Unlike the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral in 2021 - which was restricted to just 30 people - it is likely Westminster Abbey's 2,000 capacity will be filled to capacity in honour Britain's longest-reigning monarch. Her Majesty's children, Charles, Anne, Edward and Andrew will all be there, along with their. Not us! Other world leaders who are said to be attending the Queen's funeral include: Irish Taoiseach Michel Martin Michael D. Higgins, President of Ireland French President Emmanuel Macron. Catherine, the Princess of Wales, and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex. World leaders arrived in London to pay their final respects to Queen Elizabeth II. Those that insist on travelling by private jet should head for 'less busy airports' around London, it said. The President usually travels in a limo nicknamed 'the Beast', which is bulletproof, bomb-proof and resistant to chemical attacks. Leaders who have already confirmed their attendance include the prime ministers of Canada, Australia and New Zealand, as well as the heads of state of Japan and South Korea. - Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, President of Ghana Iran's Ayatollah and President won't be asked to be in London - but an ambassador from the rogue state will be invited. The leaders of most Commonwealth countries are expected to attend, including New Zealand's prime minister Jacinda Ardern - whose journey across the world will take almost 24 hours - and her Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese. By Martin Robinson, Chief Reporter The presence ofBrazil's right-wing populist President and Turkey's authoritarian leader in London could spark protests that would widen ifCrown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud andSheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum are also invited to Britain. After the state funeral service the following day, Foreign Secretary James Cleverly will host a reception for political leaders in Dean's Yard, in the grounds of the abbey. Invitations will be issued to heads of state and their wives - but invitations to other leaders, including former heads of state, will be at the discretion of Buckingham Palace. The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed the President's three-day UK visit on Wednesday as India's head . We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Number 10 said that the Government is taking the lead on travel arrangements, while the guest list is a matter for Buckingham Palace. The queen, who had reigned since 1952 . China's leader Xi Jinping received an invitation to the funeral, but this sparked a wave of criticism in the UK. But a government source has since clarified the situation to The Times, saying it clearly would not be appropriate to ask G7 leaders to 'take a bus'. How to watch the Queen's funeral live date, time and can you attend? As the world mourns Her Majesty's death at the age of 96, the globe's most powerful men and women are scrambling for seats on Monday amid limits on who can join the congregation of 2,000 VIPs. In recent days, there has been plenty of discussion on whether former US president Donald Trump will attend the Queen's funeral. World leaders, politicians, and royalty from around the globe gathered in London for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on Monday. Xi has been invited but unlikely to accept given he has not left the country for more than three years. This story has been published from a wire agency feed without modifications to the text. Copyright HT Digital Streams Limited All rights reserved. 500 world leaders, foreign dignitaries and heads of state including Mr Biden, MrMacronand Emperor Naruhito will be at the historic service honouring Britain's longest-reigning monarch - the first full State Funeral that Britain has hosted since Winston Churchill died in 1965. South Africa's president, Cyril Ramaphosa, and Joe Biden of the US will be attending the Queen's funeral on Monday. - Jair Bolsonaro, President of Brazil After the state funeral service the following day, Foreign Secretary James Cleverly will host a reception for political leaders in Dean's Yard, in the grounds of the abbey. Invites to the Queens funeral have not been sent to Moscow, Belarus and Myanmar, while Iran will only be represented at an ambassadorial level, Whitehall sources said. Australia and New Zealand are also offering to share flights to allow Pacific leaders to travel together to London with Mr Albanese bring 10 'ordinary Aussies' with him on the plane to the UK. These leaders are there to commiserate with the British people and pay their last respects to the former head of the Commonwealth. Leaders including U.S. President Joe Biden, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern have already confirmed they will attend the funeral, which Buckingham Palace announced Saturday will be held on September 19, at 11 a.m. at Westminster Abbey. Denmark's Queen Margrethe, who scrapped a series of events marking her 50th jubilee following the death of her third cousin Queen Elizabeth, is also coming. They will lead the mourning at the state funeral, Sophie, Countess of Wessex, guest the Duke of Buccleuch and Camilla, Queen Consort, will support their spouses, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince William, Prince of Wales, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex on the long Walk at Windsor Castle on Saturday, Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank, Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, James Viscount Severn, the son of the Earl and Countess of Wessex, Lady Louise Windsor, the daughter of the Earl and Countess of Wessex, The Queen and Prince Philip with their great-grandchildren, from left, George, Louis, Charlotte, Savannah Phillips, Isla Phillips, Lena Tindall and Mia Tindall. However, three countries and their leaders are reportedly barred from attending Her Majesty's funeral in London on Monday, according to Daily Express. Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko is not invited. ButUS intelligence agencies concluded in a declassified intelligence report that the Saudi crown prince had approved the 2018 murder. 11. Kings and queens, presidents, prime . President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will travel to London on Saturday. Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn. Asked if there will be politics at the funeral, he told Times Radio: 'Of course there is some diplomacy - you can't have that number of people together from around the world without them starting to say, 'well, what do you think is happening in Ukraine?' Copyright 2022 HT Digital Streams Ltd All Right Reserved, Chatbots can answer anything that doesnt need a mind. - King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden European royals have confirmed their attendance at the Queen's funeral on Monday. Joe Biden was the first to confirm his attendance yesterday - and the majority of world leaders from the King's realms and the Commonwealth will be there. Countries including North Korea (DPRK) and Nicaragua have been invited to send only ambassadors to the funeral and not heads of state. The US president, Joe Biden . President Yoon of South Korea, President Steinmeier of Germany, President Bolsonaro, the right-wing leader of Brazil, and Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, have also confirmed their attendance. However his wife First Lady Olena Zelenska will attend to represent Ukraine. Invites to the Queens funeral have not been sent to Moscow, Belarus and Myanmar, while Iran will only be represented at an ambassadorial level, Whitehall sources said. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Martin Robinson Chief Reporter The monarch, who reigned for 70 years, died at the age of 96 on Sept. 8. - Crown Prince of Morocco, Moulay Hassan King Charles to host world leaders ahead of Queen's funeral By Andrew Macaskill and William James [1/3] People queue near Tower Bridge to pay their respects, following the death of. Other royals from across the globe who are said to be invited include: Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako. Diplomatic relations between the UK and Russia have collapsed since Russia's invasion of Ukraine earlier this year, and a spokesperson for Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that he was "not considering" attending the Queen's funeral. But a government source has since clarified the situation to The Times, saying it clearly would not be appropriate to ask G7 leaders to 'take a bus'. China's President Xi and India's Narendra Modi are yet to confirm. - Nicos Anastasiades, President of Cyprus According to the detailed Operation London Bridge plan, she has been transported from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall in the capital and laid in state for the past four days ahead of her funeral at Westminster Abbey today (September 19). Brazilian right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro has accepted an invitation to attend the funeral, the country's foreign ministry said, as has Turkey's controversial president Recep Tayyip Erdogan. IB/FNOQ. It is not thought the trip will be made by Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky, who took time out from organising his country's fightback against Putin's forces to sign a book of condolence for the Queen. Syria, Venezuela and Afghanistan have not been offered invitations to the Queen 's state funeral. The guest list for Prince Philip's memorial service in April 2021 provides some idea of who might have received . But with so many people wanting to go, invites are limited to one per VIP plus their spouse if they have one, but there is an ongoing row after the Government urged them to fly commercially and pool jets to get to the UK. You are just one step away from creating your watchlist! The military will line the streets and also join the procession. The Foreign Office also encouraged leaders to use commercial flights, warning that Heathrow is 'not available for private flight arrangements or aircraft parking'. Other monarchs likely to be in attendance at the Queen's funeral include King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden, King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway, Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Theresa of Luxembourg, and Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco. It comes after a leaked document suggested all foreign leaders would be forced to take coaches from a secret location in west London to Westminster Abbey due to 'tight security and road restrictions.'