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The result was: promoted by Theleekycauldron (talk21:44, 14 September 2022 (UTC)[reply]

  • ... that Leverton & Sons were given the coffin of Elizabeth II when they were appointed funeral directors to the Royal Household in 1991? Source: " Ils ont hérité des cercueils de la reine et du duc d'Édimbourg des anciens entrepreneurs funèbres en 1991" which I translate as:"They inherited the coffins of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh from the old funeral directors in 1991." from: Média, Prisma. "Le saviez-vous ? Le prince Philip a fait construire son cercueil il y a plus de 30 ans - Gala". Gala.fr (in French). Retrieved 10 September 2022. also: "It is thought the Queen’s casket was made by Henry Smith in Battersea and was inherited by Leverton." from: Kirby, Dean (8 September 2022). "What happens after the Queen's death, from period of mourning to lying in state and funeral". inews.co.uk. Retrieved 10 September 2022.

Created by Dumelow (talk). Self-nominated at 09:44, 10 September 2022 (UTC).[reply]