Was Queens funeral held at Westminster Abbey?
Was Queens funeral held at Westminster Abbey? Elizabeth's state funeral on 19 September was the first held in Britain since Winston Churchill's in 1965. A funeral service was held at Westminster Abbey, followed by a procession to Wellington Arch that featured around 3,000 military personnel and was watched by around a million people in central London.
What do the royal family do after the funeral?
The royal mourning period tends to last seven days following the funeral and is observed by members of the royal family and their households, together with troops committed to ceremonial duties. In this case, the royal mourning period is due to end on Monday 26 September.
What was Queen Elizabeth buried wearing?
Lisa Levinson, head of communications at the Natural Diamond Council, has told Metro: 'Her Majesty is an incredibly humble woman at heart who is unlikely to be dressed in anything but her simple Welsh gold wedding band to rest and a pair of pearl earrings. '
When did royals stop being buried at Westminster Abbey?
George II was the last monarch buried in the Abbey in 1760 and he lies in the Hanoverian burial vault under the central aisle of the Lady Chapel beside his queen Caroline. Due of lack of space later monarchs were buried at St George's chapel, Windsor Castle or in the Frogmore mausoleum in the grounds.