With the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, we've been thinking a lot about the peculiarities of the royal funeral process. This week we're diving into a dark secret of one royal funeral...

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“1936 Secret is Out:Doctor Sped George V’s Death” by Joseph Lelyveld, NYT (1986)

“King George V was murdered, not euthanised” by Gerrick Adler ( the Guardian)

“The Death of George V” by Francis Watson- History Today

“The Funeral of King George V” the Royal Windsor Website

“Lying-in-State”- Parliament.uk

“Royal lying in state traditions endure a century of change” by Associated Press- NBC News

“What to know about the Queen’s lying in state in Westminster” by Sylvia Hui- AP News

“At least 250,000 people lined up to see Queen’s Coffin” by Sylvia Huir- AP News

“Expert Talks Royal Traditions, Etique ...