Why is the Queen's Coffin Lined with Lead? The Queen’s coffin is made of strong English oak, lined with the lead - a traditional design for members of the Royal Family. The lead lining prevents air and moisture from building up inside the casket, slowing the decomposition process - crucial for a monarch who has spent a week lying in state above ground. Report by Sophie Braybrook https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQC1ma_PPF2_WAY4LgyOLRw Follow us for more royal news, history, and highlights: ♛ Subscribe to our brand new show, exclusive to Snapchat - https://story.snapchat.com/p/85f481bd-09c1-45ce-acee-b20e629524eb/1380105951844352 ♛ Subscribe to our YouTube channel (tap the bell icon and stay up to date with all the latest Royal videos!) - https://bit.ly/3jNBYZ7 ♛ Find us on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@royalfamilychannel ♛ Follow us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RoyalFamilyChannel ♛ Tweet with us! - https://twitter.com/RoyalFamilyITNP #shorts #royal #royalfamily #queen #queenelizabethii #sophiebraybrook