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Russia, Belarus and Myanmar have not been invited to the Queen’s funeral.
The US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand have confirmed their participation in the ceremony.
According to a report, around 500 dignitaries from all over the world will attend the funeral.
London: Britain will attend Queen Elizabeth’s funeral next Monday Russia, Belarus And myanmar Delegates have not been invited. A Whitehall source gave this information on Tuesday. Britain has called on its Western allies to isolate Russia and its ally Belarus on the world stage with economic sanctions and other measures in response to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Britain has always been opposed to Myanmar and its military rule. Britain has been a supporter of the Rohingya community in the Southeast Asian country. For these reasons, Myanmar is also not invited to Queen Elizabeth’s funeral.
According to a BBC report, around 500 foreign dignitaries are expected to attend Queen Elizabeth’s funeral in London, with invitations extended to most presidents of countries with which Britain has diplomatic relations.
Many world leaders, from US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden to the prime ministers of Canada, Australia and New Zealand, have confirmed their presence at the event. The country has been one of Britain’s biggest diplomatic partners over the years.
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tags: uk, Death, Queen Elizabeth II
First Published: 13 September 2022, 17:15 IST
