The plans for Winston Churchill’s state funeral had to be revised several times because Churchill outlived several intended pallbearers.

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Operation Hope Not Planning for the funeral of Winston Churchill began after the prime minister had a major stroke in 1953. The incident at a party at Downing Street was kept secret by the family. Queen Elizabeth II was among the few who were informed. It was the Queen who insisted that a funeral plan […]

The plans for Winston Churchill’s state funeral had to be revised several times because Churchill outlived several intended pallbearers. Read More »