Can the King of England attend funerals?

Question

According to the BBC series "The Tudors", King Henry VIII didn't attend his sister's funeral because people would imagine the King's death and it was considered treason. Was this true? Is it still true today? Thanks!

Answer 1

Yes of course. However when refering to Henry V111 he did exactly as he wanted and beheaded who he wanted.

It's definitly not true today it would be unheard of for a King or Queen not to attend their siblings funeral.

Answer 2

there is no king of england.

Answer 3

the Tudors was not historically accurate.

it showed Henry Fitzroy dying at the age of 3 when in fact he died at 17 (and at the time of his death, King Henry VIII was trying to prove him as legitimate so he could inherit the throne)

see below link, paying particular attention to "departures from history" section in the tudors link

here is a extract "The character of Henry's sister, called "Princess Margaret" in the series, is actually a composite of his two sisters: the life events of his youngest sister, Princess Mary Tudor, coupled with the name of his eldest sister, Margaret Tudor (to avoid confusion with Henry's daughter, Mary I of England)."

Answer 4

There are two stories in thi sregard:

He didn't want people to see him crying.

And

Others said He hated his sister since she was opposing his second marriage

Answer 5

The Tudors thought a lot of things, but as far as I know the Queen attends State funerals, I'm pretty sure she attended the funeral of the Queen Mother.

Answer 6

I am not impressed with the series the Tudors, in this series Henry v111 sister married the king of Portugal in *real life* she marries the King of France

I would not put much "stock" in this series--

The queen went to Dianna's funeral

Answer 7

do you mean his own...?

Answer 8

The king can do what he wants.  Its good to be king!

Answer 9

I don't know about back then, but for a long long time we've only had a Queen, who does attend funerals. I guess when we do get a King, he'll be allowed to go to them.