. Mrs Obama and the Queen developed a strong bond, despite the former president's wife breaking royal protocol by placing her arm on the monarch's back during their first meeting in 2009. Heads of state and presidents, European royals and key figures from public life will be invited to gather in the abbey. While despot Vladimir Putin has not been invited, Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelensky will attend along with dozens of world leaders and Royal Families from across . The confirmation of foreign royals at the Queen's funeral comes shortly after they paid tribute to the monarch online. After the Queen's death, the Canadian prime minister said she was 'one of my favourite people in the world and I will miss . The leaders of most Commonwealth countries are expected to attend, including New Zealand's prime minister Jacinda Ardern - whose journey across the world will take almost 24 hours - and her Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese. The Queen's final resting place will be the King George VI memorial chapel, an annexe to the main chapel - where her mother and father were buried, along with the ashes of her sister, Princess Margaret. - Sergio Mattarella, President of Italy A senior judge concluded that Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the horse race-loving friend of the Royal Family and prime minister of the United Arab Emirates, committed a 'total abuse of trust and indeed an abuse of power'. Major world leaders will not be forced to take a bus to the Queen's funeral on Monday, it has been revealed. The Queen's nephew Lord Snowdon and niece Lady Sarah Chatto and her husband Daniel Chatto are also anticipated to be there. The Spanish Royal Family echoed sentiments from the Dutch and Swedish royals in praising the Queen's sense of duty to her country throughout her historic 70-year reign. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. As the funeral is set to begin at 11am, conversations are circulating on who will be invited to the ceremony. European royal families are expected to be present, including King Felipe of Spain and his wife, Queen Letizia. Number 10 said that its directions were guidance, adding: 'The arrangements for leaders and how they travel will vary depending on individual circumstances. The historic church, with capacity for . US President Joe Biden was accompanied by First Lady Jill Biden (Picture: AP) Prime . He vehemently denies the claims and said recently thatthat the journalist would not be among his top 1,000 targets to kill, 'if that was how we did things'. AMERICAS - Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General of NATO Updated: 19 Sep 2022, 06:53 AM IST Reuters A view of Queen Elizabeth's coffin, draped in the Royal Standard, with the Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign's orb and sceptre, and flowers on. Spain's former king Juan Carlos will pause his self-imposed exile in Abu Dhabi to attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral. Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway National leaders Joe. Buckingham Palace declined to comment on who is on the guest list and when it will be finalised. Other possible guests are the former King Constantine II and Queen Anne-Marie of Greece - who was deposed in 1973. But Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and The President of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, will fly to London, The President of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, is expected to fly to London, Pictured: The Queen attends an unveiling of a design For the Shiekh Zayed National Museum accompanied By Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum during a state visit to Abu Dhabi. But with the limit on numbers, it could be he is not asked because he is not technically a head of state -Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is leader of the United Arab Emirates andSheikh Mohammed is his deputy. Around . When asked if there was space for former heads of state such as Mr Trump, the Prime Minister's official spokesman said 'space will be limited'. World leaders will be expected to pay for NHS care if they fall ill while in the country for the Queen 's state funeral next week, it is being reported. Jimmy Carter, who served as US president between 1977 and 1981, has not received an invitation, his office told Politico. Supreme Leader of Iran Ali Khamenei/President Ebrahim Raisi - but the ambassador to the UK will be asked, Ruler of Dubai, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud or his son, de facto leader Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, Joe Biden and Jill Biden, President and first lady of the United States, Alexander Van der Bellen, President of Austria, Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand, Anthony Albanese, Australian Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sri Lankan President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of Germany, King Philip and Queen Mathilde of Belgium, Charles Michel, President of the European Council, Paula-Mae Weekes, President of Trinidad and Tobago, Mohammad Shtayyeh, Palestinian Prime Minister, Michael D Higgins, Irish President and Michel Martin, Irish Prime Minister. Global leaders are set to arrive in London this weekend and expected to pay their own respects to Queen Elizabeth with visits to Westminster Hall where she is lying in state.. - Charles Michel, President of the European Council As the world mourns Her Majesty's death at the age of 96, the globe's most powerful men and women scrambled for seats amid limits on who can join the congregation of 2,000 VIPs. EUROPE AND MIDDLE EAST The Queen's funeral at