Security concerns led to a last-minute change in how Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin was transported after her death in Scotland in 2022, royal sources have revealed.
Originally, the late monarch’s body was to be brought to London via the royal train — a long-standing symbol of British tradition — but the plan was scrapped due to fears over safety and crowd control.
The revelation comes amid renewed public scrutiny of the royal family’s finances and use of public assets.
A media investigation last year sparked outrage after exposing how royal estates were earning millions from tenants, including the National Health Service (NHS), charities, and private individuals, while enjoying broad tax exemptions unavailable to most UK landowners.
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Critics say this highlights a troubling contrast: as ordinary Britons struggle with soaring living costs and underfunded public services, royal properties continue to benefit from lucrative leases and generous tax treatment.
Buckingham Palace has refused to comment on the specific allegations but maintains that its financial affairs are handled legally and ethically.
The controversy has intensified ongoing debates about the monarchy’s role and cost in modern Britain, especially as King Charles III attempts to modernize the royal image following Queen Elizabeth’s reign.