Queen Elizabeth II has finally made her way to St. George’s Chapel, in Windsor Castle to rest beside her beloved husband, Prince Philip, who died a year ago on April 9, 2021. The 96-year old monarch who recently celebrated her Platinum Jubilee died at Balmoral Castle, in Scotland, on September 8, 2022. She was brought to Westminster Hall where she was lying-in-state, while hundreds of thousands of her subjects as well as world leaders paid their last respects to her. On Monday, she was moved to Westminster Abbey for a service following which she reached St. George’s Chapel to join her husband.
The new King of England Charles II and Queen Consort Camilla, and all her other children and grandchildren were present at the service. Two great grandchildren Prince George and Prince Charlotte accompanied their parents the newest Prince and Princess of Wales–William and Catherine Middleton. President Joe Biden of the nation, presidents and prime ministers from Europe, Canada, and other countries of the world, members of royal families and ambassadors and dignitaries, who were invited for the funeral, were also present to pay their respects.
The royal family posted updates about the entire solemn occasion. The account said that the wreath foliage was made of Rosemary, English Oak and Myrtle. The myrtle was cut from a plant that was grown from the Myrtle used more than 70 decades ago in the Queen’s wedding bouquet. Beautiful flowers in different colors from the gardens of royal residences were also used.
In keeping with tradition, the Queen’s coffin was taken in a procession to Westminster Abbey on the State Gun Carriage. Her coronation had taken place in the Abbey in 1953. The Arch Bishop of Canterbury gave a touching sermon at the Westminster Abbey for the Queen’s State Funeral. The service ended as the nation fell silent in remembrance of Queen Elizabeth II.
The Queen’s hearse made its way to St. George’s Chapel, in Windsor Castle. There was a Committal Service for the Queen, following which she was buried beside her beloved husband, Prince Philip.
The oldest living as well as the longest reigning monarch of Britain, Queen Elizabeth II was accorded a memorable send off with pageantry that she would have applauded. The short journey from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey and the longer journey to St. George’s Chapel, was solemn, yet stunning to behold.
R.I.P.
Queen Elizabeth II, 96, an epitome of elegance, and a sense of humour, dies at Balmoral Castle, Scotland
