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Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II: In photos, the royal family and guests from around the world arrive at Westminster Abbey

2022-09-19T09:50:42.410Z


From Joe and Jill Biden to Princess Charlotte, via Daniel Craig, political leaders, members of royalty and celebrities from around the world attended the funeral of the sovereign, this Monday, September 19.


They will be more than 2000 guests, gathered at Westminster Abbey to attend the funeral of Elizabeth II, this Monday, September 19.

Among them are more than 500 leaders from around the world, the BBC revealed.

Personalities like Joe and Jill Biden, Justin Trudeau, Jacinda Ardern, or even Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron, have thus made the trip.

The French presidential couple had also gathered in front of the queen's coffin on Sunday, September 18.

In addition to these political figures, the Windsor clan should be (almost) complete during this funeral.

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In video, Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron gather in front of the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II

The Windsor Clan

King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla will lead the royal procession, which will follow the coffin as it enters the abbey.

Behind them will be Prince William and Kate Middleton, followed by their children George, 9, and Charlotte, 7.

Their little brother Louis, 4, will be absent due to his young age.

Prince William and Meghan Markle will also be in this procession.

Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward will also be present during the mass.

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Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, Zara Tindall, Peter Phillips, Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn are also expected on site.

Other guests include Earl Spencer, brother of Lady Diana, Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, and the Duke and Duchess of Kent.

Other relatives of the queen will be among the guests, including former employees, such as Lady Susan Hussey, who started working for the queen in 1960 and is godmother to Prince William, or Angela Kelly, confidante and assistant personal property of the late sovereign for 30 years.

Daniel Craig and Elton John

Royal families from all over the world will also flock to the abbey, from King Philippe of Belgium to Queen Letizia of Spain, including Empress Masako of Japan and Prince Albert II of Monaco.

Celebrities from all walks of life will also come to pay their last respects to the sovereign.

Daniel Craig, Sir Elton John, Helen Mirren, or the composer Andrew Lloyd-Webber should therefore take their place in the building.

Grandiose farewells, at the height of a long reign of seven decades.

Source: lefigaro

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