Royal watchers of a certain age likely remember Princess Diana's funeral in September 1997, which was watched by billions (yep, billions) of viewers around the globe. At the center of the pomp and circumstance was the curious site of eight full-grown men struggling to carry Diana's coffin. Why was it so heavy? And will Prince Philip's coffin also be unusually heavy? The answer, it turns out, is a common one when you're dealing with the royal family: it's traditional. But behind that tradition is some sound science. Here's why most royal family members are buried in coffins lined with lead. #PrincessDiana #Royals #RoyalFamily Read Full Article: https://www.grunge.com/381939/why-members-of-the-royal-family-are-buried-in-coffins-lined-with-lead/