The altar is dedicated to St Peter. It was originally consecrated on 13th October 1269. The present wooden altar table, normally covered by an embroidered frontal, and reredos above it were designed ...

This was formerly displayed above the tomb of Anne of Cleves near the High Altar of the Abbey. It is a 15th century altarpiece on wood by Florentine artist Bicci di Lorenzo (1375-1452) and was ...

The Queen has become patron of a new building project at Westminster Abbey, which will be named after the King and allow visitors to enter the gothic coronation church just like royalty for the ...

A video of London’s Westminster Abbey flying Pakistan’s flag in 2024 during its annual observance of a tradition dating back over 50 years has been shared online again with the false claim that it ...

Westminster Abbey has been home to royal coronations since 1066 For nearly a thousand years, Westminster Abbey in London has played an important role in the British monarchy. The historic ...

A sacred Ethiopian tablet looted at the height of empire could be returned to Africa after being held for years in Westminster Abbey. The Abbey has previously taken a hard line on the future of ...

This medieval church, graced by many royal weddings and coronations, offers a magnificent peek at London's far-reaching history. Westminster Abbey is generally busy – and the staff keeps you ...

THE 80th anniversary of VE Day is to be marked over four days in May, including a service of “celebration and remembrance” at Westminster Abbey, the Government announced on Tuesday. VE Day was the ...

The Princess of Wales will on Monday attend her first Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey in two years. Kate, 43, will join the King and Queen, her husband Prince William, and other ...

An unprecedented look behind the scenes of one of Britain's most iconic landmarks, following the lives of the people who work, worship and live in this unique community over the course of a year ...