World leaders and dignitaries invited to Queen Elizabeth's funeral
msn.comAround 500 world leaders and dignitaries have been invited to Queen Elizabeth's funeral on Monday (19. 09. 22). The service at Westminster Abbey in London will be Britain’s biggest international event in decades, and high-profile figures from around the world will soon descend on the UK capital for the funeral.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and their Canadian counterpart, Justin Trudeau, have all confirmed their attendance for the service.
US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron will also travel to the UK to attend the funeral. Royals from across Europe - including King Felipe of Spain and King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium - and Japan’s Emperor Naruhito are expected to attend the funeral, too.
However, Xi Jinping - the President of China - is unlikely travel to the UK, having not left his homeland in the last two years amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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