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Daily Mirror
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Kieren Williams

Queen's crown was bolted to coffin to prevent repeat of historical mishap

The Queen’s crown was bolted to her coffin to prevent a repeat of a historical mishap that saw her granddad's King George V's bejewelled Maltese Cross end up in the gutter.

Her Majesty’s funeral was watched by millions with the nation saying goodbye for the final time as the coffin was carried through the procession.

Covered in the Royal Standard flag, it also had some of the most iconic objects of her reign placed on top.

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