There are thirteen kings, four queens regnant, eleven queens consort (those married to a king) and two other queens buried in the Abbey making a total of thirty. When St Edward’s chapel was full, ...
With a history which stretches all the way back to the 10th century, Westminster Abbey has stood through the lives of important people and world-changing events. But who is buried in in the floor ...
A silk bag housed in Westminster Abbey was made from the same material as the burial shroud of Charlemagne, the first Holy Roman Emperor, researchers have found. The abbey has discovered that a ...
Under the decree of the King of England, Westminster Abbey was designed to be not only a great monastery and place of worship, but also a place for the coronation and burial of monarchs. This church ...
Queen Elizabeth II was interred at St. George's Chapel, which is where several other royal family members were laid to rest Following Queen Elizabeth II's death on Sept. 8, 2022, the late monarch ...
her burial arrangements have been revealed. After her coffin has traveled from Balmoral Castle in Scotland to London, Queen Elizabeth's funeral will be held at Westminster Abbey on Sept.
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 ...
It can get a little dark, but it’s a fun mental exercise: what do you want done with your body after you pass?
The Abbey, founded by Queen Margaret in the 11th century, has been described as Scotland’s equivalent to Westminster Abbey in London and the Basilica of Saint-Denis, Paris. Abbey Church of ...
Registered Charity No: 1116371 (England & Wales). It is difficult to overstate the importance of Westminster Abbey in the nation’s spiritual, historical and cultural make-up. This Gothic ...