Westminster Abbey will be attended by up to 2,200 people. We . - Ranil Wickremesinghe, President of Sri Lanka World leaders includingJoe Biden, Emmanuel Macron, Justin Trudeau and Jacinda Ardernwill be joined at the Queen's funeral by Europe's royals, Japan's emperor and a cast of controversial statesmen including Jair Bolsonaro and Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Helicopters have also been banned 'due to the number of flights operating at this time'. The octogenarian King of Saudi Arabia Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud will have received an invite but would be highly unlikely to attend due to his age and health. The Queen's final resting place will be the King George VI memorial chapel, an annexe to the main chapel - where her mother and father were buried, along with the ashes of her sister, Princess Margaret. Chinese President Xi Jinping has been invited, but is not likely to leave China for the first time in two years. President Yoon of South Korea, President Steinmeier of Germany, President Bolsonaro, the right-wing leader of Brazil, and Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, have also confirmed their attendance. The octogenarian King of Saudi Arabia Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud will have received an invite but would be highly unlikely to attend due to his age and health. Attendance of foreign leaders . It is expected all eight of the Queen's grandchildren will be present, including Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Peter Phillips, Zara Tindall and her husband Mike Tindall, Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, Princess Eugenie and her spouse Jack Brooksbank, Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn. 3 min read. - Mohammad Shtayyeh, Palestinian Prime Minister European royal families are expected to be present, including King Felipe of Spain and his wife, Queen Letizia. Joe Biden, Emmanuel Macron, and Japanese Emperor Naruhito are among those expected to be granted exemptions from the coach ride for 'security reasons'. The military will line the streets and also join the procession. 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Dignitaries are being asked to be as flexible as possible, the source added. Full coverage: Click here to see all our coverage of the Queens passing. Here's everything you need to know about the Queen's funeral guest list, including which world leaders are invited to the ceremony. King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway NATIONAL LEADERS Joe Biden and Jill Biden, President and first lady of the United States Alexander Van. Although, there has been speculation that some former president and first ladies - particularly the Obamas - might receive private invites. New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern will join Commonwealth leaders at the funeral. - Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan Log in to our website to save your bookmarks. US President Joe Biden on Monday joined a long slate of world leaders for Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral inside London's Westminster Abbey, where royal pageantry . Supreme Leader of Iran Ali Khamenei/President Ebrahim Raisi - but the ambassador to the UK will be asked, Ruler of Dubai, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud or his son, de facto leader Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, Joe Biden and Jill Biden, President and first lady of the United States, Alexander Van der Bellen, President of Austria, Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand, Anthony Albanese, Australian Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sri Lankan President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of Germany, King Philip and Queen Mathilde of Belgium, Charles Michel, President of the European Council, Paula-Mae Weekes, President of Trinidad and Tobago, Mohammad Shtayyeh, Palestinian Prime Minister, Michael D Higgins, Irish President and Michel Martin, Irish Prime Minister. - Yoon Suk-yeol, South Korean President With thousands of people from across . Later in the evening, there will be a private interment service with senior members of the royal family. World leaders travelling to England for Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral have been asked to avoid using private jets and cars, in a list of strict protocols set up by British authorities. Global leaders. Russia's invasion was launched partially from the territory of Belarus and the UK has significantly scaled back its diplomatic presence in Myanmar following a military coup in 2021. - Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tariq al-Said His attendance is expected to create an awkward decision for the Palace, who may wish to invite Mr Trump's predecessors Michelle and Barack Obama. This is a subscriber only feature Subscribe Now to get daily updates on WhatsApp. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands, King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain, King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden, Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Theresa of Luxembourg. LONDON (Reuters) -Presidents, prime ministers and monarchs from around the world will travel to London over the weekend to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth and attend a reception at Buckingham Palace to be hosted by King Charles the day before her funeral. Following her death King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain paid tribute to their distant relative with a heartfelt statement. Arrangements for different leaders will vary depending on things like security risks.'