Queen Elizabeth’s passing left the world in mourning. Though not everyone supported the monarchy, she was admired by many. Ruling for over 70 years, she now rests alongside her husband, Prince Philip.

Following her death at Balmoral on September 8, 2022, speculation arose regarding the cause. While one insider claimed she had bone cancer, Buckingham Palace never confirmed it. Speaking with The Daily Beast, a close friend shared details about her final days.

After her state funeral at Westminster Abbey, Queen Elizabeth’s coffin traveled through London to Wellington Arch before being taken to Windsor. At St. George’s Chapel, another service was held. During the ceremony, her imperial state crown, Orb, and Sceptre were removed from the coffin and placed on the altar. King Charles then laid his mother’s Company Camp Colour of the Grenadier Guards on the casket before The Lord Chamberlain broke his Wand of Office and placed it down.

As her coffin was lowered into the Royal Vault, the choir sang God Save The King. King Charles appeared visibly emotional. That evening, a private burial took place, attended only by close family.

Queen Elizabeth now rests in the King George VI Memorial Chapel at Windsor Castle, alongside her parents, sister Princess Margaret, and husband Prince Philip. His coffin, initially placed in the Royal Vault, was later moved to be with her.

The Cost of a Historic Funeral

The Queen’s funeral and lying-in-state cost the UK government an estimated $200 million, marking the country’s first state funeral since Winston Churchill’s in 1965. Before the funeral, hundreds of thousands visited Westminster Hall to pay their respects.

John Glen, the chief secretary to the Treasury, stated, “The government’s priorities were that these events ran smoothly and with the appropriate level of dignity, while at all times ensuring the safety and security of the public.”

Final Moments

For weeks, details surrounding Queen Elizabeth’s passing remained undisclosed. When the cause of death was finally released in late September 2022, it was listed simply as “old age.” The document, signed by her daughter, Princess Anne, confirmed she passed at 3:10 P.M. on September 8 at Balmoral Castle.

King Charles and Camilla were by her side. However, Prince William, Kate Middleton, and Prince Harry were unable to arrive in time. Harry later revealed in an interview that he wasn’t invited to travel with his family to Balmoral. He learned of the Queen’s death through the BBC while his plane was landing.