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One of the largest diplomatic meetings in recent memory will take place during the state burial of Queen Elizabeth II on Monday in London, attended by hundreds of foreign royals and dignitaries.
Only heads of state and one maybe two guests, according to reports, have been invited to Britain’s first state burial in 60 years. Westminster Abbey can hold about 2,000 people.
Due to political reasons, a few nations have not yet received invitations to the burial, which has caused an angry outburst in at least one instance.
Here are some notable attendees as well as those who weren’t included on the list:
world aristocracy
The memorial of one of the world’s longest-reigning monarchs will be attended by a large number of royals from Europe and beyond.
It will be the first international journey for the Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako since they took the throne in 2019. Additionally, it is a departure from Japanese custom, which only occasionally sees the monarch attend funerals.
It will not be surprising to see numerous kings from the continent in the assembly because the royal families of Europe are closely related as a result of centuries of blending their lineages.
King Philippe of Belgium, King Harald V of Norway, King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, Queen Maxima and Crown Princess Beatrix, and Prince Albert II of Monaco will all be present.
Following the passing of her third cousin Queen Elizabeth, Denmark’s Queen Margrethe, who had planned a number of celebrations for her 50th jubilee, is also attending.
King Juan Carlos I, who relinquished in disgrace in 2014 and currently resides in self-imposed exile in the United Arab Emirates, and King Felipe VI of Spain will both be present.
world leaders
Following the White House’s confirmation that they would attend the funeral, US Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden are at the top of the diplomatic guest list.
Biden apparently has clearance to utilise The Beast, his armoured presidential vehicle, unlike several other leaders who have been required to travel in coaches arranged by the British government.
The Elysee announced that French President Emmanuel Macron will also attend to honour the “eternal queen” and demonstrate France’s “unbreakable” ties with Britain.
According to British officials, he is one of the other leaders who is permitted to use their own vehicles.
Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro and Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan are also expected.
Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, and Charles Michel, the leader of the European Council, will both be in attendance despite Britain’s decision to leave the European Union (Brexit).
Presidents Sergio Mattarella of Italy, Frank-Walter Steinmeier of Germany, Isaac Herzog of Israel, and Yoon Suk-yeol of Korea will attend the funeral as additional heads of state.
