
The Unknown Warrior was laid to rest in Westminster Abbey on 11th November 1920. Part of the inscription on his tombstone states: “They buried him among the kings, because he had done good toward God and toward his house”.
But how did the idea for this tribute come about, and how did the Unknown Warrior come to be laid at Westminster Abbey? Here, we take a look at the history of what has become one of the most visited war graves in the world.

The 2023 Royalty Collection
The 2023 Prince George's 10th Birthday Gold Sovereign
The 2019 Concorde 50th Anniversary Gold Prestige Sovereign Proof Set
The 2023 Prince George's 10th Birthday Gold Prestige Infill Sovereign Set
The 2025 VE Day 80th Victory Gold Sovereign
The 2025 Remembrance Gold Sovereign
The 2026 Centenary of Queen Elizabeth II Gold Essential Sovereign Set
The 2025 Queen Mother 125th Anniversary Gold Sovereign
The 2026 Centenary of Queen Elizabeth II Gold Essential Infill Sovereign Set
The 2025 Remembrance Gold Prestige Sovereign Proof Set
The Queen Elizabeth II Centenary of Birth Tribute 1926-2021 Silver Halfcrown & Silver Crown Set
QEII 1953 Coronation coin and stamp set
Britain's 20th Century St George and the Dragon Crown Set
The Platinum Wedding Anniversary 1947 Heritage British Set of Coins
Queen Elizabeth II 'The Jubilee Equestrian Portrait' Crown Set
The 2023 King Charles III Greatest Monarchs Silver One Crown
