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1. Matilda (wife of William I)
Ahead of the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort on 6 May, we’ll be sharing stories from each of the 38 Coronation services held here since 1066.
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Dean and Chapter Commission Anthem for Royal Wedding Couple
Thursday, 28th April 2011
A specially commissioned anthem will be premiered at the marriage of His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales with Miss Catherine Middleton, it has been announced today.
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Abbey remembers victims of slavery
Tuesday, 11th October 2016
Her Royal Highness Princess Eugenie of York attended a wreath laying to commemorate the work of William Wilberforce and mark the United Kingdom's commitment to combat modern slavery at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 12th October 2016.
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Abbey Hosts Royal Wedding
Friday, 29th April 2011
His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales KG and Miss Catherine Middleton were married at Westminster Abbey on Friday 29th April 2011.
HRH The Duchess of Cambridge HRH The Duke of Cambridge HM The Queen HRH The Duke of Edinburgh HRH The Duchess of Cornwall HRH The Prince of Wales HRH Prince Henry of Wales
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Music for the Royal Wedding
Friday, 29th April 2011
James O’Donnell, Westminster Abbey’s Organist and Master of the Choristers, offers a special preview of the music that will accompany today’s marriage service of His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales with Miss Catherine Middleton.
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Bishop of Lincoln Consecrated at Westminster Abbey
Wednesday, 21st September 2011
The Right Reverend Christopher Lowson was ordained and consecrated as Bishop of Lincoln at a Eucharist at Westminster Abbey on 21st September 2011. The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend and Right Honourable Dr Rowan Williams, presided at the service.
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New Collaboration to Reveal Secrets of Effigies
Wednesday, 3rd May 2017
The wax-work heads of naval hero Horatio Nelson and Prime Minister William Pitt the Elder, which are over two hundred years old, have been scanned using the world’s most advanced radiology technology in a new collaboration between Westminster Abbey, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and King’s College London.
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John Troutbeck
Priest/Minister
The Reverend Dr John Troutbeck, Minor Canon of Westminster 1869-1899, was buried in the East Cloister. He was a son of George Troutbeck of Penrith.
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Royal guests for Battle of Britiain service
Sunday, 19th September 2010
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, Air Chief Marshal, attended a Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication for Battle of Britain Sunday at Westminster Abbey on 19th September 2010. He was accompanied by Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall and His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales.
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Sir Mark Rylance returns to Westminster Abbey
Thursday, 4th January 2018
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.
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Lord Burghley’s legacy celebrated
Wednesday, 22nd June 2022
HRH Princess Alexandra attended a Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate the lasting legacy of William Cecil, Lord Burghley, in Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 22nd June 2022.
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Abbey to close in late April for Coronation preparations
Monday, 6th March 2023
Westminster Abbey will be closed to visitors and worshippers from Tuesday 25th April and will re-open on Monday 8th May.
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Sir James Leith
Soldier
Sir James Leith, army officer, is buried in the centre part of the nave. He died of yellow fever in Barbados on 16th October 1816.
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Sir Henry Belasyse
Soldier
In the chapel of St Paul in Westminster Abbey is a monument to Sir Henry Belasyse, army officer. The monument is by sculptor Peter Scheemakers.
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George Wade
Soldier
Field Marshal George Wade, famous for roads he built in Scotland, was buried in the centre aisle of the nave. His monument is by Roubiliac.
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Thomas Aston Coffin
Thomas Aston Coffin, born in the USA, was Commissary General to His Majesty's troops serving in Britain, and was buried in St Margaret's with a memorial tablet.
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Benjamin de Rohan
Soldier
Benjamin de Rohan (called in England the Duke of Soubise or Sabees), French Huguenot leader, was buried in Westminster Abbey in 1642. Location unknown.
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Clayton Cracherode
The Reverend Clayton Mordaunt Cracherode F.R.S, F.S.A., bibliophile, is buried in the east cloister of Westminster Abbey not far from the Library entrance.
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Sir Thomas Button
Explorer and Sailor
Admiral Sir Thomas Button and his wife are buried in St Margaret's church Westminster but they have no markers or memorial.
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Gervase and Martha Price
Musician
Gervase Price, musician, and his wife Martha are buried in the north aisle of the nave, not far from the grave of Ben Jonson.
