Queen's funeral set to attract two million in London as UK says final goodbye today
dailyrecord.co.ukMore than two million people are expected to pour into London for the Queen’s funeral. The crowds are forecast to be double those who turned out for Princess Diana in 1997.
It is expected to be the highest-attended event in UK history as well as television’s most viewed. More than 500 foreign dignitaries will pay their respects – kings, queens, presidents and prime ministers from almost every nation.President Joe Biden and his wife have been given a dispensation to travel in his armoured Cadillac, known as the Beast.
The less fortunate will travel by special bus. Other guests will include Olena Zelenska, wife of President Zelensky of Ukraine, President Macron of France and King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain.Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan arrived at Claridge’s hotel with a mountain of luggage including five cabin trunks.
Killing Eve actress Sandra Oh will attend as part of a Canadian delegation led by PM Justin Trudeau. Also among the 2000 congregation will be nearly 200 everyday heroes – volunteers, charity workers, NHS staff and service veterans.
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