Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral: Who’s Invited and Who’s Not

Ever since the passing of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8, Buckingham Palace has been meticulously organizing her various tributes and services.

The Queen's funeral has been scheduled for Monday, September 19, at 11 a.m. BST, following a public lying in state, as announced by Buckingham Palace.

This significant ceremony will be held at Westminster Abbey, the very church where the late monarch exchanged vows with Prince Philip in 1947 and where her coronation took place in 1953.

With a capacity limit of 2,200 people, each invitation to the Queen's funeral holds immense value.

Anticipation builds as royal watchers wonder who will be present at the ceremony, particularly when it comes to American leaders and politicians.

The palace has finally clarified the guest list for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, shedding light on who is welcomed and who might be left out.

Undoubtedly, the Queen's funeral will be one of the most monumental events of our lifetime, yet some prominent figures may find themselves watching the televised ceremony from the comfort of their homes.

Current U.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden have received invitations and confirmed their attendance with Buckingham Palace.

This news sparked speculation regarding Biden's role in selecting other American leaders to accompany him.

CNN anchor Jake Tapper even suggested that the POTUS should extend an invitation to former President Donald Trump.

However, it remains to be seen if Trump will be among the guests.

Notably absent from the guest list is Russian President Vladimir Putin, who paid tribute to the Queen following her demise but will not be present at her funeral.

Reports indicate that another representative from Russia will attend on behalf of Putin.

Yesterday, Princess Anne, the Queen's only daughter, was chosen by her mother to accompany the funeral cortege on the six-hour journey from Balmoral to Edinburgh.

With a somber expression, the Princess Royal remained composed as she followed the hearse in a Royal Bentley, alongside her husband of 30 years, Vice-Admiral Sir Timothy Lawrence.

The Queen's funeral arrangements were meticulously planned, and it is likely that Her Majesty personally requested her daughter's presence as the coffin is transported to the Palace of Hollerud House.

In honor of the late monarch, the day of the Queen's funeral has been declared a bank holiday.

King Charles III officially approved this order at St. James's Palace in London on Saturday.

Britons now find themselves questioning the implications of this unexpected holiday for themselves and their families.

Can they legally take the day off work?

Will schools be closed?

September 19 marks the 10th bank holiday of the year, with an additional one added earlier to commemorate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

As preparations continue for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, the world eagerly awaits this momentous event.