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Westminster Abbey celebrates the centenary of the RAF

Her Majesty The Queen attended A Service to mark the Centenary of the Royal Air Force at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 10th July 2018.

Nelson Mandela honoured with memorial stone

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.

Westminster Abbey celebrates the life of Sir Peter Hall

A Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate the life and work of Sir Peter Hall CBE was held at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 11th September 2018.

The Queen's Window by David Hockney is revealed

Westminster Abbey will today unveil a new stained glass window designed by David Hockney and commissioned to celebrate the reign of Her Majesty The Queen.

Judges service marks start of the legal year

The annual Judges Service was held at Westminster Abbey on Monday 1st October 2018.

Dedication of The Queen's Window by David Hockney

The Queen’s Window, a new stained-glass window by David Hockney celebrating the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, was dedicated at a service this morning.

Annual London Mayors Evensong held

Evensong to celebrate the Feast of the Dedication of Westminster Abbey was held in the presence of the Lord Mayor of Westminster and London Mayors.

King and Queen of the Netherlands visit Abbey

The King and Queen of the Netherlands visited Westminster Abbey on 23rd October as part of Their Majesties’ State Visit to Her Majesty The Queen.

London Mayors attend Evensong together

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 15th October 2017.

Historic Abbey Service for Pope

His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI and His Grace The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Dr Rowan Williams, attended a Service of Evening Prayer at Westminster Abbey on Friday 17th September 2010.

Florence Nightingale and Edith Cavell Remembered

Princess Alexandra attended a Westminster Abbey service to commemorate the life of Florence Nightingale and to mark the centenary of the funeral of Edith Cavell.

Westminster Abbey marks Battle of Britain anniversary

A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication on Battle of Britain Sunday was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 15th September 2019.

Judges mark start of the legal year

Judges and members of the legal profession gathered in Westminster Abbey for a special service to mark the start of the legal year.

Abbey marks the Centenary of the Royal British Legion

Her Majesty The Queen and Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal attended a Service of Thanksgiving to mark the Centenary of the Royal British Legion at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 12th October.

O Dayspring

Discover the Great O Antiphons with Westminster Abbey, and take part in this Advent tradition.

Royal attendance for ANZAC Day commemoration

HRH The Duke of Cambridge, HRH Prince Henry of Wales and Ms. Meghan Markle attended a Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving to mark ANZAC Day at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 25th April 2018.

Westminster Abbey celebrates Our Lady of Walsingham

Westminster Abbey, in collaboration with the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, held a day of celebration in honour of Our Lady of Walsingham.

Abbey Marks Centenary of Police Women

A service of thanksgiving to mark the centenary of police women in the Metropolitan Police Service was held at Westminster Abbey on 17th May 2019.

HRH The Duke of Edinburgh opens the Field of Remembrance

HRH The Duke of Edinburgh opened the Royal British Legion Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 5th November 2009.

ANZAC Day Service

The Prime Minister of New Zealand, the Right Honourable John Key, and Mrs Bronagh Key, attended the annual Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving to mark ANZAC Day at Westminster Abbey on Monday 25th April 2011.