Westminster Abbey

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Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, is an Anglican church in the City of Westminster, London, England. Since 1066, it has been the location of the coronations of 40 English and British monarchs and a burial site for 18 English, Scottish, and British monarchs. At least 16 royal weddings have taken place at the abbey since 1100.

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Starmer leads departures from VE Day Service Sir Keir Starmer led the departures from the VE Day service on Thursday. The prime minister was accompanied by his wife Victoria as they left Westminster Abbey following the World War II.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:54Published on May 8, 2025

Former Prime Ministers attend VE Day Thanksgiving Service Several former prime ministers arrived at Westminster Abbey for the VE Day Thanksgiving Service on Thursday. Boris Johnson, Rishi Sunak and David Cameron were among the former leaders attending the.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:01Published on May 8, 2025

Party leaders arrive for VE Day Thanksgiving Service Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and other party leaders arrived at Westminster Abbey for the VE Day Thanksgiving Service on Thursday. Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey, Opposition leader Kemi.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:01Published on May 8, 2025

Veterans arrive at Westminster Abbey for VE Day service World War II veterans have arrived at Westminster Abbey for a thanksgiving service to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:14Published on May 8, 2025

Duchess Sophie attends Thanksgiving Service The Duchess of Edinburgh attended a Thanksgiving service at Westminster Abbey marking Anzac Day. The service was one of a string of events attended by Sophie, after she visited the Australian War.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:39Published on April 25, 2025

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My week with Prince William, the quiet disruptor Photographed in a beam of sunlight, Prince William walked through Westminster Abbey with the King behind him. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
King and Queen attend VE Day service at Westminster Abbey The King and Queen have paid their respects to Britain's war dead at a service to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Sky News - Published on May 8, 2025
Just Stop Oil target grave of Charles Darwin Just Stop Oil (JSO) protesters have spray-painted Charles Darwin's grave in Westminster Abbey to highlight rising global temperatures, the climate protest group has said. Sky News - Published on January 13, 2025

Kate arrives for annual Christmas carol service The Princess of Wales has arrived at Westminster Abbey ahead of the start of her annual Christmas carol service. Sky News - Published on December 6, 2024
Kate Middleton Says She's Hosting Christmas Service After Cancer Battle Kate Middleton is gearing up for the holidays after being given a clean bill of health in her battle with cancer. The Princess of Wales announced Tuesday she's hosting the 4th Annual Christmas Carol.. TMZ.com - Published on November 13, 2024
Princess of Wales to host Christmas carol service - as new picture released The Princess of Wales will host a Christmas carol service from Westminster Abbey this year. Sky News - Published on December 7, 2023

'This is boring': King caught complaining to Camilla ahead of coronation The King was caught on camera grumbling to Queen Camilla, telling her "this is boring", as he waited to enter Westminster Abbey for his own coronation. Sky News - Published on May 7, 2023
What it was like to be inside Westminster Abbey for King's coronation In the cavernous amphitheatre of Westminster Abbey, we were hit by what felt like a wall of sound. Sky News - Published on May 6, 2023
How the King's coronation was marked in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland As the King and Queen were crowned at Westminster Abbey, the peak of the flag-waving, pomp and pageantry took place in central London. Sky News - Published on May 6, 2023
Prince Harry arrives at King's coronation Prince Harry has arrived at the King's coronation, entering Westminster Abbey just before 10.40am. Sky News - Published on May 6, 2023

'God save the King!': Charles III is crowned The King has been crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury in his historic coronation at Westminster Abbey. Sky News - Published on May 6, 2023
Jewels, thrones and three crowns: Step-by-step guide to the coronation service The planning and dress rehearsals are over and the King's coronation finally takes place today in Westminster Abbey - here's a step-by-step guide to what will happen. Sky News - Published on May 4, 2023
The notable names missing from the King's coronation guest list Around 2,000 people will attend the King's coronation in Westminster Abbey. Sky News - Published on May 2, 2023	Who's going to the King's coronation at Westminster Abbey? On Saturday more than 2,000 people will fill Westminster Abbey for the King and Queen Consort's coronation. Sky News - Published on May 2, 2023
Farmer and former children's TV presenter awarded major roles in King's coronation A farmer and former children's television presenter will play major historical roles in the King's coronation as Buckingham Palace announces more details about the Westminster Abbey ceremony. Sky News - Published on April 27, 2023	You can stand in the spot where Charles will be crowned - but there's a catch Visitors to Westminster Abbey will soon be given the opportunity to stand on the exact spot where King Charles III will be crowned, but there is a catch. Sky News - Published on March 23, 2023
King calls for unity in first Commonwealth Day speech as protesters gather at Abbey King Charles has given his first Commonwealth Day address as monarch against the backdrop of protests at Westminster Abbey. Sky News - Published on March 13, 2023	SNP leadership contender backs calls to stop Stone of Destiny being used in King's London coronation A candidate in the SNP leadership race has backed Alex Salmond's call to block sending Scotland's historic Stone of Destiny for the coronation of King Charles at Westminster Abbey. Sky News - Published on March 5, 2023