Queen Elizabeth II's death: What is the Royal Vault? Know other members buried there

After Queen Elizabeth II's funeral on September 19, the British monarch with the longest reign—will be interred in the Royal Vault in the United Kingdom. The queen will be interred close to her late husband, Prince Philip on September 19.

Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest next to the Duke of Edinburgh, her husband of 73 years, at the King George VI Memorial Chapel in Windsor Castle on Monday at 7:30 p.m. after her funeral in Westminster Abbey.

Up to 750,000 people are expected to attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth on Monday, which is anticipated to be carried live around the world by British media. Numerous foreign leaders will also be there, including Indian President Droupadi Murmu and US President Joe Biden.


Here is all the information you require regarding the Royal Vault.

What is the Royal Vault?

Following her funeral, Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest alongside her father, King George, and spouse Prince Philip in the Royal Vault. The Royal Vault, a designated burial location for the Royal Family of the United Kingdom, is located beneath St. George's Chapel.

The vault, which dates back to the 15th century when it was constructed on King George III's instructions, has been used for the interment of members of the Royal Family. Up to 24 members of the Royal Family have been interred there, and the vault predates the Westminster Abbey's construction.

A member of the royal family's casket is customarily lowered into the vault through a hole in St. George's Chapel's floor.

Prince Philip will be next to Queen Elizabeth in the vault when she has been laid to rest. Princess Alice, the mother of Prince Philip, was the last person interred there. However, she was later transferred to a grave in Jerusalem.

Related FAQs

How many people are expected to attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth?
Up to 750,000 people are expected to attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth on Monday.

Where was Princess Alice later transferred?
Princess Alice, the mother of Prince Philip, was later transferred to a grave in Jerusalem.