Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 16 hours ago
For almost a thousand years, kings and queens have been buried beneath the floors and inside the chapels of Westminster Abbey. It is one of the most famous burial places in the world, holding the remains of medieval monarchs, Tudor rulers, Stuart kings, and many other members of the royal family. Millions of visitors walk through the Abbey every year, yet few stop to think about what lies inside the tombs beneath their feet.
For almost a thousand years, kings and queens have been buried beneath the floors and inside the chapels of Westminster Abbey. It is one of the most famous burial places in the world, holding the remains of medieval monarchs, Tudor rulers, Stuart kings, and many other members of the royal family. Millions of visitors walk through the Abbey every year, yet few stop to think about what lies inside the tombs beneath their feet.
