Mauduit, Earl of Warwick
The body of William Mauduit, 8th Earl of Warwick was buried in Westminster Abbey; the location is unknown. His heart was buried at Catesby Priory.
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Peregrine Bertie
On the north west wall of St Margaret's church Westminster is a memorial to Peregrine Bertie who died in 1721 and his wife Rachel.
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Isaac Dorislaus
Diplomat
Isaac Dorislaus, diplomat, was buried in the north aisle of Henry VII's chapel at Westminster Abbey on 14th June 1649 but was later exhumed.
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Henry Francis Lyte
Composer, Musician and Priest/Minister
In the south choir aisle is a memorial to hymn writer Henry Francis Lyte. The alabaster tablet was unveiled on 16th November 1947.
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Gilbert Wimberley
Priest/Minister
The Reverend Dr Gilbert Wimberley or Wymberley was minister at St Margaret's church Westminster from 1630 and was buried in the chancel.
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Abbot Vitalis
Abbot and Priest/Minister
Vitalis was Abbot from 1076 until his death on 19th June 1085. He was buried in the south cloister, at the foot of Abbot Gervase.