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A company of ceremonial Royal Guard troops had been positioned on either flank of the horse-drawn hearse, a Dietser flag draped over the coffin which was guarded by four soldiers pacing in unison. The royal cemetery was large but simple, guarded over several square turrets and walls of impossibly-old stone. The royal family stood adjacent to where the prince was to be interred: the king, his wife, and their only living son. The king and HRH Crown Prince Wilhelm were dressed in plain black suits, and the king's wife in a black gown and veil. Surrounding them was a large crowd, most prominently foreign monarchs and dignitaries. Outside of the yard's massive stone walls stood a massive group of onlookers, peering solemnly towards the advancing hearse.
As the horses stopped, the four adjacent soldiers lifted the coffin with no small amount of effort, stepping towards the grave. Chancellor Salset unfolded a sheet of paper and gave a long speech, detailing his sympathy for the royal family, noting that the nation was grieving with them. He was succeeded by the Vice-Chancellor, and then several members of the extended royal family, neither of whom had particularly much to say other than their expressions of sorrow. The Crown Prince, Wilhelm, neglected to speak, as did his royal father. After all had spoken, the priest stepped forth, draped in a plain white robe and with a wooden cross about his neck, and began to recite several passages from scripture, his hand resting on the flag-draped coffin. The commanding officer of the Royal Guard called out a command, and his troops swiveled 180 degrees and began to march off down the cobblestone path, the four pallbearers falling into line. The crowd began to disperse from their positions, several dignitaries approaching the royal family and speaking in hushed tones.
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