Queen Elizabeth Participates in 2000 Sandringham Exorcism Claims Biographers

Queen Elizabeth II and her mother, the Queen Mother, participated in a religious cleansing ceremony at Sandringham House in 2000 to address paranormal disturbances reported by staff in the room where King George VI died. The ritual, described as a blessing rather than a dramatic exorcism, involved Holy Communion and special prayers aimed at calming a restless spirit believed to haunt the room. Royal biographer Kenneth Rose and historian Robert Hardman noted that while the exact identity of the spirit was uncertain, speculation included the ghost of Princess Diana, who had died a few years prior. Despite her strong Christian faith, Queen Elizabeth was not superstitious and did not entertain wilder theories, suggesting the ceremony was more symbolic and pragmatic to reassure staff. The participation of the Queen was unusual given her typical skepticism toward such matters, but it reflected the royal family's spiritual sensibilities. The event highlights the blend of tradition, faith, and royal responsibility in addressing concerns within the royal household.