Here’s Why Queen Elizabeth Won’t Be Buried With Prince Philip

As the world has not witnessed a changeover in power within the British monarchy in more than seven decades, many are wondering about funeral services for Queen Elizabeth — and where the late head of state may be laid to rest when she is buried. According to ABC Newshigh-ranking UK government officials have had plans for the queen’s death for years, working to create a blueprint to pay top respect to the inspiring leader and honor her life of service.

Current plans include a state funeral at Westminster Abbey, which has long served as a time-honored site of royal coronations and burials (as well as weddings!), within a period of 10 days. New York Times indicates that the UK has entered an official period of mourning that will end once Queen Elizabeth reaches her final resting place — her burial will serve as a public holiday, where citizens will reflect on her reign.

Crucially, there will be a graveside service for family members at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle — before the queen is laid to rest within the King George VI Memorial Chapel specifically. There, her remains of her will join those of her parents of her, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, and her sister of her, Princess Margaret.

But what of husband Prince Philip, who passed away in 2021 and was laid to rest in St. George’s Chapel, but in the Royal Vault? Interestingly, Queen Elizabeth wo n’t be buried with her husband de ella — at least, for a brief period.

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According to USAToday, there are plans to exhume Prince Philip’s remains and relocate him into the same resting place that Queen Elizabeth will soon occupy near her immediate family. It’s unclear of when this transfer will take place, as officials have yet to announce plans for relocation and any specifics around the topic.

Moving burial sites and royal remains isn’t a new concept — in fact, Queen Elizabeth’s father, King George VI, was originally laid to rest in the Royal Vault before being transferred to a new chapel site in 1969. The Queen’s mother and Princess Margaret were also buried there in 2002.

There will be some time for Britons and international visitors to pay respects to Queen Elizabeth II before any burial takes place. Currently, the queen’s coffin will lie in state in Westminster Hall, within the Palace of Westminster, within the upcoming week. In the meantime, surges of people have gathered outside the gates of Buckingham Palace awaiting more news of upcoming rites of passage for the late monarch.