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Westminster Abbey: Church in London, England
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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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.
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'This is boring': King caught complaining to Camilla ahead of coronation

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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.
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What it was like to be inside Westminster Abbey for King's coronation

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. 
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How the King's coronation was marked in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

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.
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Prince Harry arrives at King's coronation

prince harry arrives at king's coronation
Prince Harry has arrived at the King's coronation, entering Westminster Abbey just before 10.40am.
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'God save the King!': Charles III is crowned

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The King has been crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury in his historic coronation at Westminster Abbey.
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Jewels, thrones and three crowns: Step-by-step guide to the coronation service

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.
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The notable names missing from the King's coronation guest list

the notable names missing from the king's coronation guest list
Around 2,000 people will attend the King's coronation in Westminster Abbey.
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Who's going to the King's coronation at Westminster Abbey?

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.
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Farmer and former children's TV presenter awarded major roles in King's coronation

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.
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You can stand in the spot where Charles will be crowned - but there's a catch

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.
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King calls for unity in first Commonwealth Day speech as protesters gather at Abbey

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.
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SNP leadership contender backs calls to stop Stone of Destiny being used in King's London coronation

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.
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'Spine-tingling' moment as crowds fall silent for Queen's funeral

'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.
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The Queen's funeral in pictures

Photos of the Queen's state funeral, the service at Westminster Abbey to her final journey to Windsor.
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President Droupadi Murmu meets Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina ahead of Queen's funeral in UK

President Murmu, who is in London on a three-day visit to attend the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II scheduled at Westminster Abbey on Monday, visited Westminster Hall on Sunday and offered..
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In pictures: Royals and foreign dignitaries gather for Queen's funeral

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.
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Queen's final journey begins as coffin carried to funeral

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.
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Middletons arrive at Westminster Abbey for Queen's funeral

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.
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Biden, Macron and Emperor Naruhito among world leaders at Westminster Abbey for Queen's funeral

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.
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Order of service for Queen Elizabeth's state funeral and committal service

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..
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Queen's faith to be reflected in the 'funeral of a simple Christian soul'

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.
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Focus turns to Queen's funeral as world leaders arrive, scaffolding is erected and rehearsals get under way

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.
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The sadness and opportunity of 'working' state funerals I Adam Boulton

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.
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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.
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Queen's funeral to be held on 19 September - as details of lying-in-state released

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.
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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.
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Queen stresses commitment to continue to serve - as she misses annual Commonwealth Day service

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.
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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.
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'She absolutely nailed it': Kate plays piano publicly for first time at Westminster carol concert

'she absolutely nailed it': kate plays piano publicly for first time at westminster carol concert
The Duchess of Cambridge “absolutely nailed” playing the piano accompaniment in a performance at Westminster Abbey, popstar Tom Walker has said.
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Service of thanksgiving for the life of Prince Philip to take place in spring next year

service of thanksgiving for the life of prince philip to take place in spring next year
A service of thanksgiving for the life of Prince Philip will take place at Westminster Abbey in spring next year, Buckingham Palace has said.
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