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Factbox: Westminster Abbey - traditional church for royals in life and death

Westminster Abbey in central London has been the site of coronations, weddings and burials of English and then British royalty for nearly 1,000 years.

Reuters · Sep 18, 2022

2,000 guests are due to attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral at Westminster Abbey

World leaders and members of the public, including national health workers, are invited to pay tribute to the United Kingdom's longest-reigning monarch.

WEKU · Sep 18, 2022

The schedule for Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral

Two thousand guests, including several hundred presidents, heads of state and monarchs, will attend Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral at Westminster Abbey in London on Monday. She will then be buried at Windsor Castle in the evening.

France 24 · Sep 18, 2022

Westminster Abbey: Inside the Queen’s funeral venue, where she was also married and crowned

The monarch had close connections to the church – a focal point during times of national celebration and sadness

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2022

Queen’s funeral service content details are being kept confidential for now

The event will be in Westminster Abbey on a special bank holiday on Sept 19, attended by leaders and dignitaries from around the world

Wales Online · Sep 11, 2022

Foreign leaders 'will take bus to Queen's funeral from secret location'

US President Joe Biden and other foreign leaders will be transported to Westminster Abbey for the Queen's funeral en masse and are advised to arrive on commercial flights

Daily Mirror · Sep 11, 2022

Queen’s funeral venue is where she was married and crowned

The monarch had close connections to the church – a focal point during times of national celebration and sadness.

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2022

How the Queen's funeral is breaking years of royal tradition

Her Majesty's funeral will be held at Westminster Abbey which is the first time for a British monarch since George II in 1760 as she decided against the traditional setting

Daily Mirror · Sep 9, 2022

Where to pay your respects to the Queen, from Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace to Bellamy’s

All across London, there are places where memories of the Queen will long linger

Evening Standard · Sep 9, 2022

Why fans of the film Alien will recognise one of the gargoyles at Paisley Abbey

It's been given a distinctly modern twist.

Daily Record · Aug 26, 2022