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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'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

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'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
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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	'Spine-tingling' moment as crowds fall silent for Queen's funeral The crowd that gathered outside Westminster Abbey in central London for the Queen's funeral service fell into a reverential silence as the ceremony began. Sky News - Published on September 19, 2022
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In pictures: Royals and foreign dignitaries gather for Queen's funeral The Royal Family has gathered with 2,000 people at Westminster Abbey for the funeral of the Queen. Sky News - Published on September 19, 2022	Queen's final journey begins as coffin carried to funeral The Queen's final journey is under way as the late monarch's coffin is carried by gun carriage to her funeral service at Westminster Abbey. Sky News - Published on September 19, 2022
Middletons arrive at Westminster Abbey for Queen's funeral Michael and Carole Middleton, two of the grandparents of Prince George, have arrived at Westminster Abbey, joining hundreds of others already waiting for the start of the Queen's funeral. Sky News - Published on September 19, 2022	Biden, Macron and Emperor Naruhito among world leaders at Westminster Abbey for Queen's funeral World leaders including US President Joe Biden, President Emmanuel Macron of France and President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil, arrived to join hundreds of others for the Queen's funeral. Sky News - Published on September 19, 2022
Order of service for Queen Elizabeth's state funeral and committal service Queen Elizabeth's "unswerving commitment", "life-long sense of duty" and "love for her family" will be remembered on Monday morning at her state funeral in Westminster Abbey, where the late monarch was.. Sky News - Published on September 18, 2022	Queen's faith to be reflected in the 'funeral of a simple Christian soul' Tomorrow's service at Westminster Abbey will be the "funeral of a simple Christian soul", Sky's royal commentator has said. Sky News - Published on September 17, 2022
Focus turns to Queen's funeral as world leaders arrive, scaffolding is erected and rehearsals get under way Preparations are well under way for the Queen's state funeral with scaffolding being erected, world leaders arriving in London and rehearsals at Westminster Abbey and Windsor Castle. Sky News - Published on September 16, 2022	The sadness and opportunity of 'working' state funerals I Adam Boulton The guest list is closed for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey on Monday. Sky News - Published on September 15, 2022
Which major businesses will be open and which will be closed on the day of the Queen's funeral? The Queen's funeral will be held at Westminster Abbey in central London on Monday, which has been designated a bank holiday. Sky News - Published on September 12, 2022	Queen's funeral to be held on 19 September - as details of lying-in-state released The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II will take place at 11am on Monday 19 September at Westminster Abbey, it has been announced. Sky News - Published on September 10, 2022
Queen will attend Prince Philip's Service of Thanksgiving The Queen will attend the Service of Thanksgiving for the Duke of Edinburgh at Westminster Abbey this morning, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. Sky News - Published on March 28, 2022	Queen stresses commitment to continue to serve - as she misses annual Commonwealth Day service The annual service at Westminster Abbey marking Commonwealth Day has taken place without the Queen - but in a statement she stressed her commitment to continue to serve. Sky News - Published on March 14, 2022
Queen will not attend service for the Commonwealth on Monday The Queen will not attend a Commonwealth service at Westminster Abbey on Monday and will instead be represented by Prince Charles, Buckingham Palace has said. Sky News - Published on March 11, 2022