When was the last state funeral in the UK?
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe Queen's funeral has been confirmed for Monday 19 September, but the last state funeral in the UK took place back in 1965.
The Queen's husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, who died in April 2021, was given a royal ceremonial funeral, rather than a state funeral.
He had indicated a wish for minimal "fuss" and did not lie in state, while the Queen mother did lie in state, but similarly had a royal ceremonial funeral.
On January 30, 1965 a state funeral was held for Sir Winston Churchill. There have been no other state funerals since then. READ MORE: Queen lying in state - official guidance and everything you need to know if you want to pay your respects Before Churchill, a state funeral was given to the Queen’s father, King George VI, on February 15, 1952.
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