The Queen's Lead-Lined Coffin: A History of Royal Coffins from the Tudors to the Hanoverians

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The British royal family follows a very strict set of traditions in their burial practices. In this video, I explore what is meant by the term 'lead-lined coffin', by looking at the historical evidence for the coffins of the English and British monarchs from the reign of Henry Tudor through to the early nineteenth century
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  • @allanbarton
    @allanbarton Жыл бұрын

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  • @jmiluminado
    @jmiluminado5 ай бұрын

    The tone of voice and command of English language of the narrator is admirable!!! Seriously, intelligent talk without sounding snob. I am impressed!

  • @allanbarton

    @allanbarton

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much indeed.

  • @Chuck-Pat
    @Chuck-Pat Жыл бұрын

    As a retired American casket manufacturer/ distributor representative, this was expertly presented that leaves little to one’s imagination!

  • @allanbarton

    @allanbarton

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, that is much appreciated.

  • @philipcorwin5989
    @philipcorwin5989 Жыл бұрын

    Im a southern bread country boy who lives in Buckingham Virginia in the United States and Im going to miss the Queen. Just a Beautiful person with a Beautiful soul. Many prayers for her and her family!!!

  • @macgyversmacbook1861
    @macgyversmacbook1861 Жыл бұрын

    I’m a daughter of a mortician and embalming has got to be the most disrespectful thing you can do to a dead body in my honest opinion, but you explained it well and without being too gross

  • @allanbarton

    @allanbarton

    Жыл бұрын

    It is deeply horrible, I'm all for burial that is as natural as possible.

  • @thatchicashel8437

    @thatchicashel8437

    11 ай бұрын

    As a former mortician who left the field, this was one of my biggest reasons. I completely stand behind green burial, not upselling grieving families, and taking death back home. Many funeral homes are owned by large corporations now. Death has become so industrialized, and impersonal. I’ve told everyone that I care about to refuse embalming. It’s a violent process, and is very unnecessary. It was understand for President Lincoln when he was on the train from DC to Springfield IL. But for normal person, it’s not. Proper cooling, a bit of makeup if needed, is all that’s really needed for a viewing. I’ve told my family to put me in the casket and close the lid please. ❤

  • @stephenhickman304

    @stephenhickman304

    11 ай бұрын

    I agree entirely .

  • @davidtacy2293

    @davidtacy2293

    11 ай бұрын

    I totally agree. Prop me up next the juke box

  • @elliewegman1846

    @elliewegman1846

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you @macgivermacbook. Truth at last! I'm very uncomfortable with autopsy, I do understand the need at times, but crikey it's a cruel thing. My beautiful brilliant son. I could see the line under his forehead of the skull cut. He had blood in the corner of his mouth..(why? was not an accident) went to put my hand on his chest and it sunk down. The horror, the cruelty never leaves.

  • @Teddy_Bass
    @Teddy_Bass Жыл бұрын

    Since the passing of the Queen,I can’t get enough of all the history now.

  • @cyndiroberts5922
    @cyndiroberts5922 Жыл бұрын

    No nightmares here Allan just enjoyment. I am not British but I mourn the Queens passing and watched her funeral from Calif.

  • @allanbarton

    @allanbarton

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching!

  • @SarahGreen523
    @SarahGreen523 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely fascinating!! I admit after hearing Queen Elizabeth II was buried in a lead lined coffin that I was very curious about such an old practice still being used. Now I understand the tradition.

  • @pensnme
    @pensnme Жыл бұрын

    I can't imagine arranging plans for your coffin 30 years ago. Wills and funeral arrangements, life insurance policies etc are such morbid, yet essential, topics to discuss. I was 10 when the plans for her coffin was decided on.

  • @allanbarton

    @allanbarton

    Жыл бұрын

    I suppose it is practical, but it is a strange thing to contemplate.

  • @johnvsymons
    @johnvsymons Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for such a detailed and informative program. It's interesting to me to learn about how different civilizations prepare their dead for their "afterlife" as it shows a bit about their beliefs.

  • @allanbarton

    @allanbarton

    Жыл бұрын

    Isn't it fascinating, there are so many cultural similarities too.

