The Untold Truth Of The Queen Mother

It really seemed like the Queen Mother was going to live forever, but in April 2002, she died at 101 years old. In her wake, Great Britain held 10 days of national mourning. The Queen Mother died in her sleep, and although she had lived a very long life, the nation of Great Britain grieved their loss. 

As noted by The Washington Post at the time of her death, people lined the gate of Buckingham Palace, Clarence House, and Windsor Castle with flowers in her honor. The State Bell, located in St. Paul's Cathedral, rang for an hour to commemorate her life, and members of the public began signing "condolence books" in her memory. 

After her death, the pomp of royal funerals was in full effect. The Queen Mother lied in state from April 6 until April 9, a royal funeral was held at Westminster Abbey, and her body was then taken to the royal vault at Windsor. Her coffin was placed next to her husband's. She was, without question, a staple of British life, and her death marked the end of an era.