Overview

• Queen Camilla unveiled the foundation stone for the King Charles III Sacristy in a ceremonial milestone on May 14, 2025.
• The new Sacristy is being built on the footprint of the 13th-century Great Sacristy, adjacent to Westminster Abbey's north transept.
• The facility will house state-of-the-art welcome, ticketing, and security services to redirect visitor flow and maintain the Abbey as a sacred space.
• The project integrates archaeological preservation, with a concrete layer protecting skeletal remains found during excavations.
• Architect Ptolemy Dean leads the £13 million project, which remains on track for its 2026 completion under Queen Camilla's patronage.