Prince William, the current Prince of Wales, will likely be buried at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, alongside other monarchs and senior royals, or potentially the nearby Royal Burial Ground at Frogmore, as is customary for non-sovereign members, though he is expected to reign as King, making Windsor the most probable final resting place for a future monarch.
The Duke of Sussex didn't have his wishes granted
He explained his request to be buried alongside his mother Princess Diana wouldn't be possible. The late Princess of Wales was laid to rest at her childhood home Althorp House, on a private island only accessible via boat.
It's unclear if Her Majesty will be allowed to retain quarters at Clarence House once Prince William is king, but if not, it won't be a problem. Turns out Camilla actually has her own private home called Ray Mill House where she spends much of her private time away from the spotlight.
Members of the Royal Family have also been interred in the Royal Vault, but more recently, it has been normal to bury them in the Royal Family's Private Burial Ground at Frogmore in the grounds of Windsor Castle.
Medical Devices / Implants to be Removed before Cremation
Yes, King Charles and Queen Camilla famously sleep in separate bedrooms, a practice common among British royals and the upper class, with sources indicating they have separate rooms at Clarence House plus a shared one, allowing them independence and comfort (like avoiding snoring or differing duvet/heating needs), which is cited as a secret to their successful marriage.
Queen Camilla experienced a chest infection, later revealed to be a form of pneumonia, which forced her to cancel engagements in late 2024, leading to ongoing post-viral fatigue requiring rest and a modified schedule, though she has since recovered from the acute illness. She confirmed the pneumonia diagnosis during a state visit, managing indoor events but avoiding strenuous outdoor activities due to tiredness.
In his book, Yes Ma'am: The Secret Life of Royal Servants (via The Daily Mail) royal author Tom Quinn claimed that Harry and William called Queen Camilla "Lady Macbeth," "Cruella de Vil" and the "Witch of the West" as teenagers.
Meghan took to Instagram Friday to share a never-before-seen family photo featuring herself, Harry, and their two kids, Archie, 6, and Lilibet, 4, who goes by Lili.
Although she doesn't have royal blood, her family has some surprising connections to the British aristocracy. Explore even more of our royal history discoveries via the History Hub. From King Charles II's family tree to the Royals in the 1921 Census, there is so much fascinating history to explore.
This genetic issue affects at least half of all men by the time they hit 50, it can strike at any time post-puberty. The Duke of Cambridge was apparently dealt a particularly harsh hand, having started losing his hair when he was around 20 years of age.
Yes, Prince William and Kate Middleton sleep in the same bed, often with their dog Orla, a revelation Prince William shared, highlighting a more modern, relatable approach to royal life compared to past generations who sometimes used separate beds for status or privacy. While they have separate bedrooms for some downtime and might use separate beds when traveling on the royal train due to its layout, their usual arrangement at home is together, with their dog as a regular bedfellow.
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh (then Sophie Rhys-Jones) did not attend Princess Diana's funeral in 1997, reportedly because her strong resemblance to Diana would have been too upsetting for the grieving crowds, a decision made thoughtfully by Sophie herself. At the time, she was dating Prince Edward, but they were not yet engaged or married.
Birth, family and infancy
Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor was born at 05:26 (BST) (04:26 UTC) on 6 May 2019 at Portland Hospital in London. He is the first child of Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. Unlike previous royal births, there was no immediate photocall on the hospital steps.
Queen Camilla was once a heavy smoker - but stopped the habit years ago.
According to an undated statement from Clarence House, Camilla used to be a smoker but has not smoked for many years. Though no details were publicly released, it was confirmed in March 2007 that she had undergone a hysterectomy. In April 2010, she fractured her left leg while hill walking in Scotland.
The late Queen, who died in 2022 at the age of 96, was suffering from a form of bone marrow cancer, according to multiple reports.
She would rise at 7:30am, ensuring she got a respectable eight and a half hours of sleep each night. Exercise is known to aid a good sleep routine, and like the late monarch, Kate is renowned for her love of outdoor exercise.
It is not uncommon for senior royal couples to sleep in separate bedrooms, as exemplified by Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, who maintained separate bedrooms throughout their marriage.
Yes I know that the Queen Elizabeth said in an episode of The Crown that she only ever loved Prince Phillip and Porchey was just a friend, but had she loved Porchey he would have been 100% a better husband the Phillip. They had so much mutual respect for each other and had so much in common.
Typically, if there has been a traditional funeral (with the body) present, the deceased will be cremated in whatever clothing they were wearing. If the cremation is done right after death, then it is usually done with the deceased wearing whatever clothing they were wearing at the time they died.
For many Hindus, it is important that the skull be cracked, urging the departed soul to move on. This is sometimes a significant part of the ceremony. Non-Hindus are often invited to attend the cremation service.
He continued: “Typically what I'll do is I'll actually flush out the bowels with a hose because the last thing you want to have happen is someone to start pooing, and then they continue doing it when you can't control it.”