In the procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall in London on September 14, 2022, the following members of the Royal Family traveled in cars behind the Queen's coffin, while the King and other senior royals walked on foot:
Thankfully, the Queen was able to have her lady-in-waiting Lady Susan Hussey accompany her, as she is part of a slimmed down body of staff (nicknamed HMS Bubble) who have been attending to Her Majesty throughout the pandemic.
At the rear of the procession were representatives of civilian services. The King, the Princess Royal, the Duke of York, the Earl of Wessex, the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Sussex, Peter Phillips, the Earl of Snowdon and the Duke of Gloucester walk behind Queen Elizabeth II's coffin.
The Queen and the late Prince Philip had been in a bubble with some members of their household for the last year and so the monarch was not eligible to join a support bubble with other members of her family.
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.
Contrary to rumours over the years, Elizabeth and Philip were said by insiders to have had a strong relationship throughout their marriage, despite the challenges of Elizabeth's reign. Elizabeth referred to Philip in a speech on the occasion of her Diamond Jubilee in 2012 as her "constant strength and guide".
Queen Elizabeth II's final moments in Balmoral were "very peaceful" and without pain, a memo by her private secretary reportedly says. Sir Edward Young wrote she "slipped away" in her sleep when she died and "wouldn't have been aware of anything".
“It is with sadness that we can confirm the death of Trooper Jack Burnell-Williams on 28 September 2022 at Hyde Park Barracks,” an army spokesperson told The Guardian. “Our thoughts are with the soldier's family and friends at this difficult time and we ask that their privacy is respected.
Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away at the age of 96, chose to stop treatment and did not continue fighting her illness in her final months. She was privately battling a form of bone cancer, specifically myeloma, which affects the bone marrow.
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.
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.
"Meghan also hoped to accompany Harry, but as she was heavily pregnant with their daughter, her doctors wouldn't give her medical clearance to fly."
Ahead of Philip's five-month tour aboard the royal yacht Britannia, the Queen hides a gift in her husband's briefcase and stumbles upon a photo of a beautiful ballerina — Galina Ulanova.
Alongside the King, Baron Parker - the Lord Chamberlain who was the most senior official in the late Queen's royal household - stood in front of the coffin and symbolically "broke" his wand of office by dismantling it into two halves and laying them on her coffin.
Prince Philip's funeral took place at 3pm in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle and was attended by senior members of the royal family, including the Duke of Sussex. For the occasion, Camilla wore a long black coat with a matching hat.
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.
A final image of the Queen was released just two days before she died; it showed the monarch shaking hands with the newly appointed Prime Minister, Liz Truss, at Balmoral Castle.
It's been revealed that the Queen was aware that she was dying, and had expressed guilt about the possibility of passing away in Balmoral. A new documentary, set to air on the BBC on Boxing Day, showcases the first year of King Charles' right, and shares insight into the Queen's final days.
Not only did Princess Diana choose to remain awake and have a natural childbirth, she also chose to give birth standing up, with natural childbirth expert Sheila Kitzinger recalling that Diana didn't want to lie down, choosing to "give birth in an upright position."
Hygiene and Health: In times before modern sanitation, sharing a bed could mean sharing germs and potentially spreading illness. Separate beds offered a degree of protection, especially for the monarch, whose health was crucial to the kingdom. Privacy and Personal Space: Even royalty need some time to themselves!
Robert Dudley was one of Elizabeth's 'favourites', a long-term suitor and believed by many to have been her one true love. Elizabeth's fondness for Dudley and his proximity to her as Master of the Horse and Privy Councillor, made him influential and envied for his access to the Queen.
Yes, it's true that Beyoncé is distantly related to Queen Elizabeth II, specifically as her 25th cousin, once removed, connected by their shared ancestor, King Henry II, making "Queen B" a real-life royal relative. Their lineage traces back through French and Acadian roots, linking them through centuries of family lines.
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.