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A beautiful coffin, that belonged to the Queen Elizabeth, was finally lowered into a royal vault
A coffin containing the remains of Queen Elizabeth was lowered into a vault at St. George’s Chapel St, Windsor Castle last night
Janine Henni is a Staff Writer for PEOPLE Digital, where she writes about modern monarchies and the world’s most famous families. She has written about Queen Elizabeth, whom she admires for her dressage as well as her great tiara moments.
Queen Elizabeth has been laid to rest.
The funeral ritual for Queen Elizabeth has taken place in St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle on Monday at around 5 p.m. local time.
Following the service, David Conner took possession of the orbs, sceptre, and Imperial State Crown as symbols of sovereignty in a symbolic gesture.
The Queen’s Company Camp Colour of the Grenadier Guards was placed on the coffin and the Lord Chamberlain broke his Wand of Office over the coffin.
The coffin was lowered into the Royal Vault, as the Dean of Windsor read Psalm 103.
The Lord President of the Privy Council, David Lidington, read out a commendation acknowledging Queen Elizabeth’s life, starting with the Garter King of Arms’ pronunciation of her styles and titles. As she was carried in her coffin towards St George’s Chapel by eight black-clad chartered pallbearers on foot led by a slow drum beat, the personal piper played “A Salute to the Royal Fendersmith” until it faded away.
Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral was a long sequence of many events. These events involved a day of public mourning on Tuesday, followed by a slew of events on Wednesday.
Queen Elizabeth II will be buried at the same place as her husband King Philip after he died in 2021 from a long life of 73 years. She will be buried close to her sister Princess Margaret and parents.
How expensive is Queen Elizabeth’s 11-day funeral?
The funeral for Queen Elizabeth II is expected to cost around £10 million (US$13.5 million). The majority of the cost will go towards security, with over 5,000 police officers expected to be on duty during the 11-day period. Other costs include the use of Westminster Abbey, where the funeral will take place, and the transportation of the queen’s body from Buckingham Palace to St. Paul’s Cathedral.
On Saturday, Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest in the royal vault at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle. Her coffin, which is made of lead and weighs a few hundred pounds, was lowered into the vault by six pallbearers. The funeral cost an estimated $6 million, which includes the cost of the coffin, the flowers, and the security.
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- The Queen’s coffin will be interred in the George VI memorial chapel; her final resting place.
- The coffin will have to be moved again before it is put right next to the Queen!
Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral is expected to be very expensive. The coffin will be lowered into the Royal Vault, which is a space reserved for royal family members. This will require a special ceremony and will likely cost a lot of money. In addition, the funeral will be held at St. Paul’s Cathedral, which is one of the most expensive places to have a funeral. The cost of the funeral is expected to be in the millions.
Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral is estimated to cost around £10 million. This includes the cost of lowering her coffin into the Royal Vault, which is a special room in Westminster Abbey where royal coffins are stored. The Vault is only open for funerals and coronations, so this will be a rare event. Other costs include the cost of the ceremony itself, which will be conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, and the cost of security, which is expected to be high given the large number of dignitaries who will be attending.
Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral is expected to be one of the most expensive in history
The cost of lowering her coffin into the Royal Vault is estimated at £1 million (US$1.3 million). This is just a fraction of the total cost, which is expected to be in the tens of millions of pounds. The funeral will include a procession through London, a service at Westminster Abbey, and a fly-past by the Royal Air Force.
The cost of queen Elizabeth II’s 11-day funeral is believed to be around $40 million. The main expense is the cost of lowering her coffin into the Royal Vault, which is estimated to be around $32 million. Other expenses include the cost of the flowers, the catering, and the security.
Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral is expected to be quite expensive. The cost of the funeral itself is estimated to be around $6.5 million. This includes the cost of the coffin, which will be lowered into the Royal Vault. The funeral will also include a procession through London, which is estimated to cost an additional $30 million.
Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral is expected to be very expensive. The cost of the coffin alone is estimated to be around £100,000. The cost of the funeral itself is estimated to be around £5 million. This includes the cost of the venue, the flowers, and the security.
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