Under the decree of the King of England, 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 ...

However, in 1296 it was seized by King Edward I of England as war loot and taken to London. It was built into a coronation chair at Westminster Abbey and was used in the coronation ceremonies of kings ...

The episcopal aspect still defines cathedrals today, which is why the reader won’t encounter much in Mr. Orme’s book about England’s most famous church, Westminster Abbey, for Westminster ...

The coronation of Charles III and Camilla was held on Saturday at Westminster Abbey in London, England. The event saw Charles, 74, make history as the oldest monarch to officially take the British ...

The Aga Khan Prince Karim Al Hussaini, the spiritual leader of the world’s Ismaili Muslims, has died. He was 88 years old.

The pair entered Westminster Abbey at about 10am and use spray chalk to write ‘1.5 Is Dead’ on Charles Darwin’s grave, in reference to Friday's announcement that the world has exceeded the ...

A David Hockney-designed stained glass window celebrating the Queen's reign has been revealed at Westminster Abbey. The Queen's Window in the north transept replaces one of the building's few ...

Amber warnings for heavy snow and ice remain in place for parts of England, Scotland and Wales, with travel delays and power cuts likely. Many people in the north of England and Wales woke up to ...

Our archive, or muniment collection, is one of the oldest and richest in England. The documents we hold there include the records of Westminster Abbey from the tenth century to the present day. At the ...

From England's iconic landmarks to the rugged landscapes of Scotland and Ireland, the U.K. offers a wealth of experiences in ...

Westminster Abbey is generally busy – and the staff keeps you moving at a pretty swift pace – so do a little research ahead of time to avoid missing your personal must-sees. For instance ...

With a history which stretches all the way back to the 10th century, Westminster Abbey has stood through the lives of important people and world-changing events. But who is buried in in the floor ...