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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Milica Cosic

Queen's coffin lined with lead following royal tradition dating back hundreds of years

Queen Elizabeth II 's funeral will take place on Monday September 19, where she will be buried within the King George VI Memorial Chapel in Windsor Castle during a private committal service.

There, once her casket is lowered, she will join King George VI and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, and her sister Princess Margaret.

Prince Philip ’s coffin will move from the Royal Vault to the memorial chapel to join the Queen’s.

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