Celebrities are expected to attend the Queen’s funeral, including US President Biden. Apparently he received a “special invitation”.
LONDON/WASHINGTON DC – Queen Elizabeth II has died. Her funeral is scheduled for Monday (September 19) in London. Numerous guests are invited to the funeral, including US President Joe Biden.
The 79-year-old received a corresponding invitation in the run-up to the funeral. He will perceive this, as Biden announced in a statement on Friday (September 9). “I don’t know the details yet, but I will travel there,” said the US President in a speech in Columbus, Ohio. Biden explained that he has not yet spoken to Elizabeth’s successor, King Charles III: “I know him, but I have not spoken to him on the phone.” The White House also confirmed this on Sunday. Biden will travel to Great Britain, it said in another statement.
Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in London: Joe Biden receives an invitation
However, as the US broadcaster CNN reports, the first details are already known. The royal family issued a “special invitation only for the President and the First Lady”. According to the report, the US President should only travel with his wife Jill Biden, without a delegation.
The background to this was a lack of space at the funeral ceremony in London, it said. Around 2000 guests are expected according to consistent media reports.
Queen’s funeral: This is planned
Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral is scheduled for Monday (September 19) at 12 noon, Buckingham Palace said. It is set to take place at Westminister Abbey in London. A service will take place there, the palace said.
Queen Elizabeth II: What connects the late monarch with Hesse
The Queen’s coffin will then be taken to Windsor, where she will be buried alongside her late husband, Prince Philip. He passed away just last year. According to Buckingham Palace, after September 19, the Queen will be mourned for a total of seven days in Great Britain. The flags at royal castles and estates should fly at half-mast for that long. The royal standard should be an exception to this if the king is present. (do with dpa/AFP)
