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Camilla unveils foundation stone for new Westminster Abbey building

The Sacristy will house a state-of-the-art welcome, security and ticketing facilities.

Evening Standard · May 14, 2025

King and William to make joint appearance as prince takes on Great Master role

The father and son will attend Westminster Abbey in central London in crimson robes during the special Order of the Bath ceremony on Friday.

The Independent UK · May 14, 2025

King calls for global commitment to peace at VE Day 80th anniversary concert

Charles delivered his address at Horse Guards Parade at 9pm – the exact time King George VI spoke to the nation on May 8 1945.

Evening Standard · May 8, 2025

D-Day veteran, 100, shares wartime memories at VE Day service

Peter Kent reflects on the horrors of Normandy as leaders and young people share tributes outside Westminster Abbey.

Evening Standard · May 8, 2025

In Pictures: Nation gives thanks to veterans on the 80th anniversary of VE Day

On May 8 1945, the nation celebrated Victory in Europe, with church bells ringing out to mark the end of the Second World War.

Evening Standard · May 8, 2025

Archbishop warns ‘good’ that came after VE Day is now ‘under threat again’

Stephen Cottrell led a service of thanksgiving in Westminster Abbey on the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Evening Standard · May 8, 2025

King leads the nation at service to mark VE Day

Charles left a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior at Westminster Abbey.

Evening Standard · May 8, 2025

VE Day - live: Royals attend service for 80th anniversary where bishop warns ‘good is under threat again’

VE day marks 80 years since Germany officially surrendered to the Allied powers, marking the end of the Second World War in Europe

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

Westminster Abbey service to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day

Ten-year-old Alexander Churchill, the great-great-grandson of wartime prime minister Sir Winston Churchill, will light a candle of peace.

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

VE Day 80th anniversary: William and Kate among royals at Westminster Abbey service as national two minute silence held

Ten-year-old Alexander Churchill, the great-great-grandson of wartime prime minister Sir Winston Churchill, will light a candle of peace

Evening Standard · May 8, 2025