Q: Jessica Ferguson - Derby, Derbyshire, UK
Where is the Queen's father, King George VI buried? Is he buried next to the Queen Mum at St. George's at Windsor Castle?
King George VI is buried in a memorial chapel named after him at St. George's Chapel, Windsor. The Queen Mother was buried with the late king after her funeral in April 2002. Princess Margaret is also interred with her mother and father in the private chapel within St. George's.
Q: Sue Acock - Tamworth
Why did Albert change his name when he became king to 'George'?
The full name of the late king was Albert Frederick Arthur George. He was known as Prince Albert before being created Duke of York and was often referred to within the family as 'Bertie'. After the abdication of his elder brother, King Edward VIII, the Duke of York decided that he would be crowned using the name 'George' so as to emphasise the link and continuity between his reign and that of his father, King George V. Even then, he was still very often referred to as 'Bertie' until his death in February 1952.
Q: Courtney - Glasgow, UK
Is the interval between the Accession and the Coronation of a monarch always a year and a half?
The gap between accession and coronation varies depending on the circumstances and there are no hard and fast rules on the matter. However, the period between the two events has been roughly equidistant over the last century at least. The Queen acceded the throne in February 1952 and was formally crowned in Westminster Abbey in June 1953.
Her father was crowned only six months after coming to the throne; however, King George VI was crowned in a ceremony that had originally been planned for his elder brother King Edward VIII, and the time between the accession of King Edward and his planned coronation was roughly a year and a half between January 1936 and the coronation date of May 1937. King George V acceded the throne in May 1910 and was crowned in June 1911, while King Edward VII was crowned after a short delay, in August 1902, having acceded the throne in January 1901.
Q: Alec - Swansea, Wales
Does the Royal Standard ever fly at half-mast? What happens when the Queen is in residence and there is a Royal Mourning, would the Union Jack fly at half-mast even though the Queen is in residence?
The Royal Standard never flies at half mast, as it symbolises the reigning king or queen. The British monarchy is often said to shift in a heartbeat; on the death of one monarch, a new reign is immediately begun, thus the phrase, 'the king is dead; long live the king.' As there is always at any given point in time a reigning monarch, the Royal Standard can never fly at half mast. In a time of mourning, the Union Jack flies at half mast when The Queen is not in residence. If The Queen is in residence, the Royal Standard continues to fly at full mast.
Q: Brian Poulsbo - WA, USA
Can you please tell me how I can write to Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince Harry. Thank you!
You should address all correspondence to the Office of The Prince of Wales, Clarence House, London.
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