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, Etiquette ahead of Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral” ABC7 Chicago

“What Britain’s Royal Family Wears to Queen’s Funeral will be Dictated by Tradition” by PTI, The Indian Express

“Families Waiting for Justice in Funeral Home Case” by Libby Cunningham, CNHI news

"How did George V Really Die?" by Meg Matthias- Britannica