HISTORICAL FACTS: 5 | History Defined

Queen's final resting place - reunited with beloved Philip in 16ft burial chamber

The Queen commissioned the King George VI memorial chapel in honour of her father and will be laid alongside Prince Philip after a private ceremony later this evening

Daily Mirror · Sep 18, 2022

The Queen will be buried with two sentimental pieces of jewellery

The funeral is taking place tomorrow and will be aired on all national broadcasting services, including the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Sky, and is set to be watched by billions worldwide.

Daily Record · Sep 18, 2022

Windsor’s St George’s Chapel to host final royal service before Queen’s burial

Historic chapel held many royal events and will be final resting place of Queen and Prince Philip

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2022

Here's what we know about the King George VI Memorial Chapel — Queen Elizabeth II's final resting place

The small enclave was commissioned by the Queen as a burial place for her own father, King George VI, in 1962.

ABC News · Sep 17, 2022

A century of grief: how the Observer saw Britain’s state funerals through the years

The death of a monarch happens so rarely that the arcane ceremony of burial must be explained to every generation

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2022

Where will Queen Elizabeth II be buried?

State funeral will take place in Westminster Abbey but Elizabeth II will be laid to rest in her beloved Windsor

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2022

Special award Sophie Wessex was given which cemented her place as the Queen's 'rock'

The Countess of Wessex was incredibly close with Her Majesty and was often referred to as The Queen's 'second daughter'. Their bond was on full display when she was honoured with a special award earlier this year

Daily Mirror · Sep 17, 2022

Indians want King Charles III to return Kohinoor, a massive 105-carat diamond worth $591 million

The world's most expensive diamond, the "Kohinoor" has been fought over for centuries and is one of 2,800 jewels set in the crown made for the Queen Mother. With the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Indians are asking for its return.

ABC News · Sep 16, 2022

All the Queen’s homes: from Mayfair to Malta — here’s where Queen Elizabeth II lived and where she was happiest

From a Mayfair townhouse to an 18th-century Maltese villa, here are the properties the late Queen called home

Evening Standard · Sep 16, 2022

Controversy of two diamonds worth hundreds of millions wanted back by former colonies

Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II several countries have called for the return of gems from South Africa and India - believed to be worth a combined £400million

Daily Mirror · Sep 16, 2022