Inside the Royal Vault that houses 25 royals – including Prince Philip prior to Queen's death
20.09.2022 - 00:51
/ ok.co.uk
After ten days of mourning and a historic 70 enduring years on the British throne, Queen Elizabeth II has been formally lain to rest after a lifetime of dedicated service to the nation. On Monday, hundreds of foreign dignitaries and world leaders joined together with millions of viewers watching around the world as a historic state funeral took place for the late monarch at Westminster Abbey.
A second funeral ceremony took place a few hours later at Windsor Castle, with a final private goodbye due to be said by her family later on Monday evening. Yet as the nation continues to mourn, many members of the public have been left curious about where The Queen will be buried, as it was revealed she will not be joining 25 other Royal Family members in the Royal Vault.
So where is the vault exactly? The Royal Vault lies beneath St.George’s Chapel, the small church in the grounds of Windsor Castle that was used to conduct a short service on Monday afternoon. Historically, members of the Royal Family have been lain to rest in the vault for over 600 years, with the practice first becoming the accepted norm in the 15th Century.Traditionally, following a funeral service, royal coffins are lowered into the vault through the floor of the chapel.
A special opening is located in the floor itself for this to take place. Which royals are buried in the vault? A number of royals are still buried in the vault, including the following: Princess Amelia, daughter of George III (d.1810) Princess Augusta, Duchess of Brunswick, sister of George III (d.1813) Stillborn son of Princess Charlotte (d.
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