ALT Two women smiling and taking a selfie in front of the grand facade of Westminster Abbey under a blue sky with scattered clouds. The Abbey features intricate carvings, large arched windows, and twin towers.

ALT A group of people relaxes on grassy lawn chairs, engaged in conversation. The scene is lively, with women in summer outfits, sunglasses, and hats enjoying drinks on small tables. In the blurred foreground, part of a brass band plays. In the background, more attendees sit casually, adding to the lively outdoor ambiance.

ALT A marble relief sculpture depicting a fleet of intricate sailing ships in rough seas

ALT An order of service for a Civic Matins service standing on a reading desk in the quire stalls of Westminster Abbey

ALT Civic officials, some wearing blue robes and others red robes, processing into Westminster Abbey

ALT The Lord Mayor of Westminster giving a reading from a lectern in Westminster Abbey

ALT A painting of St Peter, depicted holding the keys to heaven, from a medieval altar frontal

ALT An intricate wooden carving depicting two dragons with open mouths facing each other in a dynamic and fierce pose. Their bodies are detailed with scales and wings, set against a dark wooden background. The carving showcases a high level of craftsmanship and texture.

ALT An intricately carved wooden grotesque depicts a dragon-like creature with a fierce expression. The sculpture features detailed scales, sharp claws, and a prominent, open mouth showcasing teeth. The creature has wings folded back and the wood exhibits a rich, dark patina.

ALT A statue of St Peter, holding the keys to heaven, standing beside the High Altar in Westminster Abbey

ALT The red flag of St Peter flying high above Westminster Abbey

ALT Choristers, wearing red cassocks and white surplices, singing in Westminster Abbey

ALT A regal coronation scene in a richly decorated hall. A seated queen is being crowned by a man in ceremonial robes, surrounded by noble figures in elaborate gowns and robes. An empty throne is visible in the background, and the floor features an ornate patterned carpet. The atmosphere is formal and grand, indicative of a royal ceremony.

ALT The sun rising into a clear blue sky behind the west towers of Westminster Abbey

ALT Civic officials, wearing red robes and black hats, process into Westminster Abbey

ALT A framed icon of the Madonna and Child, displayed on a pillar in the nave of Westminster Abbey

ALT The Grave of the Unknown Warrior in Westminster Abbey. The black marble gravestone is surrounded by a border of red poppies and is inscribed with the words: Beneath this stone rests the body of a British Warrior unknown by name or rank, brought from France to lie among the most illustrious of the land and buried here on Armistice Day, 11 Nov 1920, in the presence of His Majesty King George V, his Ministers of State, the Chiefs of his forces and a vast concourse of the nation Thus are commemorated the many multitudes who during the Great War of 1914-1918 gave the most that man can give Life itself For God, for King and country, for loved ones home and Empire, for the sacred cause of justice and the freedom of the world They buried him among the kings because he had done good toward God and toward His house

ALT A medieval wall painting of a monk praying, set against a green background

ALT The figures of three gold angles, each playing a musical instrument, decorating the case of the grand organ in Westminster Abbey

ALT A woman wearing glasses and a red shirt carefully cleans a tomb effigy in Westminster Abbey. There are stone pillars and blurred sculptures in the background.

ALT A close up photograph of pieces of mosaic in shades of red, green and blue arranged in a geometric pattern

ALT A close-up photograph of a bird and foliage painted in gold leaf on the oak Coronation Chair