Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip’s Grave Receives Updated Tombstone: Photo

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After Queen Elizabeth II’s death, her name has been added to her family grave’s tombstone.“A photograph is released today of the ledger stone now installed at the King George VI Memorial Chapel, following the interment of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth,” a Saturday, September 24, Instagram post on the royal family’s account read. “The King George VI Memorial Chapel sits within the walls of St George’s Chapel, Windsor.”In the photo, the moniker of the late queen — who died on September 8 at the age of 96 — is etched on the gravestone above that of her husband, Prince Philip, who passed away in April 2021 at the age of 99.

The ledger also features the names of Elizabeth’s parents: George VI and Elizabeth, who are buried in St. George’s Chapel as well.The grave ledger, surrounded by several floral wreaths, sits beside one honoring Princess Margaret’s death.

The queen’s late sister, who died in 2002, was cremated and her ashes were buried in the memorial chapel.After the queen’s death, the royal family confirmed earlier this month that her casket would be “buried together” with the late Duke of Edinburgh.Philip, for his part, had died one year earlier of old age.

His family — including the long-reigning sovereign, their four children and eight grandchildren — attended an intimate funeral at Windsor Castle at the time.