Rising above the Thames in London, Westminster Abbey has been the site of coronations since 1066 and the final resting place for royalty, authors, poets, statesmen and scientists. It was founded by ...

For nearly a thousand years, Westminster Abbey in London has played an important role in the British monarchy. The historic structure was founded by Benedictine monks in 960 AD and existed as a ...

Despite their emphasis upon tradition, royal ceremonies have always been somewhat fluid and reflective of the politics of their day The royal funeral for Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey on ...

Paul Hammer has received funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities. The royal funeral for Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey on Sept. 19, 2022, was a public ceremony on a truly ...