Can British royals be cremated?

The only senior royal to have been cremated was Princess Louise, one of Queen Victoria’s daughters, at Golders Green crematorium in 1928. Princess Margaret will be one of six cremations at Slough on Friday.

Can the Queen be cremated?

George’s Chapel. Queen Elizabeth commissioned the George VI Chapel at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle to have a vault big enough for six coffins. Since there was no room for an additional coffin, she was cremated and her remains were placed inside the family vault like she wanted.

Are Royals cremated or buried?

Many royal funerals, as well as burials, have taken place there. In fact, 10 former sovereigns are buried in St George’s Chapel. There are royal burial vaults in the Chapel as well as those beneath the choir. The Royal Vault won’t be his final resting place, however.

What will happen when the Queens dies?

When the Queen dies, Prince Charles will become King almost immediately by default and Duchess Camilla will become Queen. If Prince Charles opts to keep his own name (a choice every royal makes when they ascend the throne), he will be known as King Charles III.

Why are royals buried not cremated?

The break with royal tradition apparently reflects the princess’s desire to be reunited with her beloved father in death. It is believed cremation was the only option as there is no more room in the Royal Vault where he is buried.

Do they embalm Royals?

It’s unknown whether the royal family choose to be embalmed, but it’s likely that it happens, considering the length of time they’re usually required to wait before going underground.

Will the Queen be buried with Prince Philip?

When the Queen dies, she will not be interred in the Royal Vault — she will be buried in the King George VI memorial chapel, and Philip will be transferred to be by her side.

Are British royals embalmed?

Who was the last royal family member to be cremated?

The last royal family member to be cremated was Princess Margaret. According to reports, this was because Margaret wanted to be buried next to her father George VI at the Royal Vault in Windsor Castle – but there was not enough room.

Will Prince Philip be buried or cremated?

Will Prince Philip be buried or cremated? In accordance with tradition, most senior members of the royal family are buried, not cremated. The Duke of Edinburgh will be buried. The last royal family member to be cremated was Princess Margaret.

Where do the British monarchs get buried?

The centuries have seen various favourite burial grounds for British monarchs and perhaps the most important in the current age is Windsor Castle’s St George’s Chapel.

Who is buried at Windsor Castle?

Windsor Castle is the favourite residence of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and at the castle’s famous St George’s Chapel, there have been some truly notable burials since its initial 15 th -century construction. Burials here feature a plethora of kings and queens, princes and princesses – many of which are instantly recognisable to us.