Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen to address Church of England Synod as Supreme Governor

The Queen is to make an address to clergy at the Headquarters of the Church of England later this month, in her capacity as its Supreme Governor. Her Majesty, accompanied by Prince Philip, will meet hundreds of bishops, deans and other religious leaders during a service at Westminster Abbey on November 24 to mark the latest inauguration of the Church’s legislative body, the General…
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Palaces & Buildings

Westminster Abbey building work unearths Medieval burial site

Westminster Abbey has been the site of many weddings, coronations and of course funerals. Over 3,300 people are buried in Westminster from royalty to nobility to scientists, and now we can add to that number. Westminster Abbey has been demolishing a 1950s lavatory block to make room for a new tower, which will be used to bring visitors to the attics of the building. Westminster Abbey Underneath…
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