. The late Queen's grandchildren were also in attendance at the service - Prince William, Price Harry, Peter Phillips, Zara Tindall, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Lady Louise Windsor and. By Andrew MacAskill and William James. - Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada Philip's coffin will move from the Royal Vault to the memorial chapel to join the Queen's. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. In the front row were Sarah Brown, Gordon Brown, Cherie Blair, Sir Tony. As the world mourns Her Majesty's death at the age of 96, the globe's most powerful men and women scrambled for seats amid limits on who can join the congregation of 2,000 VIPs. Copyright 1994 - 2022 GhanaWeb. 10:35 13 Sep 2022, updated 10:07 16 Sep 2022. The queen, who died on September 8 at the age of 96, was given a state funeral - the first in the United . By Invitations to other leaders, including former heads of state, will be at the discretion of Buckingham Palace. ROYAL ATTENDEES The service will be televised in the UK and around the globe. Invitations to other leaders, including former heads of state, will be at the discretion of Buckingham Palace. - of course there is going to be some of that. Emperor Naruhito, the Oxford-educated leader of Japan, is expected to make the trip to the UK despite not usually attending funerals. pressure to ditch him after the High Court found he was responsible for illegal UK phone hacking. US President Joe Biden said he will attend with his wife Jill, catching his White House staff off-guard as his predecessors declined to attend the last two state funerals in the UK - Winston Churchill's in 1965 and George VI's in 1952. Prince William, Prince Harry, Meghan and Kate will be at the Queen's funeral. The three countries join Russia, Belarus and Myanmar on the list of nations not asked to. There is also upset that many will be asked to jump on shuttle buses to the abbey rather than use state limousines or carriages. Sept. 15, 2022, at 10:15 a.m. King Charles to Host World Leaders Ahead of Queen's Funeral. The President usually travels in a limo nicknamed 'the Beast', which is bulletproof, bomb-proof and resistant to chemical attacks. Helicopters have also been banned 'due to the number of flights operating at this time'. Major world leaders will not be forced to take a bus to the Queen's funeral on Monday, it has been revealed. A senior judge concluded that Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the horse race-loving friend of the Royal Family and prime minister of the United Arab Emirates, committed a 'total abuse of trust and indeed an abuse of power'. The funeral congregation will be headed by the new King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla, while William, Prince of Wales, and Catherine, Princess of Wales, will follow closely. Beijing announced on Saturday that the country would be represented by Vice President Wang Qishan. It is expected all eight of the Queen's grandchildren will be present, including Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Peter Phillips, Zara Tindall and her husband Mike Tindall, Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, Princess Eugenie and her spouse Jack Brooksbank, Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn. Approximately. When asked if there was space for former heads of state such as Mr Trump, the Prime Minister's official spokesman said 'space will be limited'. Which world leaders are attending? - Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand Number 10 said there will be no bi-lateral meetings granted to visiting dignitaries, but King Charles III will host a reception for overseas leaders at Buckingham Palace on Sunday evening. Myntra onboards 1.3 lakh first-time shoppers from non-m Musk hints at unveiling Twitter's 'darkest secrets', ca India, UK to start 6th round of trade talks. It comes after a leaked document suggested all foreign leaders would be forced to take coaches from a secret location in west London to Westminster Abbey due to 'tight security and road restrictions.'. Other possible guests are the former King Constantine II and Queen Anne-Marie of Greece - who was deposed in 1973. Before her death, Her Majesty was underpressure to ditch him after the High Court found he was responsible for illegal UK phone hacking. - Floyla Tzalam, Governor General of Belize Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn. You can leave your tributes to Queen Elizabeth II here. Leaked documents suggested world leaders would be asked to travel to the funeral by bus for security reasons. The service will be televised in the UK and around the globe. After the funeral, the Queen's coffin will be taken to St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle for a televised committal service. This will be Naruhito's first overseas trip since his 2019 succession, according to Japanese media. Russian President Vladimir Putin is certain not to be there. Nigeria's Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is among the world leaders expected to grace the historic event which will take place at Westminster Abbey. Other likely attendees will include President Macron of France and President Erdogan of Turkey. Joe