Was Queen Elizabeth embalmed? Royal history of lead lined coffins & embalming × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout SK POP Feature

Was Queen Elizabeth embalmed Royal history of lead lined coffins and more explained

By Karishma Rao Modified 21 Sep 2022 Follow Us 1 Comment Share TikToker claims "cooling device" was placed under Queen Elizabeth's coffin (Image via Getty Imagess) Late Queen Elizabeth II has been lying in state for four days before she is set to be transported to Westminster Abbey for the State Funeral on September 19. The longest-reining monarch of Great Britain passed away on September 8, 2022, at the age of 96 in the Balmoral Castle. Following the Queen's death, her son Charles III was named the King while his wife Camilla Parker Bowles became the Queen Consort. The late Queen's coffin has been in Westminster Hall for the last four days with millions of people visiting to pay their last respects. With Queen Elizabeth's coffin being kept open for the public, people have wondered how they managed to preserve her body. It has now been confirmed that the Queen was embalmed. Additionally, a report from CBS said: “Following a centuries-old tradition for royals, the Queen’s coffin is lined with lead, which helps prevent a body from decomposing for longer. The lead also makes the coffin significantly heavier, meaning eight pallbearers will be needed to carry it.” The Queen’s casket was made 30 years ago with English oak and weighs anywhere between 550lb to 700lb. HRH Prince William, Prince Of Wales @HRH_William_Tower Bridge lit up in purple to honour Queen Elizabeth II.7560426Tower Bridge lit up in purple to honour Queen Elizabeth II. https://t.co/aF9X66n5q3 Embalming is done to the body normally by injecting a preservative into an artery and is often done in order to sterilize or protect the body from decay. At the same time, lining the coffins with lead helps ensure that moisture doesn't get inside the coffin. This shows down the decomposition process and ensures that the smell and toxins do not escape the coffin.

Everything to know about Queen Elizabeth s embalming procedure

TikTok user AskTheUndertakr gained massive traction after creating a video dedicated to Queen Elizabeth's possible embalming process. The user revealed: “Because of the wealth and the stature and influence that the Royal Family has, they would secure the best embalmers, the best facilities, the best of everything… no expense would be spared when it comes to the care and preparation of the Queen’s body.” Royal Central@RoyalCentralLadies-in-Waiting to Queen Elizabeth II arrive at the funeral of their mistress.

These were The Queen’s most loyal aides - some serving for many decades.595107Ladies-in-Waiting to Queen Elizabeth II arrive at the funeral of their mistress.These were The Queen’s most loyal aides - some serving for many decades. https://t.co/ss9t4NBsiP He claimed that the procedure may have occurred at the earliest following Queen Elizabeth’s passing and would have “gone on for hours” before completion. He added that the Royal Family would have done everything to make sure that the Queen's body was well-preserved and "restored to an almost near-perfect condition.” Along with the assured lead-lining, the TikToker claimed that a “cooling device” must have been placed below the coffin. However, this wasn't officially confirmed at the time of writing this article.

Which other Royal Family members have been embalmed

In 1603, Queen Elizabeth I was embalmed at the age of 69. Her body was then guarded at Whitehall Palace for three weeks prior to being laid to rest. Lady Elizabeth Southwell, her maid of honor, revealed that six women watched over the coffin during the night when they heard her body and head "crack." The cracking must have taken place due to the build-up of gasses. Queen Victoria, meanwhile, refused to be embalmed and in 1901, after her death, charcoal was scattered around the coffin to combat the smell. HRH Prince William, Prince Of Wales @HRH_William_Queen Elizabeth II longtime dresser Angela Kelly shares how the Queen told her she had an urge to pose for a photo with her hands in her pockets, a pose which she hadn't been photographed in before. #QueenElizabethII #QueenElizabeth195301113Queen Elizabeth II longtime dresser Angela Kelly shares how the Queen told her she had an urge to pose for a photo with her hands in her pockets, a pose which she hadn't been photographed in before. #QueenElizabethII #QueenElizabeth https://t.co/CI28liazaw Queen Elizabeth's father King George VI was also embalmed. This was shown in the first season of the television series The Crown. The Queen's late husband, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, who passed away in 2021, was buried in a lead-lined coffin. Diana, the Princess of Wales, was also laid to rest in similar fashion after her death in 1997. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Madhur Dave × Feedback Thank You! 1 comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी