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

[@allanbarton]

Thank you very much indeed.

[@Chuck-Pat]

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

[@allanbarton]

Thank you, that is much appreciated.

[@SarahGreen523]

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.

[@Teddy_Bass]

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

[@kellydugas8214]

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]

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

[@WelshIron]

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"'.

[@cyndiroberts5922]

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

[@allanbarton]

Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching!

[@johnvsymons]

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]

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

[@robinmartz9052]

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

[@philipcorwin5989]

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!!!

[@pensnme]

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]

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

[@richardthompson9836]

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.

[@marilynmills2273]

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]

Much obliged! 😊 Thanks for watching

[@BelleDede01]

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

[@ludovica8221]

Awesome video.. so interesting!

[@allanbarton]

Thank you.

[@SamanthaW2023]

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

[@allanbarton]

My pleasure, thank you for commenting.

[@jeremiahlyleseditor437]

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

[@allanbarton]

My pleasure, thank you for your comment.

[@sweptashore]

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.

[@anthonyanderson2880]

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.

[@nicholaselder6522]

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).

[@jenniferdaulby5519]

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 🇦🇺 ❤

[@31Alden]

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

[@allanbarton]

My pleasure

[@31Alden]

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

[@kenkahre9262]

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

[@capilliformfish]

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]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the encouragement.

[@Unicorn-zb1mu]

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 .

[@bunnymomjulie6719]

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

[@nellyb.9340]

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

[@710MaryJane]

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]

Very happy to have been of assistance! Thank you.

[@SandalsMBJam]

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.

[@Massev6871]

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.

[@allieb4132]

absolutely FASCINATING. Thank you!

[@jacksimper5725]

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

[@juliemccabe6061]

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

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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.✌️🇭🇲

[@etrenham]

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 😊

[@edemontfort9482]

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.

[@winstonramroop3387]

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

[@sterlingodeaghaidh5086]

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.

[@foxnfrill]

"A tumbling stack of archbishops" I laughed

[@germaineboatwala-sidhva1079]

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

[@Zoydian]

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.

[@KimLion112]

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.

[@denisekuchmar6555]

Absolutely fascinating. Very respectfully produced.

[@allanbarton]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching.

[@chrismcpherson1204]

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

[@allanbarton]

My pleasure.

[@redhead1951]

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

[@luceaschild]

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

[@irenedemarco1354]

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

[@justadildeau]

Fascinating, this is right up my alley.

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

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

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[@allanbarton]

Thanks very much, glad you appreciated this!

[@lisaferrara8120]

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

[@macgyversmacbook1861]

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]

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

[@thatchicashel8437]

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]

I agree entirely .

[@davidtacy2293]

I totally agree. Prop me up next the juke box

[@elliewegman1846]

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.

[@andrelebel7148]

Thank you for an excellent description.

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

[@sunnin1671]

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

[@keonie]

This was beyond interesting, especially the artful details of the "anthropidal lead shell". I learned something new!!! Thank you.

[@allanbarton]

My pleasure!

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

[@allanbarton]

My pleasure!

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Recently found your channel .. so impressed. Incredible detail and presentation.

[@allanbarton]

Thank you very much! Glad you are enjoying my videos 😊

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@@allanbarton You are most welcome. 🙂

[@carolinewalker3106]

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

[@lorrainebowe9585]

I found this really interesting to watch too it was informative and simply put this is the first time I have seen one of your videos and I wasn't sure what a lead lined coffin was its interesting to learn that during the Tudor and Stuart dynasty the body's were treated like those similar to ancient Egypt I didnt know they did that to royalty

[@allanbarton]

It is fascinating.

[@dawnklug6986]

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

[@allanbarton]

You are most welcome!

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Marvelously fascinating. Great job as usual

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

[@IrishAnnie]

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

[@allanbarton]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kevinwaterman389]

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]

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.

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Jane Seymour died before her coronation.

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Fascinating video, thank you very much for creating it.

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

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Really Fascinating Allan.Thank you

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I really appreciate your talk. Such history!

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Cool. Very interesting seeing all of these

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This is fascinating!! Thank you!!!

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So Informative, Delighted watching this video!!

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

[@pennydreadful5217]

Really interesting thanks. I also liked the previous video about the Chapel tombs. I wouldn't spend a night In that Royal Vault for any money

[@allanbarton]

Me neither, it would give me the creeps, even though it is fascinating.

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Excellent, very informative and educational. Thank you

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Excellent comments and description,

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Fascinating video, thank you.

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"This process of evisceration dies out." Nice pun. :)

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

[@allanbarton]

Glad you enjoyed it

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That was so interesting! Tysm for sharing

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That was wildly informative. Thank you.

[@allanbarton]

Glad it was helpful!

[@michaelbedinger4121]

Great video, it is very interesting. One thing I have heard about lead lined coffins, is that they are air tight. No air gets in, no oder gets out. Thank you very much again.

[@allanbarton]

That's my understanding too.

[@michaelbedinger4121]

@@allanbarton Thank you very much for getting back to me, I really liked your presentation.

[@theblackpearl8632]

Only if the solder on all seams is rock solid. I used to work with welded pressure vessels and it is an art more than a science.

[@ZAV1944]

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.

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Absolutely fascinating - thank you.

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