Part of this plan involved trying to bring Westminster Abbey even greater fame, especially since he regarded Edward the Confessor as his patron saint. Henry presented its monks with a crystalline vial ...

Here is our selection of Abbey highlights. On VE - or Victory in Europe - Day in May 1945, Westminster Abbey hosted thanksgiving services every hour, welcoming an estimated 25,000 people. Join us this ...

A plan known as Operation Spring Tide ... Here is what to expect each day leading to the queen's funeral on Sept. 19, at Westminster Abbey. Monday, Sept. 12: The queen's coffin was moved from ...

The row-by-row seating plan of the royal family inside Westminster Abbey for the Queen’s funeral revealed the current set-up of the family. King Charles was supported by his wife, immediate ...

Westminster Abbey now assumed an important role in making a political ... nominated the Abbey as his burial place. In physical terms, the plan of the new building was constrained by the need to ...

Westminster Abbey is generally busy – and the staff ... check the abbey's calendar for any scheduled closings before you plan your tour. Admission for adults costs 30 pounds (about $39.50 ...

Despite the coronation not going to plan, William is credited with establishing the tradition of England’s and later the United Kingdom’s kings and queens being crowned at Westminster Abbey.

Our longest-serving monarch will have the first state funeral for more than half a century at Westminster Abbey on Monday, September 19. As well as being the first since Winston Churchill's in ...

If you want to take photos for public or professional use, please email the Press Office. As Westminster Abbey is a church and place of daily worship, we ask you to show respect and sensitivity in the ...

Part of this plan involved trying to bring Westminster Abbey even greater fame, especially since he regarded Edward the Confessor as his patron saint. Henry presented its monks with a crystalline ...