This described who should be informed about her death and in what order.

While this mostly pertains to politicians and the press, there is another important exchange that takes place.

This responsibility fell upon 79-year-old John Chapple, who has been the royal beekeeper for 15 years.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip

Photo of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, June 17, 2006 (Photo: anizza/DepositPhotos)

Then, he knocked on the hives andsaid, The mistress is dead, but don’t you go.

Your master will be a good master to you.

However, this superstition is not limited to the British royal family.

Close Up View of Honey Bees

Photo: smaglov/DepositPhotos

h/t: [IFL Science,Vanity Fair]

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