He played in times of triumph and sorrow; he played the day she died.

And he played for her, one last time, atSt.

George’s Chapel as she was laid to rest.

Queen Elizabeth II smiling in a purple hat

This was reminiscent of the recentfuneral for the Duke of Edinburghas well, in April 2021.

Major Burns played “Sleep, Dearie, Sleep,” a traditional Scottish song.

He stood, playing in the doorway, as the queen’s coffin was lowered.