Why is the Queen’s coffin lined with lead? A royal tradition dating back hundreds of years
Why is the Queen’s coffin lined with lead? A royal tradition dating back hundreds of years
The tradition dates back centuries. (Picture: Tim Rooke/Shutterstock)
Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is currently lying in state at Westminster Hall following her death on Thursday, September 8.
Up to a million people are expected to visit Her Majesty’s casket to pay their respects, with mourners facing queues longer than five miles, lasting for up to 30 hours, latest reports suggest.
After being…