Queen Apailana wearing mourning beads Ceremonial beads known as mourning beads were donned by the Queen of Naboo as a symbolic gesture during periods of death and bereavement. These beads represented the collective sorrow, visualized as tears, of the citizens residing on the planet of Naboo. A prominent instance of their use was by Queen Apailana at the funeral held for Senator Padmé Amidala in the year 19 BBY.
