Elizabeth I reigned in England for over four decades and died only at the age of almost 70. The monarch had everything planned. She knew perfectly well how she wanted to be treated after death. However, her will was not heard, but this was not the only situation that did not allow her to immediately rest in peace.
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Many weeks passed between the death and the funeral. The will of Elizabeth I was not heeded
Queen Elizabeth I died on March 24, 1603, but her funeral did not take place immediately. It was necessary to wait for the next crown prince, who was appointed by the monarch before. It was James I, but he was in no hurry to take over. That’s why Elizabeth I’s body waited five weeks for burial. For this to happen, however, it had to be embalmed, and before her death, the queen made doctors swear that they would not do it. They did not listen to her will and ultimately the monarch’s body. It turns out, however, that this was not done thoroughly enough and a macabre scene occurred. Tradition dictated that at least two people should watch over the deceased queen until the day of the funeral. During one of such guards, an incident occurred. Elizabeth I’s body exploded due to decomposition, and the terrified ladies who were guarding her ran out of the chamber. The head and body were torn apart, as well as the velvet covering of the coffin.
The funeral of Elizabeth I aroused many emotions. Her effigy also took part in the procession
The funeral of Elizabeth I took place only on April 28, 1603. About 1,600 people took part in the procession through the streets of Westminster. They were both the cream of the English court and subjects despairing over the fate of the queen. Among them, knights in black capes with hoods carried an effigy whose image resembled the appearance of the deceased monarch. It was made of a combination of wood and wax. Queen Elizabeth I was laid to rest in the north aisle of Henry VII’s Chapel. It was placed right above the coffin of Mary I’s half-sister under the monument prepared for her by her successor.
Source: Gazeta
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