  • @kellydugas8214
    @kellydugas8214 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so kindly for your commentary, details, and everything else! Condolences to all of the UK on HM The Queen's Passing. The World has lost its Granny.

  • @bevinboulder5039
    @bevinboulder5039 Жыл бұрын

    Who knew that the later Stuarts had the equivalent of canopic jars. Fascinating video!

  • @WelshIron
    @WelshIron Жыл бұрын

    This excellent and informative video reminded me of a limerick I heard/read, I cant recall which, when I was a t school. 'There once was a man named Fred, who awoke in his coffin of lead, "It's cosy enough" he replied with a huff, "But I wasn't aware I was dead"'.

  • @robinmartz9052
    @robinmartz9052 Жыл бұрын

    I watched the entire funeral and was awestruck . It was beautiful. Thanks for the info.

  • @anthonyanderson2880
    @anthonyanderson288011 ай бұрын

    That was an incredibly interesting video to watch, thankyou. In 2020 we were in Dublin (we are from Western Australia) and we took a tour beneath the church of St Michel (I think) and the coffins under there were draped in the same red velvet only where they had broken open at the corners you could see old dried legs and feet poking out a bit. There is also a terrific crypt where there is the mummified body of a nun, a crusader and one other that I don’t recall. I find this subject fascinating.

  • @jenniferdaulby5519
    @jenniferdaulby5519 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the fascinating video. I must admit to being concerned about the condition of our Queen's body, considering it had been (seemingly) unrefrigerated for 10days. You've now put my mind at rest with the descriptions of the coffin. Best wishes from Australia 🇦🇺 ❤

  • @richardthompson9836
    @richardthompson9836 Жыл бұрын

    This is undoubtedly the most in-depth analysis on this topic that I have ever seen. Your dedicated research, clear presentation, and remarkable illustrations, held me captive. Thanks from a subscriber in Florida.

  • @BelleDede01
    @BelleDede01 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for such a detailed video. I did wonder why it took so many pallbearers and why they seemed to struggle. Now I know because of you. Great content and great information. Thanks from Canada

  • @jeremiahlyleseditor437
    @jeremiahlyleseditor437 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the work you did on this. Not much of this history in the public eye anywhere.

  • @allanbarton

    @allanbarton

    Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure, thank you for your comment.

  • @marilynmills2273
    @marilynmills2273 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for a very interesting and informative video on a topic I really hadn’t thought about before. Thank you also for giving the more macabre details in a plain and sensible manner without too much unnecessary gore.

  • @allanbarton

    @allanbarton

    Жыл бұрын

    Much obliged! 😊 Thanks for watching

  • @nellyb.9340
    @nellyb.9340 Жыл бұрын

    Allan- I live in London and I’m very grateful for the education in Royal burial; I believe that it’s important that as a British person I know about the heritage and traditions. Without your channel I don’t think that I’d know what I know because you make it easier for me to access and you tell me facts and educate me on information that I don’t get from mainstream media. Thank you

  • @nicholaselder6522
    @nicholaselder6522 Жыл бұрын

    The parish I served in as a curate had the winter quarters of a number of Showground (fairground) families. Funerals are traditionally a splendid affair, with folk coming from afar to participate. And the (oblong) casket MUST be lead lined - demanding a lot from the family members as bearers, and from the Undertakers who lower it into the grave. Thank you for your fascinating videos (& The Antiquary, which is a monthly treasure trove).

  • @SamanthaW2023
    @SamanthaW2023 Жыл бұрын

    Great information and input - thank you 👏👏👏🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

  • @allanbarton

    @allanbarton

    Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure, thank you for commenting.

  • @kenkahre9262
    @kenkahre9262 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. After so many years of wondering what exactly "lead lined" meant, now I know.

  • @Unicorn-zb1mu
    @Unicorn-zb1mu Жыл бұрын

    New subscriber , I had no idea that Royalty weren’t buried in the ground . It’s fascinating. They are still there hundreds of years later .

  • @SandalsMBJam
    @SandalsMBJam Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video. I'm in the U.S.A., and was definitely curious about what the vault looked like. And how they differed from America's.

  • @ludovica8221
    @ludovica8221 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video.. so interesting!

