Queen to be laid to rest beside husband Prince Philip at King George VI memorial chapel
THE Queen will be laid to rest by her beloved husband Prince Philip’s side at the King George VI memorial chapel at Windsor Castle.
Plans for the Queen’s funeral are now underway, as the nation mourns the loss of the longest-serving monarch in British history, and she is to be interred at the small chapel – where her parents are also buried.
Prince Philip is buried at the Royal Vault in Windsor Castle – but his remains will be moved so he can be laid to rest with his wife.
The chapel – named after the Queen’s father King George VI – was built in 1969 within the main St George’s Chapel.
The Queen’s younger sister Princess Margaret‘s ashes were transferred to the tomb two months after her death in February 2002.
Her Majesty’s passing comes after Prince Charles and Prince William raced to be by the Queen’s side after doctors confirmed they were “concerned” for her health.
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This evening, in a sombre statement, it was today confirmed that Her Majesty Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch in British history, had passed away.
Buckingham Palace announced : “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.
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“The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.”
Charles, who will now be known as King Charles III, gave a sombre statement as he led the nation in mourning tonight.
The new King said: “The death of my beloved mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family.
The Queen’s passing comes as…
- Liz Truss hailed the Queen as ‘the rock on which modern Britain was built’
- King Charles told of his ‘greatest’ sadness as he paid tribute to his mother
- The Queen went from a shy daddy’s girl to a hero who dedicated her life to the country
- The Union flag flew at half mast as the devastating news was announced
- Prince Charles has now become King Charles III
- Prince Harry was pictured holding his head as he travelled to Balmoral to be with his family
- Crowds have gathered at Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and Balmoral to pay tribute to the Queen
“We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished sovereign and a much-loved mother. I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world.
“During this period of mourning and change, my family and I will be comforted and sustained by our knowledge of the respect and deep affection in which the Queen was so widely held.”
Prime Minister Liz Truss, who was formally appointed by the Queen just two days ago, said the Queen’s death was a “huge shock to the nation and the world”.
She added: “God save the King”.
Tributes have also flooded in from other world leaders who met the Queen during her unwavering service.
US President Joe Biden hailed the royal as “more than a monarch” and said she “defined an era”.
Barack Obama said he and wife Michelle had been “awed” by the Queen’s “legacy of tireless, dignified public service”.
While ex-Prime Minister Boris Johnson said today was the “country’s saddest day”.
He added: “She seemed so timeless and so wonderful that I am afraid we had come to believe, like children, that she would just go on and on.
“We grieve for Elizabeth the Great, the longest serving and in many ways the finest monarch in our history.”
The UK was immediately plunged into a state of mourning, with plans for her funeral and a national day of remembrance to be announced in the coming days.