On the 8th of September, which fell on a Thursday, the funeral for the late Queen Elizabeth II was held at Westminster Abbey on the 19th of September, which happened to be a Monday, as Her Majesty passed away at the age of 96.
The Queen will be reunited with her late husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, and her parents at Windsor Castle, where she has been resting for nearly 74 years.
The Queen will be laid to rest at St. George’s Chapel on Monday evening, but the details of the ceremony committal have not yet been shared.
What will be buried with the Queen?
Historically, the Royal Family’s members are laid to rest with objects near them, such as accessories and keepsakes.
While moving towards St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle, Prince Philip’s naval officer cap and his sword, which were placed atop his coffin, were interred along with his military belongings.
In January of 1901, Queen Victoria died at the remarkable age of 81. Victoria, who was widely known for grieving after the passing of her spouse Prince Albert, was laid to rest wearing black attire, alongside her and her husband’s wedding bands.
Alice, the daughter of Princess Victoria, made an elaborate cape and dressing gowns for her husband Albert, who passed away from diphtheria in 1878. These items were also included in Victoria’s coffin.
Princess Margaret, the rebellious daughter of King George IV, chose to break tradition by scattering her father’s ashes, thus opting for cremation.
Catherine Walker, one of her preferred designers, designed a black long-sleeved, three-quarter length woolen cocktail dress for the deceased princess adored by the public. Princess Diana was laid to rest in a discreet gathering at Althorp Park, the estate owned by the Spencer family, in the year 1997.
In Andrew Morton’s biography of Diana, it was revealed that she had found her own words in a true story. Along with a photograph of her sons, there was also a photo of Diana traveling with Teresa, Mother from the same week that she died. Diana had placed a gifted set of rosary beads in her hands.
What Crown Jewels and jewellery will the Queen be buried with?
Her Majesty will be laid to rest with jewelry from her personal assortment, while it is probable that King Charles III will inherit the majority of the Crown Jewels.
According to a jewelry expert, the Queen will be laid to rest with some of her less extravagant pieces, but her personal assortment consisted of more than 300 items.
Lisa Levinson, the communications head of Natural Diamond Council, informed Metro that the Queen could be buried with just two pieces of her jewellery – a pair of pearl earrings and a Welsh gold wedding band.
Asserts Holt, “thus it would be logical for her to opt to be interred with a few,” “Pearls have consistently been a distinctive feature of the Queen’s.”
Levinson also mentioned that she holds a belief that it is likely that Princess Anne will be given the engagement ring owned by the Queen.
“In the design of Elizabeth’s engagement ring, which Philip, the young Prince, was closely involved in, there are eleven natural diamonds set in platinum, with five smaller stones on each side and a round three-carat diamond solitaire.”
Her Majesty’s life has always been about the legacy of the Royal Family in the Commonwealth and the United Kingdom, which includes a significant amount of valuable jewels.
According to Royal commentator Josh Rom from the New York Post, Kate, who is the Princess of Wales, and potentially Camilla, who would become the Queen Consort, are expected to inherit the majority of the Queen’s collection of tiaras and pass them on to King Charles III.
What will the Queen be wearing for her burial?
Although her funeral was a widely publicized and televised occasion, there is scarce information accessible concerning the clothing that will be worn by the Queen during her burial.
One specialist believes that this may remain the situation, even after the passing of Her Majesty.
According to Bethan Holt, a fashion specialist and the author of The Queen: 70 years of Majestic Style, “this could potentially be an occasion where her appearance remains unknown,” despite a lifetime of being observed.
Knowing the late monarch’s preference for humble and more affordable items of clothing, it’s likely that her burial outfit will reflect that.
Holt asserts that the Queen’s outfit, regardless of its nature, will have been solely determined by her, after careful consideration, for a considerable period of time prior to her burial.
“She maintains that memories hold a special place in her heart. When it comes to choosing an outfit, she has the freedom to wear either a happy or black attire. Her Majesty, adding to this, will always have the ultimate control over her clothing, ensuring that she pays close attention to every detail.”
How is the Queen’s coffin dressed?
We have additional information regarding the objects adorning her casket, but it has not been confirmed yet how the Queen will be attired for her funeral.
Despite the fact that Queen is likely to be buried with a few ceremonial items, she has been shown with her coffin for four days in state at Westminster Hall from Monday morning until Wednesday.
The Queen’s coffin, placed on top of the Royal Standard flag, features a white floral wreath with white roses, including rosemary and lavender from Windsor Gardens and pine foliage and white dahlias from Balmoral Gardens. The Imperial State Crown has also been included.
When the monarch is present, the flag employed at imperial abodes to symbolize the four realms of the United Kingdom, which is additionally known as the Monarchical Banner, was elegantly placed over the casket.
The Imperial State Crown, which is worn by Her Majesty during the conclusion of her coronation and also during the annual state opening of parliament, is the crown chosen for the Queen’s most frequent usage, whether you are aware of it or not.
“Alter its appearance to exude a more feminine vibe” by decreasing its height and restructuring it specifically for the Queen. This piece was initially designed for the coronation of King George VI, who was the father of the Queen. It features four rubies, 11 emeralds, 17 sapphires, 269 pearls, and 2,868 diamonds, all set in a solid gold frame.
The Sovereign’s orb and sceptre, crafted from hollow gold and adorned with over 600 valuable gemstones, will also be positioned on the casket during the funeral ceremony.