more than 500 dignitaries expected, Vladimir Putin not invited

About ten days after her death, the United Kingdom will organize the funeral of her queen, Monday, September 19. Many guests attend the ceremony. “Some 500 dignitaries from around the world are expected for the funeral, which is already being billed as the biggest diplomatic event in London in decades.“, says the journalist Ambroise Bouleis. “Have already confirmed their presence, the Heads of State or Government of the G7 countries. Emmanuel Macron will arrive on Sunday, as will US President Joe Biden, who is currently on the plane.” adds the journalist.

Many presences therefore, but a great absentee. “Vladimir Putin, he was not invited. Furious, he castigated the blasphemous and immoral attitude of the United Kingdom, while the first lady of Ukraine will be present“, Emphasizes Ambroise Bouleis. Other authoritarian leaders are expected to be in the British capital on Monday.”Saudi leader Mohammed Bin Salman will also be in London to offer his condolences, but he is not expected to attend the ceremony. Finally, we will count the presence of a representative of North Korea“, concludes the special envoy.