Who was the last monarch to be buried at Westminster Abbey?

King George II was the recipient in 1760, and his body lies in the Hanoverian burial vault under the central aisle of the Lady Chapel in Westminster Abbey beside his queen Caroline. The Hanoverian King, who died aged 76, was also the last monarch to be buried at the Abbey.



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Who are some of the most notable figures buried in the tombs of Westminster Abbey? A. Westminster Abbey is the last abode of many British monarchs, including Edward the Confessor and Elizabeth I, as well as well known figures such as Sir Isaac Newton and Charles Dickens.

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Westminster Abbey is the final resting place of 30 kings and queens starting with King Edward the Confessor whose magnificent shrine stands just behind the High Altar. Henry III, who built the church you see today, is buried near him.

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The last king to have his funeral there was George II on 11 November 1760, and even though this was technically a 'private funeral', thereafter more private – though still very public – ceremonies have taken place at St George's Chapel, Windsor, instead.

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Hawking's remains were buried on Friday beneath a sunlit arch, between those of Darwin and Newton, at a memorial service at Westminster Abbey.

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Lisa Levinson, head of communications at the Natural Diamond Council, has told Metro: 'Her Majesty is an incredibly humble woman at heart who is unlikely to be dressed in anything but her simple Welsh gold wedding band to rest and a pair of pearl earrings. '

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King Charles' funeral will take place ~nine days after his death (the Queen's was held 11 days after her death), and then he will be laid to rest in the royal vault in King George VI Memorial Chapel at Windsor Castle.

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