Politico: Heads of state will arrive at the funeral of Elizabeth II by bus
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Foreign heads of state and their spouses traveling to London for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on September 19 have been asked to arrive in the country on commercial flights. informs Politico with reference to documents. Also, the leaders were forbidden to use helicopters and private cars for transportation – they will be delivered by buses “due to tight security measures and road restrictions.”
Those leaders who insist on traveling by private jet should head to “less congested airports” around London, the FCDO added.
Official documents obtained by Politico also confirm that only heads of state and their spouses or partners from each country were invited to the funeral. Westminster Abbey will be so crowded that more than one high-ranking representative from each country and its other half will not be able to attend, the FCDO regrets in an official protocol statement regarding the event.
Queen Elizabeth II died on 8 September. The 73-year-old son of Elizabeth II, Charles, became the King of Great Britain. He took the name Charles III and ascended the throne on 10 September.
US President Joe Biden accepted London’s invitation to attend the Queen’s funeral. He will be accompanied by First Lady Jill Biden. The Kremlin ruled out a trip by President Vladimir Putin to the funeral of Elizabeth II. Earlier, London imposed sanctions against him.
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