A Service of Thanksgiving for the life and work of The Lord Rowe-Beddoe Kt, DL will be held in St Margaret's Church, Westminster on Thursday 2nd May 2024 at 12 Noon.
Lord Rowe-Beddoe was an International Businessman and lover of the Arts. A loyal friend and proud family man.
Born in Cardiff in 1937, four months after the sudden death of his father.
He attended Llandaff Cathedral school as a chorister. Brought up by his mother and grandmother he excelled and from there he gained a Music scholarship to Stowe School .
David joined the Royal Navy proudly serving on HMS Birmingham, before taking his place at St Johns, Cambridge and in spite of much success as an actor whilst at Cambridge, he chose a career in Business. He joined Thomas De La Rue, followed by Revlon Int. as President of Europe, Middle East and Africa.
As a proud Welshman, David returned to become Chairman of the Welsh Development Agency, attracting inward investment to his homeland. As Chairman of the Wales Millennium Centre he was instrumental in the building and opening of this national landmark. He also served as Chairman of the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama now celebrating its 75th birthday.
Amongst his many other important roles he served as Chairman of Cardiff Airport, Chairman of the Representative of the Body of the Church in Wales, Pro chancellor of the University of Glamorgan and Deputy Chairman of the UK statistics Authority.
Lord Rowe-Beddoe was knighted in 2000 for his services to industry and economic development.
In 2006, he was elevated to Baron Rowe-Beddoe of Kilgetty and sat as a cross-bencher in the House of Lords.
Admission to the Service is possible by clicking on 'Reserve a spot' above. Choose from a category available, book the number of tickets you require, leave the details asked for and then click on ‘Register’.
A link to your ticket(s) will be sent to the email address you provide. Print out and bring the ticket(s) with you on the day or the service or bring with you to the service an image of the ticket(s) on your phone. The Abbey does not share the data you leave with third parties.
There may be a bag search before entering. We ask that you leave any sizeable luggage at a station left-luggage facility ahead of the service. There is one at Victoria Station for instance.
The nearest toilet facilities are located in Abbey Cloisters or at Westminster Central Hall.
The West door of the church will be open for attendance from 11.20 am. Members of the congregation are requested to be seated by 11.45 am.
FAQs
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event? Nearest underground stations : St James's Park and Westminster.
Do I need to bring my printed ticket(s) to the event? Yes either please bring the printed ticket or have an image to show security on entry, on the phone. Please also bring a form of photo ID with you in case you are asked to produce it with your ticket on entry to the church.
What time do the doors open? 11.20 am.
What time is the service likely to end ? 1 pm approximately
Is there a dress code for the service ? Those attending may come in lounge suit or day dress. There isn't a requirement to wear dark clothes.
What if I have special needs ? The Church has sloped access into the church & parking available as needed for those with special needs. There are disabled toilet facilities in the cloisters of the Abbey. If you have particular queries, please email special.events@westminster-abbey.org and we will be able to answer them for you.
