What record does Sir John Major hold since the death of Margaret Thatcher at the age of 87?
Death and funeral of Margaret Thatcher Baroness Thatcher died of a stroke in London on 8 April 2013 at the age of 87. On 17 April, the former Prime Minister was honoured with a ceremonial funeral. Due to the polarised view of her achievements and legacy, reaction to her death was mixed throughout the United Kingdom, with her memory evoking both intense praise and criticism. The funeral, including a formal procession through Central London, followed by a church service at St Paul's Cathedral, cost around £3.6 million including £3.1 million for security. The funeral was notable for the attendance of Queen Elizabeth II. All four of her successors as Prime Minister paid homage at the funeral. Her body was cremated at Mortlake Crematorium following the funeral.
Lord Buckethead Lord Buckethead is a British satirical political candidate. A candidate of that name has stood in three United Kingdom general elections against three different Conservative Party leaders and Prime Ministers. Representing the Gremloids, a frivolous political party, he ran against Margaret Thatcher for parliament in Finchley in 1987, against John Major in Huntingdon in 1992, and against Theresa May in Maidenhead in 2017.