  • @allanbarton

    @allanbarton

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @sweptashore
    @sweptashore Жыл бұрын

    Fascinating to learn the traditions and processes involved, as well as to see examples of how that work has (or hasn't) survived over time.

  • @Zoydian
    @Zoydian Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for another great video. I couldn't make myself to watch the Queen's funeral; to me she had always been there and her passing hit me hard. It felt as if the last true English monarch had come to pass, leaving a vacant spot behind that nobody will be able to fill.

  • @Massev6871
    @Massev6871 Жыл бұрын

    Very interesting. It has always amazed me that Henry viii never had a tomb and his coffin was layed beside Queen Jane's at Windsor.

  • @sterlingodeaghaidh5086
    @sterlingodeaghaidh5086 Жыл бұрын

    Something to touch on, is the unique British style coffin you guys use, the Lancastershire as is called in my circles. Their a single piece sided coffin that is bent around the base as opposed to fasceted coffins that are typically mitered. Its quite interesting to learn about. Also, interesting how the old practice of embalming is way different from how its done now.

  • @edemontfort9482
    @edemontfort9482 Жыл бұрын

    Very interesting in detailed. It shows the care and respect given to those royals through the centuries but it also reminds us that nothing lasts forever.

  • @31Alden
    @31Alden Жыл бұрын

    Utterly fascinating. I’m learning so much. Thank you very much, Allan.

  • @allanbarton

    @allanbarton

    Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure

  • @31Alden

    @31Alden

    Жыл бұрын

    @@allanbarton I just shared this video with my brother after telling him about it.

  • @capilliformfish
    @capilliformfish Жыл бұрын

    So happy to have discovered your channel! Thank you so much for taking the time to do this phenomenal video! I also enjoyed the one about the Royal Vault, which deservedly has so many views. 😊

  • @allanbarton

    @allanbarton

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the encouragement.

  • @bunnymomjulie6719
    @bunnymomjulie6719 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for going into so much detail. Loved learning the history of this practice!

  • @jacksimper5725
    @jacksimper5725 Жыл бұрын

    This randomly came up and I`m glad I watched it . The detail of photos with insightful information are on par excellence .. Thank you .now subscribed

  • @ruthmuran1244
    @ruthmuran1244 Жыл бұрын

    It may seem morbidbut many P see ople like myself ars interested in the history of things and the way in which things are done.So thank you for being so very to informative and in such a respectful manner.✌️🇭🇲

  • @710MaryJane
    @710MaryJane Жыл бұрын

    Mr. Barton, thank you so very much for sharing this very pertinent information regarding the method of burial coffins for Royals. You answered all the questions I had in mind. 😊❤

  • @allanbarton

    @allanbarton

    Жыл бұрын

    Very happy to have been of assistance! Thank you.

  • @KimLion112
    @KimLion1124 ай бұрын

    This is very interesting. I have always heard about the led lined coffins, but I did not know that it was done that way in the early days. I wonder why Diana. Princess of Wales had a led lined coffin if she was going into the ground.

  • @allieb4132
    @allieb41325 ай бұрын

    absolutely FASCINATING. Thank you!

  • @kevinwaterman389
    @kevinwaterman389 Жыл бұрын

    I understand how the next person in line becomes King or Queen upon the death of the current one. However can you explain more about the Coronation, where the coronation happens many months later is this just a celebration? What happens if the new King or Queen should die before their coronation? Has this ever happened in the past?

  • @allanbarton

    @allanbarton

    Жыл бұрын

    I am going to make a series of videos on the coronation - which is a consecration and ordination of a sort. The coronation is intended to confirm the sovereign's reign and strengthen them for service, but it doesn't change their legal status as monarch.

  • @nohandle62

    @nohandle62

    11 ай бұрын

    Jane Seymour died before her coronation.

  • @etrenham
    @etrenham Жыл бұрын

    Thankyou so much for your fantastic telling of Royal burials and what was done. I am totally new to your channel (as of today )and already find it so informative. I don’t know how I landed on this site but I’m glad I did and will continue to eagerly watch 😊

  • @chrismcpherson1204
    @chrismcpherson1204 Жыл бұрын

    Very interesting! Thank you for uploading this vidio it was well done and educational.

