King George VI’s Chapel, commissioned by Queen Elizabeth II in 1962, was designed to house members of her immediate family. St George’s Chapel itself is the resting place of many monarchs throughout history and has been the site of notable royal ceremonies, including the funeral of Prince Philip and the wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.
Who is buried in the King George VI Memorial?
Both of the Queen’s parents are buried in the tiny chapel, next to the Queen’s sister, Princess Margaret. The Queen will be laid to rest next to her parents and sister after the private family funeral as the Duke of Edinburgh’s coffin will be carried with her. He was buried in the Royal Vault, under St George’s Chapel, after his death in April 2021.
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Who is buried in the Royal Vault?
The chapel itself contains several separate burial places, such as the Royal Vault, the Altar and the Albert Memorial. The Vault was built between 1804 and 1810 under the orders of George III. It currently houses:
Princess Amelia, daughter of George III (d. 1810) Princess Augusta, Duchess of Brunswick, sister of George III (d. 1813) Stillborn son of Princess Charlotte (d. 1817) Princess Charlotte (daughter of George IV) (d. 1817) Queen Charlotte, wife of George III (d. 1818) Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, father of Queen Victoria (d. 1820) King George III (d. 1820) Prince Alfred, son of George III (d. 1782, placed in the vault 1820) Prince Octavius, son of George III (d. 1783, placed in the treasury in 1820) Princess Elizabeth, daughter of William IV (d. 1821) Prince Frederick, Duke of York (d. 1827) King George IV (d. 1830) Stillborn daughter of Prince Ernest Augustus, son of George III (d. 1818) King William IV (d. 1837) Princess Sophia, daughter of George III (1840) Queen Adelaide, wife of William IV (d. 1849) Prince Frederick of Schleswig-Holstein, son of Princess Christian (d. 1876) King George V of Hanover (d. 1878) Victoria von Pawel Rammingen, daughter of Princess Frederick of Hanover (d. 1881) Princess Mary Adelaide, Duchess of Teck, mother of Queen Mary (d. 1897) Prince Francis, Duke of Teck, father of Queen Mary (d. 1900) Princess Frederica of Hanover (1926) Prince Adolphus, Duke of Cambridge, grandfather of Queen Mary (d. 1850, placed in the vault 1930) Princess Augusta, Duchess of Cambridge, grandmother of Queen Mary (d. 1889, placed in the vault 1930)
Who is buried in St George’s Chapel?
Monarchs from throughout history have been buried in St George’s Chapel, which was completed during the reign of King Henry VIII. Where members of the royal family are buried at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle (Image: PA) Inside the main chapel are the tombs of 10 sovereigns – including Edward IV, Henry VI, Henry VIII and Jane Seymour’s third wife, Charles I, who was beheaded, George III, George IV, William IV, Edward VII and George V.