Biden was the first to confirm his attendance yesterday - and the majority of world leaders from the King's realms and the Commonwealth will be there. - King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain Members of royal families across the globe are set to attend the Queen's funeral on Monday, including those who are blood relatives to the British royal family. - Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of Bangladesh Representatives from the Swedish, Danish and Monegasque royal families are also expected, according to royal blogger Gert's Royals. - King Philip and Queen Mathilde of Belgium - Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary - King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden - King Harald V. Queen Elizabeth's state funeral will take place in London on today, Sept. 19, and a host of world leaders, royalty and other dignitaries will be in attendance. A parade of world leaders from all corners of the world is descending on London Monday to pay their final respects to Queen Elizabeth II, who died on Sept. 8 at the age of 96. - Grand Duke of Luxembourg Henri The following are some of the expected attendees, and the countries that were not invited: - Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan, - King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands, - King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain, - Juan Carlos, former king of Spain, his wife Queen Sofia, - King Philip and Queen Mathilde of Belgium, - Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary, - King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden, - King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway, - King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, - Saudi Arabia's Prince Turki bin Mohammed al Saud, - Crown Prince of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah, - Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein, - Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tariq al-Said, - Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, - President of UAE, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, - Joe Biden and Jill Biden, President and first lady of the United States, - Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, - Paula-Mae Weekes, President of Trinidad and Tobago, - Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica, - Floyla Tzalam, Governor General of Belize, - Susan Dougan, Governor General of St Vincent and the Grenadines, - Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of Germany, - Michael D. Higgins, President of Ireland, - Michel Martin, Taoiseach (prime minister) of Ireland, - Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of Portugal, - Alexander Van der Bellen, President of Austria, - Gitanas Nauseda, President of Lithuania, - Katerina Sakellaropoulou, President of Greece, - Nicos Anastasiades, President of Cyprus, - Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Vatican foreign minister, - Charles Michel, President of the European Council, - Ursula von der Leyen, President of European Commission, - Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General of NATO, - Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister of Egypt, - Mohammad Shtayyeh, Palestinian Prime Minister, - Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa, - Yemi Osinbajo, Vice President of Nigeria, - General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Sudans military leader, - Christophe Mboso N'kodia, National Assembly president in Democratic Republic of Congo, - Ranil Wickremesinghe, President of Sri Lanka, - Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of Bangladesh, - Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand, - Anthony Albanese, Australian Prime Minister. Arrangements for the funeral of Her Majesty The Queen. Only the headline has been changed. First Lady Olena Zelenska is among 500 heads of state and dignitaries invited to the service . 91 views, 5 likes, 3 loves, 4 comments, 0 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Living Word Lutheran Church: Second Sunday of Advent, December 4, 2022. Number 10 said there will be no bi-lateral meetings granted to visiting dignitaries, but King Charles III will host a reception for overseas leaders at Buckingham Palace on Sunday evening. - Anthony Albanese, Australian Prime Minister European royals have confirmed their attendance at the Queen's funeral on Monday. Mourners arrived at Westminster Abbey for the Queen's state funeral, with members of the royal family and world leaders among 2,000 people at the ceremony. Oops! Queen Elizabeth II 's state funeral will take place on Monday, September 19, at Westminster Abbey following Her Majesty's passing at Balmoral Castle on Thursday, September 8, last week. He previously orchestrated the kidnap of his runaway daughter Princess Shamsa from Cambridgeshire in 2000. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have all accepted invites to the funeral. The Foreign Office also encouraged leaders to use commercial flights, warning that Heathrow is 'not available for private flight arrangements or aircraft parking'. Alongside the politicians, royalty from around the world are also expected to attend. King Constantine II and Queen Anne-Marie of Greece. Horror in 'Lawless London' as man in his 20s is found stabbed to death outside hospital and police From Matt - to Martha? 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