  • @allanbarton

    @allanbarton

    Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure.

  • @juliemccabe6061
    @juliemccabe6061 Жыл бұрын

    So interesting! Who would have thought that coffins could be so beautiful?!

  • @winstonramroop3387
    @winstonramroop3387 Жыл бұрын

    Quite revealing & educational. Great explanations with the use of photos. Thanks for uploading !

  • @germaineboatwala-sidhva1079
    @germaineboatwala-sidhva1079 Жыл бұрын

    What an amazing video this is! I loved every detail that explained the processes and manner of burials. Thanks for sharing this!

  • @irenedemarco1354
    @irenedemarco1354 Жыл бұрын

    So interesting, thank you so much for sharing... Funerary Crypts are fascinating places, so rich in history...

  • @smurfmissus3846
    @smurfmissus3846 Жыл бұрын

    What a fountain of knowledge you are, Allan! It’s a pleasure to learn all these quirky facts from you 😊

  • @milliegateley8862
    @milliegateley8862 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Allen, love that I found your channel, no nightmares here but satisfied my curiosities. Great historic info, thank you.

  • @sharoncarter4086
    @sharoncarter4086 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for such interesting information. You're brilliant at giving us all the facts and keeps my attention right untill the end. More please!!!

  • @luceaschild
    @luceaschild Жыл бұрын

    This was the most interesting video of the week. Thank you for sharing! Very informative, and not grotesque at all.

  • @heartnsoullife5188
    @heartnsoullife5188 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video Allan, very informative. Thanks for sharing your knowledge 😊

  • @justadildeau
    @justadildeau Жыл бұрын

    Fascinating, this is right up my alley.

  • @andrelebel7148
    @andrelebel7148 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for an excellent description.

  • @AliceandMeTV
    @AliceandMeTV Жыл бұрын

    Now this is what I've been searching for. Thank you for a great video

  • @carolinewalker3106
    @carolinewalker3106 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you such a fascinating video , the silk covered coffins are exquisite.

  • @foxnfrill
    @foxnfrill Жыл бұрын

    "A tumbling stack of archbishops" I laughed

  • @redhead1951
    @redhead1951 Жыл бұрын

    No nightmares, LOL. I enjoyed this segment, very informative.

  • @cayres1955
    @cayres1955 Жыл бұрын

    Marvelously fascinating. Great job as usual

  • @jacquilucquin8206
    @jacquilucquin8206 Жыл бұрын

    Wow that was so fascinating !! Lots of great, thoroughly detailed info... THANK YOU!!

  • @queenelizabethejames
    @queenelizabethejames Жыл бұрын

    Great information very helpful, much appreciated 🎉🎉🇬🇧🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @pauloroarty1799
    @pauloroarty1799 Жыл бұрын

    Really Fascinating Allan.Thank you

  • @janiebean1390
    @janiebean1390 Жыл бұрын

    Fascinating video, thank you very much for creating it.

  • @PotooBurd
    @PotooBurd4 ай бұрын

    This is so informative! Great job, fantastic reporting!🌻🌼🐝 Keep it up 🙌

  • @allanbarton

    @allanbarton

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks very much, glad you appreciated this!

  • @cat0282
    @cat0282 Жыл бұрын

    I appreciate the details given in this video. Thank you for it.

  • @denisekuchmar6555
    @denisekuchmar6555 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely fascinating. Very respectfully produced.

  • @allanbarton

    @allanbarton

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching.

  • @speciallion1135
    @speciallion1135 Жыл бұрын

    Very interesting & fascinating indeed. Thank you very much for making & posting the video. ⚰️⚰️🪦

  • @sunnin1671
    @sunnin1671 Жыл бұрын

    This is so interesting!!!! Thank you for this detailed description!! ❤️ from Texas

  • @IrishAnnie
    @IrishAnnieАй бұрын

    This is a fascinating part of history! Thank you for sharing! I really enjoyed this segment with your wonderful narrative.

  • @allanbarton

    @allanbarton

    Ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @tamfrommiami
    @tamfrommiami Жыл бұрын

    So Informative, Delighted watching this video!!

