Guets at the Quenn’s funeral : who will attend ?
The Quenn’s funeral on Monday is excepted to be one of the largest gatherings of royalty and politicians un the UK for decades .
Invitations were sent out over the week-end, and some 500 heads of state and foreign dignitaries are expected .
The ceremony at Westminster abbey has a capacity of approximately 2,200 people. Here ´s what we know so far about who will and won’t be in attendance.
European royal families
King Willem -A lexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherland
Membres of royal families from across Europe , Manu of whom were blood relatives of the Queen are excepted.
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium have confirmed their attendance, as have King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and his wife, as well as his mother former Duth Queen Princess Béatrix.
American president
The white house has confirmed President Joe Biden will attend with First Lady Jill Biden , although it is understood they will not be travelling to the bus service .
Commonwealth
Leaders from across the Commonwealth, which the Queen ruled for her entire reign are excepted to attend.
A number of governors general who represent the monarch in a Commonwealth realm are excepted to be present with their country’s leaders .
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