The Prince and Princess of Wales arriving at Westminster Abbey with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis

Kate Winslet giving a reading in Westminster Abbey

A group of dancers from wearing purple performing in Westminster Abbey

Singer Dan Smith performing in Westminster Abbey, with decorated Christmas trees in the background

We're ending our look back at 2025 with these pictures from a special carol service hosted here by The Princess of Wales. A joyful celebration of Christmas, the service recognised the selfless efforts of those who foster compassion and togetherness in their communities.

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HM The Queen, wearing green dress and hat, viewing harvest produce outside Westminster Abbey

Actor Charles Dance standing to give a reading in Westminster Abbey

Broadcaster Matt Baker giving a reading from a pulpit in Westminster Abbey

In October, we welcomed HM The Queen to a service to celebrate the harvest. The service gave thanks to farmers, and to all those working to tackle food poverty.

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The Year in Pictures A brutal year on the range 2025 opened with helicopters over the desert and dust clouds rising around terrified bands, as more than 8,000 wild horses and burros were targeted in roundups across the…

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2025 opened with helicopters over the desert and dust clouds rising around terrified bands, as more than 8,000 wild horses and burros were targeted.
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A technician replacing a piece of glass on a lead crystal chandelier in Westminster Abbey

A technician carrying out cleaning work on a large chandelier which has been lowered to the floor of Westminster Abbey

Over the summer, technicians carried out the bi-annual cleaning of the 16 Waterford crystal chandeliers which hang in the Abbey.

A gift from the Guinness family in 1965, the chandeliers stand at ten-feet high and three-feet wide and consist of 500 individual pieces of cut glass.

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A large copy of a Welsh-language edition of the Bible, opened at its title page, in a library

A close-up photograph of a page of a Welsh-language edition of the Bible, open on the title page of the Book of Genesis

A large leather-bound book, its spine printed with the words: Welsh Bible 1588

This rare 1588 edition of the Bible from the Abbey collection is the first complete translation of the Bible into the Welsh language.

Earlier this year, we were delighted to lend the Abbey's copy to St Davids Cathedral, where it went on public display for the first time.

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A handwritten card on a wreath of spring flowers reading: For those who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Second World War. We will remember them. William Catherine

The King and the Prince of Wales stand with their heads bowed by the Grave of the Unknown Warrior in Westminster Abbey

Ten-year-old Alexander Churchill lights a candle in Westminster Abbey, as the Dean of Westminster looks on smiling

In May, we marked the 80th anniversary of #VEDay with a special service in the Abbey.

The service began with a two-minute silence as the nation paid tribute to all those, who, both on the fighting fronts and on the home front, gave so much to protect our freedom and shared values.

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The King and Queen greet members of the Choir of Westminster Abbey outside the Abbey following a service

The Princess of Wales receives a posy of flowers from a young girl outside Westminster Abbey, as the Prince of Wales looks on smiling

A member of Masai Cultural Arts performing a traditional dance in Westminster Abbey

Braimah (violin) and Jeneba (piano) Kanneh-Mason perform together in Westminster Abbey

As 2025 draws to a close, we wanted to share pictures from some of the special services and events held here at the Abbey this year.

We begin with these images from March when we welcomed The King and Queen and members of the Royal Family to the annual Commonwealth Day service.

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2025: The year in pictures This year the world witnessed a relentless news cycle full of compelling and jarring images. Look back at the photos that defined 2025.

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Latavia Jones, 17, left, and T’Niyah Jackson, 16, pose for a portrait in elaborate masks and silver fringe outfits, part of their dance costumes with Buffalo Maafia Dance Company for the Juneteenth Festival parade in Buffalo, June 15, 2024. (Libby March/Buffalo News)

Hundreds of protesters march in solidarity with Palestine at the University at Buffalo in Amherst, May 3, 2024. (Libby March/Buffalo News)

Congregants pray during the farewell mass at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in South Buffalo, Nov. 9, 2024. This final mass was among the first of many across the Buffalo Diocese, which announced revised plans in September to reduce the number of Catholic churches in eight counties from 196 to 118. (Libby March/Buffalo News)

Knijuan “KJ” Rollins swings from one arm from a basketball hoop, trying to dislodge a stuck ball during an end-of-season cookout for the Neal Dobbins Basketball League’s green team at Dingens Park in Buffalo on Aug. 25, 2024. The league, a project from anti-violence nonprofit Most Valuable Parents Buffalo, provides a space for community, mentorship, and life skills learning to the players, many of whom are growing up in some of the city’s toughest neighborhoods and at risk of becoming swept into violence. (Libby March/Buffalo News)

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And just like that, the 2024 season comes to an end. 🎆

Five book signings in three states (FL, VA, CA). ✍🏽 Reunion with longtime friends. 🥰 Connecting with enthusiastic new readers. 🤩 Always, always loving books. 📚

Thank you, 2024. 🫶🏽

Let’s see what you got, 2025. 👐🏽

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September and October were travel months - I visited France, Switzerland and Italy. 4 pictures doesn't do that trip any justice, there was so much beautiful scenery and lovely food!

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A pokemon competition, so many letters, and fun little guys! What a year it's been.

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July and August were fairly quiet months spent at home. I did have a lunch out with friends though. Also got a snazzy new handbag for my collection!

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2024 was a further indoctrination exercise.

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May saw me visit my parents and then a first trip outside of Europe, to the USA! Transitioning through Chicago, we stayed in St Louis to celebrate my friend's wedding. In June, we had a couple of weeks in Blackpool, NW England and I had my first visit to Wales!

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March saw me at home for a stint doing nothing interesting. In late April, we embarked on our first ever cruise! The Sky Princess took us from Southampton, England up to the Norwegian fjords. An amazing experience!

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Jan and Feb were mostly spent in Benidorm, Spain. Delicious food every day and a break from the British winter!

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2023 in pictures: Striking photos from around the world A selection of the most powerful pictures taken by news-agency photographers around the world this year.

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