Britain’s King Charles III, left, and Camilla, the queen consort, have a look at floral tributes exterior of Buckingham Palace in London on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, following the loss of life of Queen Elizabeth II. Yui Mok, Pool through Related Press
Queen Elizabeth II died on Sept. 8. The New York Instances reported that Buckingham Palace didn't launch the names of those that attended Monday’s funeral at Westminster Abbey, however there have been quite a lot of political leaders in attendance.
President Joe Biden and his spouse, Jill Biden, flew to the U.Ok. on Saturday to attend the funeral, in accordance with The Guardian. In response to BBC, the Bidens sat within the 14th row on the funeral.
In response to USA Right this moment, Biden is the one U.S. president to attend. USA Right this moment reported, “Former President Jimmy Carter didn't get an invite, his workplace stated. Spokespeople for Obama, Trump, George W. Bush and Invoice Clinton didn't remark.”
Different world leaders attended the funeral, together with Justin Trudeau, prime minister of Canada, Jacinda Arden, prime minister of New Zealand, and Paul Kagame, president of Rwanda, BBC reported.
Olena Zelenska, spouse of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, additionally attended, as reported by The Washington Submit. Zelenska tweeted that it was an “honor” for her to attend the funeral.
An excellent honor for me to be current on the farewell to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on behalf of all Ukrainians. Her consideration to 🇺🇦 was an essential sign of assist. She wished us higher occasions and shared our need for freedom. We'll all the time keep in mind it with deep gratitude. pic.twitter.com/4DJqhLbIUn
— Олена Зеленська (@ZelenskaUA) September 19, 2022
In response to The Washington Submit, leaders of almost 200 nations have been slated to attend Elizabeth’s funeral, together with members of 23 royal households. The queen’s funeral offers leaders a novel area to speak with one another exterior of typical settings.
Peter Westmacott, former British ambassador to the US, informed The Washington Submit that this setting results in “an outbreak of civility.”
BBC offered full protection of the funeral.