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Called to serve Archbishop Justin Welby crowns King Charles and Queen Camilla

Archbishop Justin Welby, the Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem and other senior clergy took part in the coronation of King Charles III

09 May 2023

King Charles joins Royal Family, diplomats and school children to celebrate the Commonwealth

London’s Westminster Abbey hosted His Majesty King Charles III and senior members of the Royal Family for a Commonwealth Day Service.

14 March 2023

Church of England’s cathedrals continue to attract increasing numbers

As Church of England cathedrals reported a record increase in visitors, they have been hailed as places “for all, and for fresh encounters”.

28 November 2019

Westminster Abbey to host seminars in run up to Lambeth Conference

International Anglican speakers will gather in Westminster Abbey in London over the coming months to help lead a series of seminars.

06 September 2019

Queen Elizabeth attends Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey in London

Queen Elizabeth II and senior members of Britain’s royal family attended a Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey yesterday.

12 March 2019

Westminster Abbey hosts Christians and Jews to remember Kristallnacht on 80th anniversary

Jews and Christians joined together at Westminster Abbey last night for a service of remembrance on the 80th anniversary of Kristallnacht.

09 November 2018

Archbishop of Canterbury urges Commonwealth to put words into action

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby speaks about the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in a sermon on Sunday.

16 April 2018

Queen Elizabeth joins senior royals, clergy, and faith leaders in service for the Commonwealth

Senior members of Britain’s royal family, led by Queen Elizabeth have attended a Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey.

12 March 2018

UK government begins bell-ringer recruitment drive ahead of Armistice Centenary

The British government is supporting a campaign to recruit 1,400 new bell ringers ahead of the centenary of the First World War armistice.

05 January 2018

Westminster peal celebrates Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip’s 70th Wedding anniversary

The bells at Westminster Abbey in London are ringing out in tribute to Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip on their 70th wedding anniversary.

20 November 2017