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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.
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Past special services
Read reports of past special services held at Westminster Abbey.
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The Korean War Service
Thursday, 10th July 2003
HM The Queen and HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh attended a service of thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey on the 9th July to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of hostilities in the Korean War.
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60th anniversary of the end of World War II
Sunday, 10th July 2005
A Service of Prayer and Thanksgiving to mark 60 years since the end of the Second World War was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 10th July 2005.
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An Observance for Commonwealth Day 2006
Monday, 13th March 2006
The Bromley Valley Jets' gymnastic team stole the show at this year's Commonwealth Observance Day Service.
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Royal Green Jackets 40th Anniversary
Wednesday, 22nd March 2006
The Royal Green Jackets celebrated the 40th anniversary of the formation of the regiment at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 22nd March.
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Anzac Day
Tuesday, 25th April 2006
On Tuesday 25th April, the annual Anzac Day service at Westminster Abbey was attended by His Excellency The High Commissioner for Australia, His Excellency The High Commissioner for New Zealand, the Right Honourable The Minister of Foreign Affairs for New Zealand, and His Excellency The Ambassador for Turkey.
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Most recent Order of the Bath Service
Wednesday, 17th May 2006
The Service of Installation of Knights Grand Cross of The Most Honourable Order of the Bath was held on Wednesday 17th May at 11.15am. HM The Queen and HRH The Prince of Wales (The Great Master of the Order) attended the service.
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Abbey packed for annual Anzac Day service
Wednesday, 25th April 2007
The Abbey was full for the annual Anzac Day service on the 92nd anniversary of the Gallipoli landings.
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Chilean Navy Wreathlaying
Monday, 21st May 2007
The Chilean Navy paid its annual tribute in the Abbey to Admiral Cochrane, the 10th Earl of Dundonald Admiral Thomas Cochrane (1775-1860) had a truly remarkable career as a naval officer and a politician.
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Abbey pays tribute to ‘The Few’
Monday, 24th September 2007
The Abbey paid its annual tribute to ‘The Few’ of RAF Fighter Command who distinguished themselves during the Second World War’s Battle of Britain in 1940.
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Diamond wedding anniversary
Monday, 19th November 2007
Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary with a service at Westminster Abbey on Monday 19th November 2007.
Diamond Weddng Anniversary HM The Queen HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
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Abbey welcomes The Children’s Society to annual Christingle service
Wednesday, 28th November 2007
The Dean and Chapter of Westminster warmly welcomed The Children’s Society to its annual Christingle service on Wednesday 28th November.
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Mercian Regiment
Monday, 10th December 2007
The procession of candles was the pivotal moment of a service of remembrance and thanksgiving for the Mercian infantrymen who returned at the end of October from a six-month tour of Helmand province in Afghanistan.
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Woman’s Own Children of Courage Awards
Wednesday, 12th December 2007
Ten children were honoured for their courage and bravery on Wednesday 12th December at a carol service for the 34th annual presentation of the Woman’s Own Children of Courage Awards led by the Dean of Westminster.
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An Observance for Commonwealth Day 2008
Monday, 10th March 2008
The Queen attended the annual Commonwealth Observance accompanied by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, together with President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda, who currently chairs the Commonwealth Heads of Government, and Mrs Museveni.
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HRH The Princess Royal attends Special Service of Celebration to mark the work of Livability, the new face of John Grooms and the Shaftesbury Society
Tuesday, 22nd April 2008
HRH The Princess Royal attended the Abbey on Tuesday 22nd April for a Special Service of Celebration to mark the work of Livability, the new face of John Grooms and the Shaftesbury Society.
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Battle of Britain Service
Monday, 8th September 2008
Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will attend Westminster Abbey's Battle of Britain Thanksgiving Service on Sunday 21st September.
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Judges Service
Thursday, 1st October 2009
The annual Judges Service took place at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 1st October 2009.
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London Mayors attend Edwardtide service
Monday, 20th October 2008
The Mayors of 25 London boroughs attended Evensong celebrating the Feast of the Dedication on Sunday 19th October at the close of the Abbey’s Edwardtide celebrations.
