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Here are six fascinating facts about Westminster Abbey that you probably didn't know. 1. Monarchs crowned at Westminster Abbey. Westminster Abbey has been the go-to location for the coronations of English monarchs since at least 1066, although it's highly likely that the site has been used for coronations for much, much longer.. Westminster Abbey is the final resting place for 30 British monarchs. The first king to be buried at the Abbey was Edward the Confessor in 1066 and up until George II's burial in 1760, most Kings.


Westminster Abbey Interior Tombs

Westminster Abbey Interior Tombs


Grave Marker This tomb was made by Torrigiano and shows Henry VII and his wife Elizabeth of

Grave Marker This tomb was made by Torrigiano and shows Henry VII and his wife Elizabeth of


Queen Elizabeth I burial tomb at Westminster Abbey London 1603 YouTube

Queen Elizabeth I burial tomb at Westminster Abbey London 1603 YouTube


Westminster Abbey Where Are the Royals Buried? POPSUGAR Celebrity Photo 2

Westminster Abbey Where Are the Royals Buried? POPSUGAR Celebrity Photo 2


Westminster Abbey Burials Famous People Buried Among Kings At Westminster Abbey Guide London

Westminster Abbey Burials Famous People Buried Among Kings At Westminster Abbey Guide London


Who's Buried in Westminster Abbey? Mental Floss

Who's Buried in Westminster Abbey? Mental Floss


Westminster Abbey Medieval burial ground with remains of at least 50 individuals discovered

Westminster Abbey Medieval burial ground with remains of at least 50 individuals discovered


How Many Royals Are Buried At Westminster Abbey?

How Many Royals Are Buried At Westminster Abbey?


10 Famous Figures Buried in Westminster Abbey History Hit

10 Famous Figures Buried in Westminster Abbey History Hit


Westminster Abbey Burials Famous People Buried Among Kings At Westminster Abbey Guide London

Westminster Abbey Burials Famous People Buried Among Kings At Westminster Abbey Guide London


10 famous people buried in Westminster Abbey (2023)

10 famous people buried in Westminster Abbey (2023)


Westminster Abbey, an awesome building for royal funerals, royal tombs, marriages and

Westminster Abbey, an awesome building for royal funerals, royal tombs, marriages and


Tomb of Elizabeth I, Westminster Abbey, London Stock Photo 60222082 Alamy

Tomb of Elizabeth I, Westminster Abbey, London Stock Photo 60222082 Alamy


Westminster Abbey Burials Famous People Buried Among Kings At Westminster Abbey Guide London

Westminster Abbey Burials Famous People Buried Among Kings At Westminster Abbey Guide London


Westminster Abbey Historical Facts and Pictures The History Hub

Westminster Abbey Historical Facts and Pictures The History Hub


Queen Elizabeth I Grab, Westminster Abbey, London, England Stockfotografie Alamy

Queen Elizabeth I Grab, Westminster Abbey, London, England Stockfotografie Alamy


Westminster Abbey Facts, History, Burials, Tradition, Work of Architectural genius

Westminster Abbey Facts, History, Burials, Tradition, Work of Architectural genius


Inside the Royal Burial Vaults in Westminster Abbey YouTube

Inside the Royal Burial Vaults in Westminster Abbey YouTube


Who is buried at Westminster Abbey? AK Lander

Who is buried at Westminster Abbey? AK Lander


Stephen Hawking's ashes buried in Westminster Abbey

Stephen Hawking's ashes buried in Westminster Abbey

The famous Scottish explorer and missionary David Livingstone was buried in the nave of Westminster Abbey after his death in Africa in 1873. Livingstone, a devout Scottish Presbyterian, was famous for his exploration of the continent of Africa where his heart was buried. An adventurer called Henry Morton Stanley found Livingstone in Africa and.. Royal tombs. Westminster Abbey is the final resting place of 30 kings and queens starting with King Edward the Confessor whose magnificent shrine stands just behind the High Altar. Henry III, who built the church you see today, is buried near him. The tombs of Edward I, Eleanor of Castile, Edward III, Philippa of Hainault, Richard II and Anne.