In the UK, in order to attend the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth on the 19th, the leaders of each country arrived in London, the capital one after another, and met with the new King Charles, and it is expected that diplomacy will be activated.
The state funeral of Queen Elizabeth, who died at the age of 96, will be held at Westminster Abbey in London on the 19th.
According to British media, citing diplomatic officials, about 500 royal dignitaries from nearly 200 countries and regions will attend her state funeral.
On the 17th, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada, Prime Minister Albanezy of Australia, Prime Minister Ardern of New Zealand and other members of the Commonwealth of Nations visited Buckingham Palace one after another to convey their condolences to the new King Charles. rice field.
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress also arrived in London on the 17th.
After this, President Biden of the United States will also arrive, and on the night of the 18th, a banquet hosted by the new King Charles will be held at Buckingham Palace, and it is expected that condolence diplomacy will be activated.
For security reasons and other reasons, the British government has asked leaders of each country to go to Westminster Abbey on the same bus rather than in separate cars on the 19th, when the state funeral will be held, and ensuring safety is a major issue. It is
King Charles interacts with citizens lining up for condolence
On the 17th, the first weekend since Queen Elizabeth's coffin was enshrined in Westminster Hall in London, the capital, a long line of citizens came to mourn from the morning, and it was expected that it would be lined up for up to 24 hours at one time. .
Under these circumstances, King Charles and Prince William appeared in front of the mourners without prior announcement and were met with great cheers.
King Charles was speaking and shaking hands with people in long lines.
A 50-year-old man living in London said, "I was in line from 1 am, but he was lucky because he did not expect it at all."
The British media said, "The king seems to have tried to show his gratitude to the people who lined up to mourn for her mother." increase.
Queen's eight grandchildren observe silence
At Westminster Hall, where Queen Elizabeth's coffin is enshrined, eight grandchildren of the Queen, including Prince William and Prince Harry in military uniforms, stood beside the coffin for about 15 minutes on the 17th.
It is the first time the grandchildren of a deceased monarch have performed such a ritual, according to British public broadcaster BBC.
The general mourning continued as the eight people observed a moment of silence.