The funeral music was still playing. People who had just walked out of the church were watching as the coffin, draped with the flag of Draleon, was slowly lowered into the dug grave by the pallbearers.
The atmosphere was solemn and dignified, mournful yet touching. However, by the King's side at the front, Queen Diana was nowhere to be seen. Now six months pregnant, Queen Diana had been advised not to attend the ceremony. Not because of superstition, but out of consideration for the health and emotions of the pregnant queen, as a funeral could negatively impact her and the child's well-being.
Aside from Miss Galina and His Majesty the King, other people from the Cavendish Family that Shard knew were also present. Lecia stood relatively forward, right behind Shard and Miss Galina. Angelina, on the other hand, was standing further back with her three sisters, Her Highness Alice, Her Highness Eilina, and Her Highness Anastasia.
