From Castles to Cathedrals; the English Monarchs' Final Resting Place

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The passing of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Balmoral Castle, Scotland left the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Island, as well as the Commonwealth nations in deep grief. Her coffin currently lies at rest in St. Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland until Tuesday when she will be moved to London.

The late queen's funeral will be held on September 19 at Westminster Abbey, London. She will ultimately be laid to rest within King George VI Memorial Chapel on the grounds of Windsor Castle alongside her father George VI, her mother, and her sister Princess Margaret. Her late husband Prince Philip will also be reburied here.

According to museumcrush.org, here are some famous final resting tombs for English sovereigns, dating back to the days of ancient kings. 

Winchester Cathedral

Winchester Cathedral is one of the largest cathedrals in Europe, and was originally founded in 642. The site holds the remains of early kings of Wessex and England including Cygnelis, Cnut the Great, and Harthacnut.

St Bartholemew’s Church

Located just outside the old city walls of Winchester, Saint Bartholomew’s Church was long thought to be the final resting place of Alfred the Great (d.899) and his son Edward the Elder.

Westminster Abbey

Situated in London, Westminster Abbey is a historical abbey church where famous monarchs, as well as important people, are interred; from Edward the Confessor, Elizabeth I, Mary, Queen of Scots, and Sir Isaac Newton.

Windsor Castle

According to museumcrush.org, Windsor Castle is the oldest inhabited castle in the world, serving as a monarchical residence for over 1,000 years. The castle has a number of chapels where many kings and queens are interred, including Edward IV, George III, and Henry VIII.

Canterbury Cathedral

Canterbury Cathedral was founded in 597 and is often referred to as the 'home' of the Church of England. The cathedral is the final resting place for Henry IV and his wife Queen Joan of Navarre.

Achmad Hanif Imaduddin

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