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  • Special services

    We hold a variety of special services, including annual celebrations, memorials and commemorations. Many are held on behalf of the church, Royal Family, or organisations.

    Special Service

  • Past special services

    Read reports of past special services held at Westminster Abbey.

  • London Mayors attend Evensong

    Monday, 17th October 2016

    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 16th October 2016.

    London Mayors Evensong

  • Princess Royal and Chilean Navy honour Lord Cochrane

    Thursday, 19th May 2016

    Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal joined representatives of the Chilean Navy at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 19th May for the annual wreath-laying ceremony to honour Admiral Lord Cochrane, 10th Earl of Dundonald, on Chilean Naval Day.

    Royal Visit HRH The Princess Royal Chilean Navy Day

  • The Dalai Lama visits Westminster Abbey

    Wednesday, 20th June 2012

    The Dalai Lama visited Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 20th June 2012 for A Moment of Prayer and Reflection in the Nave.

    Dalai Lama

  • Florence Nightingale Remembered in Annual Celebration

    Wednesday, 17th May 2017

    HRH Princess Alexandra, the Honourable Lady Ogilvy, attended a Service to Commemorate the Life of Florence Nightingale at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 17th May 2017.

    HRH Princess Alexandra

  • Abbey Welcomes Her Majesty The Queen to Bath Service

    Friday, 9th May 2014

    Her Majesty The Queen, Sovereign of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, accompanied by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, Great Master of the Order, attended the Service and Ceremony of the Installation of Knights Grand Cross of the Order in Henry VII’s Lady Chapel, Chapel of the Order, at Westminster Abbey on Friday 9th May 2014.

    HM The Queen HRH The Prince of Wales Order of the Bath

  • Annual Civic Service held

    Monday, 6th July 2015

    Westminster Abbey's annual Civic Service was held on Sunday 5th July at 11.00 am.

    Civic Service

  • Annual Judges Service Marks Start of Legal Year

    Thursday, 1st October 2015

    The annual Judges Service took place at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 1st October 2015.

    Judges Service

  • 750th Anniversary of Simon de Montfort Parliament

    Friday, 23rd January 2015

    The 750th anniversary of the Simon de Montfort Parliament was remembered at Evensong in Westminster Abbey at 5.00 pm on Thursday 22nd January 2015.

    Simon de Montfort Parliament Chapter House

  • Westminster Abbey Marks Auschwitz Anniversary

    Monday, 2nd February 2015

    A Service of Solemn Commemoration of the 70th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 1st February 2015.

    Auschwitz Anniversary

  • Queen Attends Commonwealth Day Observance

    Monday, 9th March 2015

    Her Majesty The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh attended an Observance for Commonwealth Day at Westminster Abbey on Monday 9th March 2015.

    HRH The Duke of Edinburgh HRH The Duke of Cambridge HRH The Duchess of Cambridge Commonwealth Service

  • Westminster Abbey Celebrates the Life of The Lord Attenborough

    Tuesday, 17th March 2015

    A Service of Thanksgiving for the Life and Work of The Lord Attenborough CBE was held at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Tuesday 17th March 2015.

    Richard Attenborough

  • Her Majesty The Queen Attends ANZAC Centenary Service

    Saturday, 25th April 2015

    Her Majesty The Queen accompanied by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh attended a Service in Westminster Abbey on Saturday 25th April in Commemoration and Thanksgiving to Mark the Centenary of the ANZAC Landings. The National Anthem was sung.

    ANZAC Day

  • Abbey holds 50th Florence Nightingale service

    Thursday, 7th May 2015

    A Service to Commemorate the Life of Florence Nightingale was held at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 6th May 2015.

    Florence Nightingale

  • Queen and Duke of Edinburgh Attend VE Day Service

    Sunday, 10th May 2015

    Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh attended a Service of Thanksgiving Marking the 70th Anniversary of Victory in Europe at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 10th May 2015.

    HRH The Duchess of Cornwall HRH The Duke of York HRH The Earl of Wessex HRH The Duke of Kent VE Day

  • Service of Thanksgiving for Sir Sydney Chapman

    Wednesday, 10th June 2015

    A Service of Thanksgiving for the Life and Work of Sir Sydney Chapman was held at St Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey, on Wednesday 10th June 2015.

    Sir Sydney Chapman

  • Westminster Abbey Marks Srebrenica Anniversary

    Monday, 6th July 2015

    A Solemn Commemoration for Srebrenica Memorial Day was held at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Monday 6th July.

    Srebrenica Memorial Day

  • Prince of Wales attends Battle of Britain Service

    Sunday, 20th September 2015

    His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales attended A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to mark the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 20th September 2015.

    Battle of Britain Sunday

  • Westminster Abbey marks Blind Veterans UK Centenary

    Tuesday, 6th October 2015

    The Lord Mayor of Westminster, Councillor The Lady Flight, attended a Service of Thanksgiving to mark the Centenary of Blind Veterans UK at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Tuesday 6th October 2015. The National Anthem was sung.

    Blind Veterans UK

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