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 was consecrated on 13th October 1269.

Lace was a crucial design component of Middleton’s wedding gown. The dress featured lace that was handmade at London’s Royal ...

Prince William married his longtime girlfriend Catherine ‘Kate’ Middleton on April 29, 2011, in Westminster Abbey. The ...

Westminster Abbey is a working church and sometimes subject to closure ... Be sure to check service times before your visit and use the Great West Door entrance of the Abbey. We do not charge for ...

A silk bag housed in Westminster Abbey was made from the same material ... The cloth is said to have been made in the 1100s, the century before it was used, and may have been woven in Islamic ...

Elizabeth II sits on the throne during her coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey, on June 2, 1953. Three years before the coronation, the Stone of Scone was stolen and taken to Arbroath Abbey ...

Lady Louise Windsor was honoured at Westminster Abbey as the Duchess of Edinburgh made a stylish arrival. Sophie, 60, has ...

Westminster Abbey is generally busy – and the staff ... you should check the abbey's calendar for any scheduled closings before you plan your tour. Admission for adults costs 30 pounds (about ...

They also signed the official book of condolences. The Bidens attended the funeral service at Westminster Abbey early Monday, before heading to Stansted Airport to board Air Force One shortly ...

and greeted the clergy and some of the evening's performers before the service began. This year's event features performances by Westminster Abbey's choir, Adam Lambert, Beverley Knight ...

The new Princess of Wales "has learned by observing" the late monarch, the Queen's biographer Sally Bedell Smith previously told PEOPLE Janine Henni is a Royals Staff Writer for PEOPLE Digital ...