  • @MissouriPenny
    @MissouriPenny Жыл бұрын

    So very interesting and I could listen to your voice all day long .thankyou and love from Arkansas USA 🇺🇸 ❤️

  • @esperanzahernandez5515
    @esperanzahernandez5515 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing & wonderful to learn about this! Thamks! 😮

  • @randybourdon2791
    @randybourdon2791 Жыл бұрын

    Always great to learn something new Allan, interesting video.

  • @mareenorth8790
    @mareenorth8790 Жыл бұрын

    That was so interesting! Tysm for sharing

  • @chrisp1977
    @chrisp1977 Жыл бұрын

    Fascinating video, thank you.

  • @winstonpoplin
    @winstonpoplin Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for creating this for us all to come together for the sake of learning and history.

  • @travellingunderpants
    @travellingunderpants Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Allan! Great video! Liked and subscribed !!! 👍

  • @Joyce-dy6bo
    @Joyce-dy6bo11 ай бұрын

    You explain this so well. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

  • @allanbarton

    @allanbarton

    11 ай бұрын

    My pleasure!

  • @edwardsfamilychannel5807
    @edwardsfamilychannel5807 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for answering so many questions

  • @dawnklug6986
    @dawnklug6986 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this marvelous and informative information. I had been wondering about this subject for many years.

  • @allanbarton

    @allanbarton

    Жыл бұрын

    You are most welcome!

  • @patriciaanderson6975
    @patriciaanderson6975 Жыл бұрын

    I really appreciate your talk. Such history!

  • @lindagomez3114
    @lindagomez3114 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the information. Very cool

  • @joypalmer7616
    @joypalmer7616 Жыл бұрын

    Cool. Very interesting seeing all of these

  • @jeffreyhoadley5697
    @jeffreyhoadley56973 ай бұрын

    That was wildly informative. Thank you.

  • @allanbarton

    @allanbarton

    3 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @normayu
    @normayu Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing !

  • @babykat1969
    @babykat1969 Жыл бұрын

    This video answered a lot of questions for me. Thank you. God rest the Queen 👑

  • @lisaferrara8120
    @lisaferrara8120 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful detailed explanation of burial practices of royals, past and present. Thank you for taking the time to do this.

  • @ZAV1944
    @ZAV19449 ай бұрын

    11:16 President Abraham Lincolns coffin was some what similar to this, It was covered in black velvet, the studding and other furniture was of silver, and it was lined with lead. The lead lining actually helped to thwart an attempted grave robbery by a gang of counterfeiters who had planned to hold Lincoln's body for ransom in exchange for one of their engravers, however the would be grave robbers(two of whom were government informants) were idiots and did not plan for how to remove the coffin which weighed nearly a quarter-ton from the cemetery grounds.

  • @lesmoor001
    @lesmoor001 Жыл бұрын

    tremendous amount of detail thanks

  • @Brian-L
    @Brian-L Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant description of the history. Thanks for sharing these details.

  • @allanbarton

    @allanbarton

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it

  • @aprilj1838
    @aprilj1838 Жыл бұрын

    This is fascinating!! Thank you!!!

  • @gracemorningstar396
    @gracemorningstar396 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the interesting information on this video.

  • @mountainmantararua8824
    @mountainmantararua8824 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent, very informative and educational. Thank you

  • @blorac9869
    @blorac9869 Жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed, TYVM!

  • @debbiecruz569
    @debbiecruz569 Жыл бұрын

    Very informative and interesting. Thanks so much for the video!

  • @cathlynstalcup3795
    @cathlynstalcup3795 Жыл бұрын

    Extremely interesting and detailed description. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I have now subscribed Ames am on to your next post.

  • @Tatortot318
    @Tatortot3187 ай бұрын

    Enjoyed it, answered many questions one would have never asked.

  • @marilyngatchalian2423
    @marilyngatchalian2423 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this video 👍👍👍

  • @ultracurious
    @ultracurious Жыл бұрын

    You answered the questions I had, thank you very much.

  • @dianadoos1944
    @dianadoos1944 Жыл бұрын

    That again was so informative, thank you

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