Westminster Abbey Tours

King Henry VIII’s Coronation

Henry VIII and his first wife Katherine of Aragon were coronated on Sunday June 24th, 1509. On the day prior to the coronation, Henry and Katherine processed from the Tower of Londonto Whitehall. On the morning of the coronation, they arrived at the Palace of Westminster and walked from there to the Abbey. Queen Katherine sat on a lower chair than King Henry.

Henry would later retracted his coronation oath when seeking a divorce from Katherine to marry Anne Boleyn. Anne was the only other one of his queens to be coronated; her’s took place on June 1st, 1533.

Photo source: Coronation Chair at Westminster Abbey

King Henry VII and Queen Elizabeth of York

Henry VII and his wife Elizabeth are entombed in the Chapel of King Henry VII on the East side of Westminster Abbey.

Photo credit: Tomb of King Henry VII & Elizabeth of York

Queen Elizabeth I and Queen Mary I:

These half-sisters are buried in the same tomb, which appears in the image of Elizabeth. The inscription on the tomb is in Latin, and translates to: “Partners both in throne and grave, here rest we two sisters, Elizabeth and Mary, in the hope of one resurrection.” You can find their tomb nestled just to the left of the Chapel of King Henry VII on the East side of Westminster Abbey.

Photo source: Queen Elizabeth I’s Tomb

King Edward VI:

Just a young teenager when he died, Edward was buried in his grandfather King Henry VII’s chapel on the East side of the Abbey.

Photo source: King Edward VI’s Tomb

Anne of Cleves:

Anne’s tomb is hidden in away in a corner of Westminster Abbey and is barely marked.

Photo source: The Tudors Wiki