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Funeral of Padmé Amidala

The Funeral of Padmé Amidala

Date	19 BBY
Place	Theed, Naboo
Participants	Queen Apailana Rugor Nass Jar Jar Binks Naboo Royal Advisory Council Sio Bibble Handmaidens Naberrie family Silya Shessaun Gem Sirrom Thousands of Theed citizens

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The funeral of Padmé Amidala was the ceremonial burial of Senator Padmé Amidala. It took place after her death in 19 BBY in Naboo's capital city, Theed.

1 Overview
2 Appearances
3 Sources
4 Notes and references
- 4.1 In other languages

OverviewEdit

After her death in childbirth on Polis Massa, Amidala's body was returned to Naboo for the proper funeral rites. In order to hide the fact that Amidala's children survived, her body was prepared to still appear pregnant.^[1] Her maternal grandmother, Ryoo Thule, oversaw Amidala's burial, as per Naboo custom.^[2]

Drawn through the streets of Theed in a four-gualaar carriage, Amidala's body was seen as drowning in a watery casket, as her funeral gown was several different shades of blue and her hair was fanned appropriately. The japor snippet given to her by her secret husband, Anakin Skywalker, thirteen years earlier rested in her folded hands as well. Thousands of mourners witnessed or followed the procession, which was led by Queen Apailana, Amidala's family, the Royal Advisory Council, Boss Rugor Nass, Representative Jar Jar Binks, and her former handmaidens, who acted as pallbearers.^[3]

According to Naboo tradition, no autopsy was performed on Amidala's body, though Amidala's friend and colleague, Senator Silya Shessaun, attempted to start an investigation to look further into Amidala's untimely death. Shessaun's efforts were thwarted by the newly-appointed Emperor Palpatine, citing "security concerns."^[4]

Six months later, Inquisitor Malorum traveled to Naboo seeking information on Amidala and her pregnancy, suspecting that her child might have survived. He interrogated Ryoo Thule, since she had overseen her granddaughter's body and burial. When she refused to give him the information he sought, he killed her.^[2]