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LYING-IN-STATE [4 records]

Record 1 2024-03-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Funeral Services
  • Official Ceremonies
DEF

[A] ceremonial tradition whereby the remains of the deceased rest on view, with a vigil, to allow official dignitaries as well as members of the public to pay their final respects.

CONT

The Queen's lying in state. The Queen will lie in state in Westminster Hall for about four days before her funeral, allowing members of the public to file past and pay their respects.

OBS

In Canada, the body of a deceased government official, such as a prime minister, for whom a state funeral is ordered usually lies in state in the Centre Block of the Parliament buildings. The lying-in-state could also take place in a provincial government building in the case of the death of a provincial government official.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pompes funèbres
  • Cérémonies officielles
DEF

[...] tradition cérémonielle selon laquelle la dépouille du défunt est exposée, et accompagnée d'un détachement de veille, pour permettre aux dignitaires et au public de lui rendre un dernier hommage.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Pompas fúnebres
  • Ceremonias oficiales
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Record 2 2024-03-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Funeral Services
  • Official Ceremonies
DEF

Be laid in a public place of honour before burial.

OBS

In Canada, the body of a deceased government official, such as a prime minister, for whom a state funeral is ordered usually lies in state in the Centre Block of the Parliament buildings. The lying-in-state could also take place in a provincial government building in the case of the death of a provincial government official.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pompes funèbres
  • Cérémonies officielles
CONT

Des milliers de personnes se sont réunies au Centre Bell, à Montréal, parfois plusieurs heures à l'avance, pour rendre un dernier hommage à Guy Lafleur. Le légendaire hockeyeur repose en chapelle ardente dimanche et lundi.

Spanish

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Record 3 2023-01-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Funeral Services
DEF

A chamber prepared for the lying-in-state of a great personage, and lit up with candles, torches, etc.

OBS

The term "chapelle ardente" refers to the candles that are lighted around the catafalque.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pompes funèbres
DEF

Lieu généralement éclairé de cierges, aménagé pour accueillir le corps d'un défunt avant la cérémonie funéraire.

OBS

Il est de coutume que la dépouille d'un personnage d'importance soit exposée en chapelle ardente.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Pompas fúnebres
DEF

Cámara donde se vela un cadáver o se le tributan honras.

OBS

capilla ardiente: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, explica que una "capilla ardiente", al tratarse de un lugar y no de un acto, se instala, se dispone, se abre..., pero no se celebra ni tiene lugar.

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Record 4 2022-09-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Military Titles
  • Security
OBS

The personal bodyguard of the sovereign of England, in continuous existence since they were established by King Henry VII in 1485.

OBS

Yeomen of the Guard take part in the annual Royal Maundy Service; the State Opening of Parliament; the Epiphany Service in the Chapel Royal at St James's Palace; all investitures and summer Garden Parties at Buckingham Palace; the installation of Knights of the Garter in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle; the investiture of The Prince of Wales; and at the coronations, lying-in-state, and funeral of the Sovereign.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations militaires diverses
  • Sécurité
OBS

[...] créés par Henri VII en 1485 [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Denominaciones militares varias
  • Seguridad
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