Who carried Thatchers coffin?
Death and funeral of Margaret Thatcher
| Margaret Thatcher’s coffin being carried up the steps of St Paul’s Cathedral | |
|---|---|
| Date | 11:00, 17 April 2013 (BST) (funeral service) |
| Type | Ceremonial funeral |
| Participants | Elizabeth II Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh John Major Tony Blair Gordon Brown David Cameron |
| Burial | Royal Hospital Chelsea |
What date was Margaret Thatchers funeral?
September 28, 2013
Margaret Thatcher/Date of burial
Is Thatcher still dead?
April 8, 2013
Margaret Thatcher/Date of death
Did the Queen cry at her mother’s funeral?
No, the Queen did not cry at the funeral of her mother, with the ruling monarch known for her ability to stay rigid and professional during public appearances. The Queen famously shed a tear when she attended the decommissioning of the Royal Yacht Britannia during a ceremony in Portsmouth in 1997.
Is Margaret Thatcher the sister of Queen Elizabeth?
Thatcher and Elizabeth were born six months apart Born Margaret Hilda Roberts in Grantham, England, on October 13, 1925, Thatcher was just six months older than Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, who was born in London on April 21, 1926.
Will Thatcher’s funeral be a’ceremonial service’?
^ Wright, Oliver (12 April 2013). “Funeral will be a ‘ceremonial’ service in line with Baroness Thatcher’s wishes”. The Independent. London. Archived from the original on 12 April 2013.
Is this a state funeral for Margaret Thatcher?
“Margaret Thatcher: This is a state funeral, and that’s a mistake”. The Telegraph. London. Archived from the original on 21 September 2017. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
Where was Thatcher’s funeral procession held?
The funeral cortège commenced at the Houses of Parliament, where Thatcher’s coffin had lain overnight in the Chapel of St Mary Undercroft beneath St Stephen’s Hall at the Palace of Westminster. The funeral procession was as follows:
How were invitations to Thatcher’s funerals decided?
Invitations were decided by the Thatcher family and their representatives, together with the government and the Conservative Party. The guest list included her family and friends; former colleagues, including former British Cabinet members; and personal staff who worked closely with her.