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On the eve of Elizabeth II’s funeral on Sunday September 18, representatives from most of the world’s countries arrived in Britain. After a visit to Westminster Hall to meditate before the remains of the sovereign, they were received by King Charles III.
Under the gaze of surprised passers-by and under good escort, Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron head for Westminster Hall, where for a few more hours the coffin of the queen is exposed, Sunday, September 18. “We share the pain of the British”slips the President of the Republic. Joe Biden and his wife are already inside to meditate in front of the remains of the one who reigned for 70 years on the British crown. Ursula von der LeyenPresident of the European Commission, the King of Spain Felipe VI, and even the controversial President of Brazil I have r Bolsanoro followed one another in front of the coffin of the sovereign.
Then comes the moment of the note left on the condolence book. US President Joe Biden had met Elizabeth II on several occasions. “She was the same in life as in public: worthy, honorable and devoted to its mission. Our thoughts are also with the people of Great Britain.”. Heads of state and foreign dignitaries attend a reception on Sunday evening at Buckingham Palace at the invitation of the new sovereign. On Monday, they have a date with history.