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| Picture No | 10823992 |
| Date | 11th November 1920 |
| Description | Lowering the body of Unknown Warior to the ground 1920 |
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The scene in Westminster Abbey as the coffin of The Unknown Warrior is lowered onto bars above the open grave, during the burial service. The coffin is shrouded with the 'Padre's Flag', which went through the war on the Western Front. On top of the coffin have been places a steel helmet, side-arms and the King's wreath. King George V is standing at the head of the grave, and behind him the Princes, and behind them statesmen and others in the distinguished congregation. To the left are Queen Mary, The Queen Mother (Alexandra), the Queen of Spain, and Princess Mary. The service was conducted by the Dean of Westminster, seen here facing the grave in the foreground.
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| Source | Drawing by Fortunino Matania in 'The Sphere', 20 November 1920, pages 4 & 5 |
| Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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