Westminster Abbey is one of the important and famous church in London has been often the venue for important events of the British royal family because of its status as a church is a special that serves the direct interests of the King / Queen of England, including their family.
In addition to being the church where the wedding of Will and Kate’s royal wedding on April 29, 2011, another important event ever undertaken in Westminster Abbey was a Lady Diana’s funeral procession which took place on 6 September 1997.
In addition, there are many more important events of the British royal who routinely performed in Westminster Abbey, as the crowning of a king / queen of England that has been done since 1066. Many of the king / queen of England were also buried in this church. Many more had 16 royal wedding performed in Westminster Abbey since 1100.
Westminster Abbey was first built in the 10th century and rebuilt in 1517. In contrast to the church of St.Paul, who has a style of English Baroque architecture, Westminster Abbey was built in the style of gothic architecture, just as the Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament), which is right on the western side.