100 years ago today: two funerals feature in today’s
newspaper. The first is that of of
Joseph Chamberlain – described as being a “simple ceremony”. The second; that of the Archduke and his wife
caused some upset amongst the aristocracy due to the simple plans for the
burial (caused by the Duchess being of much lesser rank than her husband). Just as the service was starting, “a terrible
storm commenced” preventing the coffins being taken to the Castle of Arstetten
and the service took place in the railway station waiting room. The storm recommenced “with increased
violence” as the service ended.
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