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Sebert, King of the East Saxons & Ethelgoda
Just inside the gates of the south ambulatory is an arched recess containing the supposed tomb of Sebert, King of the East Saxons.
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John of Eltham, Earl of Cornwall
The embalmed body of Prince John of Eltham was buried in Westminster Abbey in 1337 and he has a fine monument. He was born at Eltham manor in Kent.
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Frederick Louis, Prince of Wales & family
Frederick Louis (or Lewis), Prince of Wales,son of George II, is buried in the royal vault in the Lady Chapel at Westminster Abbey with his wife Augusta and several children
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Elizabeth daughter of Henry VII
In the chapel of St Edward the Confessor is a small tomb with a black marble slab for Elizabeth, daughter of Henry VII.
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William Benson
Abbot and Dean
William Benson, first Dean of Westminster, is buried in the south transept of Westminster Abbey (in the area formerly called the chapel of St Blaize).
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Sir Lumley Robinson
Sir Lumley Robinson was buried in the nave in 1684. His monument which stood near the grave has been reduced in size and moved.
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Charles Boyle, Earl of Orrery
Politician and Soldier
Charles Boyle, 4th Earl of Orrery, Baron Boyle of Marston, Baron of Broghill in Ireland, Knight of the Thistle, was buried on 11 September 1731.
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William Blakeney
Soldier
General William Blakeney, 1st Baron Blakeney, was buried in the nave of Westminster Abbey, but the gravestone wording is now very faint.
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Ralph Vaughan Williams
Musician and Composer
The ashes of Ralph Vaughan Williams, eminent British composer, and his second wife Ursula are buried in the north choir aisle of Westminster Abbey.
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Christopher Hildyard
Artist and Priest/Minister
The Reverend Christopher Hildyard, Minor Canon and Sacrist of Westminster Abbey, was buried in St Faith's chapel, and also has an oval stone tablet.
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Tricia Hillas inaugurated as Speaker’s Chaplain
The Reverend Tricia Hillas was inaugurated as Chaplain to The Speaker of the House of Commons in a service in St Margaret's Church, Westminster today.
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Abbey celebrates life of St Maximilian Kolbe
A service to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the birth of St Maximilian Kolbe was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 13th January 2019.
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The Queen attends Commonwealth Service
Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh attended The Commonwealth Service: A Celebration of the Commonwealth at Westminster Abbey on Monday 13th March 2017. They were accompanied by The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry, The Duke of York and The Earl of Wessex.
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Princes Philip and Harry Open Field of Remembrance
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.