Episode III - Padme's Funeral


After Padmé's tragic death, her body was brought back to Naboo. The funeral of the beloved Senator and former Queen of Naboo was attended by all those that loved her. Among the mourners were her family, the young Queen Apailana, and ten handmaidens. Two handmaidens derssed in dark red walk behind Jar Jar and Boss Nass. Four handmaidens dressed in dark green velvet cloaks flank Padmé's coffin. Two handmaidens dressed in the Episode I black Senate cloaks follow. Queen Apailana and her two maroon cloaked handmaidens trail the group.

In a Hyperspace set diary, it is noted that Holly Stringer, Natalie Portman's stand-in, would play one of the ten handmaidens.


No handmaidens, but this is a beautiful shot.

The funeral procession; Senate gowns in front of Apailana.

Count 'em; ten handmaidens!

A side shot

Another side shot

Coffin with two handmaidens

Sad handmaiden; poor Bibble

A queen in mourning

Who is this in the green velvet cloak?

Scan of all four funeral costumes

Keisha Castle-Huges as Queen Apailana of Naboo

Keisha Castle-Huges as Queen Apailana of Naboo

Keisha Castle-Huges as Queen Apailana of Naboo

Keisha Castle-Huges as Queen Apailana of Naboo