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Duke of Buccleuch appointed as High Steward
Friday, 17th June 2016
The Dean and Chapter is delighted to announce the appointment of the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry as High Steward of Westminster Abbey. He will take up the appointment in October 2016 when Lord Luce retires after five years' service in the role on the occasion of his 80th birthday.
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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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Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster
The stained glass in the south rose window of Westminster Abbey is a memorial to Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster.
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Princes Philip and Harry Open Field of Remembrance
Thursday, 10th November 2016
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh and His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales opened the Royal British Legion's 88th Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 10th November 2016.
Royal Visit HRH The Duke of Edinburgh HRH Prince Henry of Wales Prince Harry Field of Remembrance Special Service
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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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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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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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Celebrate Advent and Christmas with us
Friday, 12th November 2021
Celebrate Advent and Christmas 2021 at Westminster Abbey
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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Westminster residents
We are open to visitors from Monday to Saturday. Find out more about how you can visit.
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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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Duke of Edinburgh and Prince Harry Open 87th Field of Remembrance
Thursday, 5th November 2015
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh and His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales opened the Royal British Legion's 87th Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 5th November 2015.
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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.