British Royal Crypt built deep below St. George VI, with a depth of about 5m. This is a stone-lined cellar, with dimensions said to be 8.5 m x 21.3 m.Inside the tomb There is enough space to hold 44 coffins. 32 coffins are arranged on shelves close to the wall, while the remaining 12 coffins will lie in the middle.Its entrance has an iron gate that is usually closed. When the ceremony takes place in the main hall, a floor slab inside the chapel, where the coffin is placed, will be raised. After the ceremony, the coffin will be lowered via an electric lift.The coffin was then moved through a 15 m long underground corridor before being taken into the crypt by staff. King George III built the Royal Crypt in 1804. The work was completed 6 years later.For decades, the royal crypt has been a temporary resting place for royal family members before choosing a suitable burial place. King George III was the first monarch to be buried in the crypt in 1820.British Royal Crypt is a place where tourists are not allowed to visit, although visitors can still visit St. George often attended ceremonies here.This makes many people curious about some of the secrets inside the cellar such as the environment and atmosphere inside the cellar.Some sources said that inside the tomb there will likely be certain odors, although only those who preserve the vault will know the specifics.However, the royal family always has measures to preserve the body and slow down decomposition.Preserving the room to avoid odors will maintain solemnity when receiving or moving the coffin. This also ensures convenience for those working to preserve the tomb. Photo: AP, IT.
British Royal Crypt built deep below St. George VI, with a depth of about 5m. This is a stone-lined cellar, with dimensions said to be 8.5 m x 21.3 m.
Inside the tomb There is enough space to hold 44 coffins. 32 coffins are arranged on shelves close to the wall, while the remaining 12 coffins will lie in the middle.
Its entrance has an iron gate that is usually closed. When the ceremony takes place in the main hall, a floor slab inside the chapel, where the coffin is placed, will be raised. After the ceremony, the coffin will be lowered via an electric lift.
The coffin was then moved through a 15 m long underground corridor before being taken into the crypt by staff. King George III built the Royal Crypt in 1804. The work was completed 6 years later.
For decades, the royal crypt has been a temporary resting place for royal family members before choosing a suitable burial place. King George III was the first monarch to be buried in the crypt in 1820.
British Royal Crypt is a place where tourists are not allowed to visit, although visitors can still visit St. George often attended ceremonies here.
This makes many people curious about some of the secrets inside the cellar such as the environment and atmosphere inside the cellar.
Some sources said that inside the tomb there will likely be certain odors, although only those who preserve the vault will know the specifics.
However, the royal family always has measures to preserve the body and slow down decomposition.
Preserving the room to avoid odors will maintain solemnity when receiving or moving the coffin. This also ensures convenience for those working to preserve the tomb. Photo: AP, IT.
