Why Prince Philip’s Coffin Was Moved After Queen Elizabeth II’s Death: Inside the Couple’s Final Resting Place Together
19.09.2022 - 12:15
/ usmagazine.com
More than one year after Prince Philip’s funeral, the late Duke of Edinburgh’s casket will be moved and reunited with his wife of seven decades, Queen Elizabeth II.
The royal family confirmed via a Thursday, September 15, statement that the queen — who died earlier this month at the age of 96 — will be “buried together” with her late husband. The twosome’s respective caskets will be placed in The King George VI Memorial Chapel at Windsor Castle.
Buckingham Palace previously announced in April 2021 that the Greek native — who shared sons King Charles III, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward and daughter Princess Anne with the late regent — had died of old age.
“It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle,” a statement read at the time. “The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss.”
The family — including Her Majesty, the pair’s children and grandchildren — honored his memory with an intimate funeral at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor, England. While the plans had been scaled back amid the coronavirus pandemic, the members of The Firm got together to mourn their loss. His casket was lowered into the Royal Vault on the chapel grounds.
After Philip’s death, the long-reigning sovereign continued to honor him through various public speeches and her wardrobe choices, including when she celebrated her Platinum Jubilee in February.
“I am fortunate to have had the steadfast and loving support of my family,” Elizabeth noted in her statement at the time, celebrating her accession to the throne. “I was blessed that in Prince Philip I