Since 1066, when Harold Godwinson and William the Conqueror were crowned, the coronations of English and British monarchs have been held there. There have been at least 16 royal weddings at the abbey since 1100. Two were of reigning monarchs (Henry I and Richard II), although, before 1919, there had been none for some 500 years. COUNT 5
QSN1 Who were the first monarchs crowned at Westminster Abbey? ANS1 Harold Godwinson and William the Conqueror QSN2 Since when have coronations been held at Westminster Abbey? ANS2 1066 QSN3 How many royal weddings have occurred at the abbey? ANS3 16 QSN4 Which two reigning monarchs had weddings at the abbey? ANS4 Henry I and Richard II QSN5 When did royal weddings begin at the church? ANS5 1100