The main gates were temporarily opened for the funeral. It would only be for one day, then the king’s body would be buried under the castle. He’s been dead for more than a week so it’s imperative that he’s given due process as soon as possible. His body was anointed and displayed at the main hall, guarded by a group of knights. The royal couple, the prince and the princess, led the mourning. It’s a sad day for the whole kingdom and the people slowly trickled in to pay their respects.
It was sudden and given the chaos of the last week, not every subject would be able to come on time. But then, it’s not a requirement either. Sam thought about it. Was there ever a time where everyone living in the kingdom actually gathered in one place? Probably none, right? Maybe in the early years of the
