The funeral for Queen Elizabeth II, which takes place on Monday 19 September at Westminster Abbey, is about to be attended by among the world’s most well-known European royalty.
Beginning at 11am on Monday, it’s anticipated that every one 2,000 seats in Westminster Abbey can be stuffed through the state funeral.
While heads of state, prime ministers, and presidents from across the globe have already confirmed their attendance on the funeral, many members of royal households throughout Europe are additionally anticipated to pay their respects to the Queen.
Here’s a listing of all of the European royals who’ve confirmed their attendance to this point.
British royal household
All members of the British royal household are prone to attend the Queen’s funeral, together with King Charles III and the Queen Consort. His siblings – the Princess Royal, the Duke of York, and the Earl of Wessex – are additionally prone to honour their mom on the funeral.
All eight of the Queen’s grandchildren are anticipated to attend as effectively. The Prince and Princess of Wales and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will make their third look collectively on the funeral. And cousins Peter Phillips, Zara Tindall, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Lady Louise Windsor, and James, Viscount Severn are prone to honour their grandmother on the funeral.
It’s unclear whether or not the Queen’s great-grandchildren will attend, contemplating plenty of them are nonetheless younger.
The Queen additionally has 4 residing cousins – the Duke of Kent, the Duke of Gloucester, Prince Michael of Kent, and Princess Alexandra – who’re positive to attend. The Queen’s late sister, Princess Margaret, additionally has two kids who is likely to be seen on the funeral: Lady Sarah Chatto and David Armstrong-Jones, 2nd Earl of Snowdon.
Spain
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain have accepted an invite to the Queen’s funeral. The Queen’s cousin and former king of Spain, King Juan Carlos I, has accepted his invitation to the funeral. However, his attendance was just lately contested by the Spanish authorities amid his allegations of fraud and harassment.
Monaco
Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene can be on the Queen’s funeral, in accordance with the Daily Mail. The prince and princess additionally attended a church service at St Paul’s Anglican Church in Monaco in reminiscence of the Queen on 12 September. Princess Charlene shared a heartfelt tribute to Instagram following the information of the Queen’s dying, writing, “I am deeply saddened at the news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, a truly great lady whose dedication and service was recognised throughout the world during the 70 years of her reign.”
Denmark
Queen Margrethe II, who’s now the longest reigning queen in Europe, can be attending the funeral of her distant cousin. The Danish palace has additionally confirmed the queen’s inheritor, Crown Prince Frederik, and his spouse, Crown Princess Mary, may also be current.
During her golden jubilee celebration in Copenhagen this week, Queen Margrethe led a minute of silence for her purported shut pal.
Norway
King Harald V of Norway, the second cousin of Queen Elizabeth II, will more than likely attend the funeral on Monday. The monarchs share the identical great-grandparents – King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. This signifies that the Queen’s grandfather, King George V, and King Harald’s grandmother, Norway’s Queen Maud, had been siblings.
Belgium
The Royal Palace of Belgium has confirmed King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium will attend the Queen’s state funeral.
Sweden
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden is third cousins to the late British monarch, each being descendants of Queen Victoria. His spouse, Queen Silvia, will be part of him as effectively.
Netherlands
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima, together with former Dutch queen Princess Beatrix, will attend the funeral, in accordance with the Royal House of the Netherlands.
“We remember Queen Elizabeth II with deep respect and great affection,” the Dutch royal household mentioned in an announcement after the Queen’s passing. “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.”
Luxembourg
Luxembourg’s Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa will attend the Queen’s state funeral, per L’important.
Liechtenstein
Hereditary Prince Alois & Hereditary Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein have confirmed their attendance on the Queen’s funeral.
Source: www.impartial.co.uk