Westminster Abbey was briefly referenced in Roger Miller’s No. 1 hit, “ England Swings ” in 1964. The song, written and sung by Miller, mentions famous landmarks like the abbey and Big Ben.

Since then, Westminster Abbey has been the site of nearly every coronation of a British monarch, including the Queen's in 1953, as well as 16 royal weddings, according to the official website.

Westminster Abbey has seen so many changes that almost none of the original structure remains. In 1245, King Henry III began massive renovations, tearing down most of the church founded by St ...

Westminster Abbey has also been a frequent venue for royal funerals and burials. Since the early 19th century, almost all British sovereigns have been buried at Windsor Castle, including Elizabeth II.

His remains are entombed in front of the Abbey’s High Altar. A view of the Westminster Abbey, The High Altar on June 1, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Peter Dazeley/Getty Images) ...

Following Queen Elizabeth's death in September, Westminster Abbey once again changed whose birthdays would be marked with the bells. In January for her 41st birthday, Princess Kate received the honor.

Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster, is a large, mainly Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London, located just to the west of the ...

Westminster Abbey celebrated Prince George's birthday by sharing a "dramatic overhead photograph" of him acting as a Page of Honor at King Charles' coronation ...

Westminster Abbey is the home of many royal events like coronations, weddings and funerals. Queen Elizabeth II's funeral took place at the famous church in September 2022.

Over a decade after their wedding, William and Catherine, the Prince and Princess of Wales, returned to Westminster Abbey on Sept. 19 to honor the life of Queen Elizabeth II.