Queen Elizabeth II on June 24, 2015. Sean Gallup/Getty Images Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral will be held at Westminster Abbey on Monday, September 19. Two thousand family members, heads of state, and European leaders will be in attendance at the event.
Here’s who is on the guest list and who didn’t make the cut. Queen Elizabeth II died Thursday at the age of 96 at her Balmoral estate in Scotland. The funeral for the iconic monarch will be held Monday in front of 2,000 family members, heads of state, and European leaders at Westminster Abbey.
The deadline to RSVP to the event is Thursday, and the invite list limits each country to a single head of state and a plus one. Heads of state that cannot attend can pass their invitation to a named representative. Here’s who will be in attendance — and who will not — at the Queen’s funeral Monday.
King Charles III and Queen Consort CamillaDANIEL LEAL / Contributor / Getty ImagesThe eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II, newly crowned King Charles III, and his second wife, now Queen Consort Camilla, will participate in the funeral. William, Prince of Wales, Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, and their kids, George, Charlotte, and Louis. Britain’s Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (L) and Britain’s Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, (R) stand with their children Britain’s Prince Louis of Cambridge, Britain’s Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, and Britain’s Prince George of Cambridge, to watch a special flypast from Buckingham Palace balcony following the Queen’s Birthday Parade, the Trooping the Colour, as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee celebrations, in London on June 2, 2022.
Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty ImagesPrince William is now next in line for the throne, followed by his eldest son, George. Harry, Duke of Sussex, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and their kids, Archie and LillibetPrince Harry, Meghan Markle, and their son Archie Mountbatten-Windsor in South Africa in 2019. Toby Melville – Pool/Getty ImagesWhile the pair famously exited the Royal Family in 2020, they have been involved in ceremonial proceedings following the Queen’s death.
Prince Harry is the Queen’s grandson. Princess Anne and her familyPrincess Anne. Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty ImagesThe Queen’s daughter made history standing vigil next to her coffin at a traditional service earlier this week.
Andrew, Duke of York, and his children, Princess Beatrice and Princess EugeniePrince Andrew, Duke of York with Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie attend a National Service of Thanksgiving as part of the 90th birthday celebrations for The Queen at St Paul’s Cathedral on June 10, 2016 in London, England. Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty ImagesDespite sexual assault allegations against Prince Andrew, he will still be in attendance — and has already participated in events following the Queen’s death. Edward, Earl of Wessex, and his familyPrince Edward, Earl of Wessex looks on during the medal ceremony for the Women’s 400 meters during athletics on day eight of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games at Carrara Stadium.
Dan Mullan/Getty ImagesAs the Queen’s youngest son, Prince Edward remains low on the list of succession for the crown. King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of BelgiumKing Philippe and Queen Mathilde of BelgiumGetyIn 1933, Queen Elizabeth broke royal tradition and attended Philippe’s uncle, King Baudoin’s, funeral. King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of SwedenKing Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden in 2016.
Samir Hussein/WireImage/Getty ImagesCarl XVI and Queen Elizabeth II are third cousins, both descendants of Queen Victoria. King Harald V and Queen Sonja of NorwayKing Harald V and Queen Sonja of NorwayGetty ImagesHarald was second cousins with Queen Elizabeth. Both were descended from King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, the father and mother of Norway’s Queen Maud.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of JapanEmperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wave from their car during the imperial parade for enthronement of Emperor Naruhito on November 10, 2019 in Tokyo, Japan. Getty ImagesThe public appearance is rare for Empress Masako, who largely retreated from public life two decades ago. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, and former Dutch Queen Princess BeatrixAMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – APRIL 9: King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands leaves the Royal Palace after the annual gala diner for the Diplomatic Corps on April 09, 2019 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Patrick van Katwijk/Getty Images”We remember Queen Elizabeth II with deep respect and great affection. Steadfast and wise, she dedicated her long life to serving the British people. We feel a strong bond with the United Kingdom and its royal family, and we share their sorrow at this time.
We are very grateful for our countries’ close friendship, to which Queen Elizabeth made such an unforgettable contribution,” the royals said in a statement following the Queen’s death. Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Theresa of LuxembourgGrand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Theresa of LuxembourgGetty ImagesIn 1940, Henri’s grandmother, Grand Duchess Charlotte, left Luxembourg ahead of the Nazi invasion and went to London. “Luxembourg has never forgotten the extraordinary support the United Kingdom gave to the Grand Duchess Charlotte and her son, my father Jean, during World War II,” Henri wrote in a statement Thursday.
Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of MonacoPrincess Charlene and Prince Albert of Monaco. ERIC GAILLARD/Getty ImagesThe Prince and Princess participated in a prayer service in Monaco in the Queen’s honor on Saturday. King Felipe and Queen Letizia of SpainMADRID, SPAIN – JUNE 22: King Felipe VI of Spain and Queen Letizia of Spain attend the Presidency of the Plenary of the Spanish Royal Academy of Language ‘RAE’ on June 22, 2017 in Madrid, Spain.
Jose Luis Cuesta – Pool/Getty ImagesFelipe’s father Juan Carlos, who abdicated in 2014, also accepted an invitation to the Queen’s funeral. Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, Crown Prince Frederik, and Crown Princess MaryCrown Princess Mary and Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark arrive to the exhibition opening of “The Faces of the Queen” celebrating Queen Margrethe II of Denmark at Frederiksborg Museum of National History on June 16, 2020 in Hillerod, Denmark. Ole Jensen/Getty ImagesQueen Margrethe, who just celebrated 50 years on the throne in January, is now the world’s longest-serving living monarch.
UK Prime Minister Liz TrussLiz Truss on the campaign trailDan Kitwood/Getty ImagesNewly elected UK Prime Minister Liz Truss will be in attendance at the Queen’s funeral. Truss first met with the Queen just two days before she died. US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill BidenUS President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden arrive at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on May 18, 2022.
– President Biden is traveling to Joint Base Andrews to receive a briefing on interagency efforts to prepare for and respond to hurricanes this season, while the First Lady is departing for a trip to Ecuador, Panama and Costa Rica. ERIN SCHAFF/AFP via Getty ImagesThe Bidens claimed the two tickets allotted for the US delegation, meaning former presidents such as Donald Trump and Barack Obama are not included on the guest list. President of France Emmanuel MacronFrench President Emmanuel Macron meets Russian President Vladimir Putin on February 07, 2022 in Moscow, Russia.
Getty ImagesMacron has already confirmed he will attend the funeral and will likely be accompanied by his wife. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy won’t attend, while Russian President Vladimir Putin was not invitedVladimir Putin (left) and Volodymyr Zelenskyy – both making a speech. Emin Sansar/Getty Images, Getty ImagesZelenskyy is unable to attend the funeral due to the ongoing conflict with Russia in his country.
Putin, on the other hand, was not invited. Other countries not invited to join include Syria, Venezuela, Afghanistan, Myanmar, and Belarus. Ambassadors on behalf of Iran and North Korea have been invitedKim Jong Un watches a military parade to mark the 90th anniversary of North Korea’s army in Pyongyang, North Korea, April 25, 2022.
Image provided by state media. Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via APAmbassadors representing both North Korea and Iran have received invitations to Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral Monday. Kim Jong-un and Ali Khamenei will not be in attendance.
President of Germany Frank-Walter SteinmeierFrank-Walter SteinmeierGetty ImagesThe German President’s office announced Monday that he would be in attendance at the funeral. President of Italy Sergio MattarellaSergio MattarellaGetty ImagesMattarella offered his “deep condolences” in the wake of the Queen’s death on Thursday. President of Turkey Recep Tayyip ErdoğanRecep Tayyip ErdoğanGetty ImagesWhile his ally, Russian President Vladimir Putin, was not invited, Erdogan will be in attendance at the Queen’s funeral.
President of Brazil Jair BolsonaroBrazilian President Jair Bolsonaro speaks at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil on November 11, 2020. Eraldo Peres/AP PhotoBolsonaro accepted his invitation to the Queen’s funeral on Sunday, Reuters reported. Indian President Droupadi MurmuPresident Droupadi Murmu inspects the guard of honor at Rashtrapati Bhavan forecourt on July 25, 2022 in New Delhi, India.
Hindustan Times/Getty ImagesMurmu will visit London from September 17 to 19 to pay respects to the Queen. President of Israel Isaac HerzogIsraeli President Isaac Herzog visits the Holocaust Memorial during a state visit to Germany. Sean Gallup/Getty ImagesHerzog will attend the funeral with his wife, Michal.
The pair will also attend a reception for world leaders put on by King Charles III, the Times of Israel reported. President Michael D. Higgins and Taoiseach Micheál Martin of IrelandPresident Michael D Higgins and Taoiseach Micheál Martin of IrelandGetty ImagesMartin met with King Charles III in Northern Ireland Tuesday as a part of the new monarch’s tour around the United Kingdom in the wake of his mother’s death.
Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Foreign Minister Archbishop Paul Gallagher from the VaticanSecretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Foreign Minister Archbishop Paul Gallagher from the VaticanGetty ImagesQueen Elizabeth met with five Popes during her 70-year reign, most recently with Pope Francis in 2014. Australian Prime Minister Anthony AlbaneseAustralian Prime Minister Anthony AlbaneseGetty ImagesWhile Albanese is known to support Australia’s transition away from the monarchy, on Sunday the Prime Minister said “now is not the time” to discuss such matters. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda ArdernGettyArdern has said that New Zealand will eventually no longer have British royalty as its head of state, but echoed what Albanese said about the matter not being an urgent one.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin TrudeauCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference on the airline industry in Montreal, Quebec on July 15, 2021. ANDREJ IVANOV/GettyTrudeau told reporters Thursday that Queen Elizabeth II was “one of my favorite people in the world. ” Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh HasinaFILE PHOTO: Bangladeshi Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina speaks during an interview at Grand Hyatt Hotel in New YorkThomson ReutersBangladesh will observe a three-day mourning period in the Queen’s honor ahead of her funeral, from Friday to Sunday.
Sri Lankan President Ranil WickremesingheSri Lanka’s Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe seen in Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 24, 2022. Adnan Abidi/ReutersSri Lanka was a part of the British Commonwealth and therefore under Queen Elizabeth II’s rule until 1972 when the island became a republic. European Commission Presidents Ursula von der Leyen and Charles MichelEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in DublinReutersVon der Leyen called Queen Elizabeth a “legend” in a tribute to the late monarch Thursday.
South Korean President Yoon Suk-YeolSouth Korean President Yoon Suk-yeolSeong-Joon Cho/Bloomberg/Pool/Anadolu Agency via Getty ImagesYoon is making a stop in London specifically for the Queen’s funeral ahead of travels to the US and Canada next week. Jamaican Governor-General Sir Patrick AllenJamaican Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen and Queen ElizabethGetty ImagesAllen stopped the use of the Order of St Michael badge, gifted to him by Queen Elizabeth in 2020, after the design was compared to the murder of George Floyd. President Andrzej Duda of PolandPresident Andrzej Duda of PolandGetty ImagesDuda, who said Queen Elizabeth II was “an embodiment of everything that makes Britain truly Great,” will attend the funeral with his wife.
President Alexander Van der Bellen of AustriaPresident Alexander Van der Bellen of AustriaGetty ImagesVan der Bellen has been in power for five years. It is unknown whether he met Queen Elizabeth II directly. President Gitanas Nauseda of LithuaniaPresident Gitanas Nauseda of LithuaniaGetty ImagesNauseda has been in power since 2019.
In 2021, he invited former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to visit his country when they met at the UN Climate Change Conference. President Cyril Ramaphosa of South AfricaSouth Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the G20 Compact with Africa Conference in BerlinThomson ReutersRamaphosa met with the Queen at Windsor Castle in 2018, where she showed him letters she exchanged with Nelson Mandela. President of Latvia Egils LevitsLatvian President Egils LevitsGetty Images”This has been an exemplary public service for so many decades,” Levits said of the Queen Thursday.
President of Trinidad and Tobago Paula-Mae WeekesPresident of Trinidad and Tobago Paula-Mae WeekesGetty ImagesWeekes met with Queen Elizabeth II at her Platinum Jubilee this summer on the final night of the Royal Windsor Horse Show. Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad ShtayyehPalestine Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh (L) and Belgian Prime Minister Sophie Wilmes (R)Eric Lalmand/Getty ImagesShtayyeh came into power in 2019 and it is unknown whether he ever personally met with the Queen. President of Finland Sauli NiinistoFinland’s President Sauli Niinisto attends a joint news conference on Finland’s security policy decisions at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland, May 15, 2022.
Heikki Saukkomaa/ Lehtikuva/via REUTERS”I am deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. In her 70-year reign she witnessed and shaped history like few others. Her sense of duty and devotion to service are an example to us all,” Niinisto said of the Queen Thursday.
Hungarian President Katalin NovakHungarian President Katalin NovakGetty ImagesQueen Elizabeth II visited Hungary a number of times, most recently in 1993. Prime Minister of Jamaica Andrew HolnessPrime Minister of Jamaica Andrew HolnessGetty ImagesHolness was appointed to Queen Elizabeth’s Privy Council in 2021. Governor General of Belize Floyla TzalamGovernor General of Belize Floyla TzalamGovernment of Belize Press OfficeOut of respect for the Queen, Tzalam ordered that all flags be flown at half-mast from the day of the Queen’s death until the day of her funeral.
Governor General of St Vincent and the Grenadines Susan DouganGovernor General of St Vincent and the Grenadines Susan DouganGettyDougan, the Queen’s local representative, said “The Commonwealth has been truly blessed with a monarch viewed by millions of people as a symbol of stability and a driving force for meaningful change. “Read the original article on Insider.
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