Queen Elizabeth II is buried next to her husband, Prince Philip, in the King George VI Memorial Chapel, a small annex within St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, where they were reunited after her funeral in September 2022, with Prince Philip's coffin moved from the Royal Vault to join her in the private family crypt.
The queen, who died on Sept. 8 at age 96, was buried next to Philip at the King George VI Memorial Chapel at St. George's Chapel on the grounds of Windsor Castle.
Though heavier than a traditional casket, they're not entirely made of lead. Witnessing the Welsh Guards' struggle with one during a funeral highlights the added weight. This sealing is crucial for possible future exhumations or when embalming isn't possible, as it prevents the odors associated with decomposition.
Prince Harry whispered to his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, that he hoped she was happy and with his grandfather, Prince Philip, and expressed his admiration for her dedication to duty until the end, as revealed in his memoir Spare. He said he hoped she'd be happy and with Grandfather now, acknowledging her service through the Jubilee and her final duties.
As Royal Family members are buried inside a chamber, rather than directly in the ground, their coffins are lined with lead in order to slow decomposition. The lead seals the coffin and prevents moisture from getting in, preserving the body for up to a year.
The cremation process doesn't destroy all parts of the body. It only consumes all the soft tissues, leaving behind bones and parts of the teeth. These bones are processed into a fine powder, making up cremated remains.
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As a child, Prince William called Queen Elizabeth II 'Gary'.
"I've been told that I have to ask your permission before I can propose," he said to his grandmother, who responded, "Well then, I suppose I have to say yes."
With Prince Harry turning the big 4-0, he will receive 8 million British pounds — which roughly converts to $10.5 million — from the trust. The Queen Mother, Queen Elizabeth II's mother, died in 2002 at the age of 101. When the fund was created for the princes, it was valued to be worth about £19 million.
Diana was wearing a ring given to her by Dodi Fayed when she died. It was a £3,000 Bulgari yellow gold band with diamonds. The diamond band set in yellow gold was not an engagement ring and was worn on the fourth finger of her right hand, where her butler Paul Burrell advised her to wear it.
For anyone keeping track, here are the known secret codes for the rest of the royal family: King George VI's death was coded "Hyde Park Corner." Prince Philip's is "Operation Forth Bridge" (a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Edinburgh) and the Queen Mother's was "Operation Tay Bridge" (located in Dundee, Scotland).
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.
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.
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.
Harry wrote about the moment in his 2023 memoir Spare, sharing that Kate texted Meghan four days before the wedding, telling her, “Charlotte's dress is too big, too long, too baggy.
At first, the late Queen was very impressed by Meghan and believed she would be an asset to the monarchy. However, as time passed, Meghan's true colors began to show. Kate Middleton had to wait until after their weddings to come to Sandringham for Christmas.
Prince William and Kate Middleton sleep in separate beds primarily due to the constraints of the Royal Train (which has only single beds) and as part of a long-standing aristocratic tradition of separate sleeping arrangements for better rest or privacy, though they likely share a bed at home, with their dog sometimes joining them for extra comfort, aligning with modern trends for "sleep divorce".
Prince George and his siblings call Queen Camilla "Gaga," a sweet nickname derived from the term her own grandchildren use, opting for a unique, affectionate name rather than a formal "Grandma" or "Nanny," according to royal reports.
At one point, Diana called Queen Elizabeth “sobbing,” as we learned in the 2017 documentary Diana: In Her Own Words. It's because of this close-knit bond that Queen Elizabeth allowed Princess Diana to call her “Mama.”
John died of dysentery contracted while on campaign in eastern England in late 1216; supporters of his son Henry III went on to achieve victory over Louis and the rebel barons the following year.
The body of William the Conqueror was sent to Caen to be buried in the Abbey of Saint-Étienne (the Abbaye aux Hommes). It is said that funeral attendants botched the burial by trying to force William's body into a small tomb, causing his corpse to burst open and fill the church with a foul odour.
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