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Here's who will and won't — be attending Queen Elizabeth II's funeral

Rebecca Cohen   

Here's who will — and won't — be attending Queen Elizabeth II's funeral
Queen Elizabeth II on June 24, 2015.Sean Gallup/Getty Images
  • Queen Elizabeth II's funeral will be held at Westminster Abbey on Monday, September 19.
  • Two thousand family members, heads of state, and European leaders will be in attendance at the event.

Queen Elizabeth II died Thursday at the age of 96 at her Balmoral estate in Scotland.

The funeral for the iconic monarch will be held Monday in front of 2,000 family members, heads of state, and European leaders at Westminster Abbey.

The deadline to RSVP to the event is Thursday, and the invite list limits each country to a single head of state and a plus one.

Heads of state that cannot attend can pass their invitation to a named representative.

Here's who will be in attendance — and who will not — at the Queen's funeral Monday.

King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla

King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla
DANIEL LEAL / Contributor / Getty Images

The eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II, newly crowned King Charles III, and his second wife, now Queen Consort Camilla, will participate in the funeral.

William, Prince of Wales, Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, and their kids, George, Charlotte, and Louis.

William, Prince of Wales, Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, and their kids, George, Charlotte, and Louis.
Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (L) and Britain's Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, (R) stand with their children Britain's Prince Louis of Cambridge, Britain's Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, and Britain's Prince George of Cambridge, to watch a special flypast from Buckingham Palace balcony following the Queen's Birthday Parade, the Trooping the Colour, as part of Queen Elizabeth II's platinum jubilee celebrations, in London on June 2, 2022.      Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images

Prince William is now next in line for the throne, followed by his eldest son, George.

Harry, Duke of Sussex, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and their kids, Archie and Lillibet

Harry, Duke of Sussex, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and their kids, Archie and Lillibet
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and their son Archie Mountbatten-Windsor in South Africa in 2019.      Toby Melville - Pool/Getty Images

While the pair famously exited the Royal Family in 2020, they have been involved in ceremonial proceedings following the Queen's death. Prince Harry is the Queen's grandson.

Princess Anne and her family

Princess Anne and her family
Princess Anne.      Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images

The Queen's daughter made history standing vigil next to her coffin at a traditional service earlier this week.

Andrew, Duke of York, and his children, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie

Andrew, Duke of York, and his children, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie
Prince Andrew, Duke of York with Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie attend a National Service of Thanksgiving as part of the 90th birthday celebrations for The Queen at St Paul's Cathedral on June 10, 2016 in London, England.      Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images

Despite sexual assault allegations against Prince Andrew, he will still be in attendance — and has already participated in events following the Queen's death.

Edward, Earl of Wessex, and his family

Edward, Earl of Wessex, and his family
Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex looks on during the medal ceremony for the Women's 400 meters during athletics on day eight of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games at Carrara Stadium.      Dan Mullan/Getty Images

As the Queen's youngest son, Prince Edward remains low on the list of succession for the crown.

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium      Gety

In 1933, Queen Elizabeth broke royal tradition and attended Philippe's uncle, King Baudoin's, funeral.

King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden

King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden
King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden in 2016.      Samir Hussein/WireImage/Getty Images

Carl XVI and Queen Elizabeth II are third cousins, both descendants of Queen Victoria.

King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway

King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway
King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway      Getty Images

Harald was second cousins with Queen Elizabeth. Both were descended from King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, the father and mother of Norway's Queen Maud.

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wave from their car during the imperial parade for enthronement of Emperor Naruhito on November 10, 2019 in Tokyo, Japan.      Getty Images

The public appearance is rare for Empress Masako, who largely retreated from public life two decades ago.

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, and former Dutch Queen Princess Beatrix

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, and former Dutch Queen Princess Beatrix
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - APRIL 9: King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands leaves the Royal Palace after the annual gala diner for the Diplomatic Corps on April 09, 2019 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.      Patrick van Katwijk/Getty Images

"We remember Queen Elizabeth II with deep respect and great affection. 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," the royals said in a statement following the Queen's death.

Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Theresa of Luxembourg

Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Theresa of Luxembourg
Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Theresa of Luxembourg      Getty Images

In 1940, Henri's grandmother, Grand Duchess Charlotte, left Luxembourg ahead of the Nazi invasion and went to London.

"Luxembourg has never forgotten the extraordinary support the United Kingdom gave to the Grand Duchess Charlotte and her son, my father Jean, during World War II," Henri wrote in a statement Thursday.

Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco

Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco
Princess Charlene and Prince Albert of Monaco.      ERIC GAILLARD/Getty Images

The Prince and Princess participated in a prayer service in Monaco in the Queen's honor on Saturday.

King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain

King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain
MADRID, SPAIN - JUNE 22: King Felipe VI of Spain and Queen Letizia of Spain attend the Presidency of the Plenary of the Spanish Royal Academy of Language 'RAE' on June 22, 2017 in Madrid, Spain.      Jose Luis Cuesta - Pool/Getty Images

Felipe's father Juan Carlos, who abdicated in 2014, also accepted an invitation to the Queen's funeral.

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, Crown Prince Frederik, and Crown Princess Mary

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, Crown Prince Frederik, and Crown Princess Mary
Crown Princess Mary and Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark arrive to the exhibition opening of "The Faces of the Queen" celebrating Queen Margrethe II of Denmark at Frederiksborg Museum of National History on June 16, 2020 in Hillerod, Denmark.      Ole Jensen/Getty Images

Queen Margrethe, who just celebrated 50 years on the throne in January, is now the world's longest-serving living monarch.

UK Prime Minister Liz Truss

UK Prime Minister Liz Truss
Liz Truss on the campaign trail      Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

Newly elected UK Prime Minister Liz Truss will be in attendance at the Queen's funeral. Truss first met with the Queen just two days before she died.

US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden

US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden
US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden arrive at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on May 18, 2022. - President Biden is traveling to Joint Base Andrews to receive a briefing on interagency efforts to prepare for and respond to hurricanes this season, while the First Lady is departing for a trip to Ecuador, Panama and Costa Rica.      ERIN SCHAFF/AFP via Getty Images

The Bidens claimed the two tickets allotted for the US delegation, meaning former presidents such as Donald Trump and Barack Obama are not included on the guest list.

President of France Emmanuel Macron

President of France Emmanuel Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron meets Russian President Vladimir Putin on February 07, 2022 in Moscow, Russia.      Getty Images

Macron has already confirmed he will attend the funeral and will likely be accompanied by his wife.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy won't attend, while Russian President Vladimir Putin was not invited

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy won
Vladimir Putin (left) and Volodymyr Zelenskyy – both making a speech.      Emin Sansar/Getty Images, Getty Images

Zelenskyy is unable to attend the funeral due to the ongoing conflict with Russia in his country. Putin, on the other hand, was not invited.

Other countries not invited to join include Syria, Venezuela, Afghanistan, Myanmar, and Belarus.

Ambassadors on behalf of Iran and North Korea have been invited

Ambassadors on behalf of Iran and North Korea have been invited
Kim Jong Un watches a military parade to mark the 90th anniversary of North Korea's army in Pyongyang, North Korea, April 25, 2022. Image provided by state media.      Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP

Ambassadors representing both North Korea and Iran have received invitations to Queen Elizabeth II's funeral Monday. Kim Jong-un and Ali Khamenei will not be in attendance.

President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier

President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier
Frank-Walter Steinmeier      Getty Images

The German President's office announced Monday that he would be in attendance at the funeral.

President of Italy Sergio Mattarella

President of Italy Sergio Mattarella
Sergio Mattarella      Getty Images

Mattarella offered his "deep condolences" in the wake of the Queen's death on Thursday.

President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan      Getty Images

While his ally, Russian President Vladimir Putin, was not invited, Erdogan will be in attendance at the Queen's funeral.

President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro

President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro speaks at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil on November 11, 2020.      Eraldo Peres/AP Photo

Bolsonaro accepted his invitation to the Queen's funeral on Sunday, Reuters reported.

Indian President Droupadi Murmu

Indian President Droupadi Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu inspects the guard of honor at Rashtrapati Bhavan forecourt on July 25, 2022 in New Delhi, India.      Hindustan Times/Getty Images

Murmu will visit London from September 17 to 19 to pay respects to the Queen.

President of Israel Isaac Herzog

President of Israel Isaac Herzog
Israeli President Isaac Herzog visits the Holocaust Memorial during a state visit to Germany.      Sean Gallup/Getty Images

Herzog will attend the funeral with his wife, Michal. The pair will also attend a reception for world leaders put on by King Charles III, the Times of Israel reported.

President Michael D. Higgins and Taoiseach Micheál Martin of Ireland

President Michael D. Higgins and Taoiseach Micheál Martin of Ireland
President Michael D Higgins and Taoiseach Micheál Martin of Ireland      Getty Images

Martin met with King Charles III in Northern Ireland Tuesday as a part of the new monarch's tour around the United Kingdom in the wake of his mother's death.

Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Foreign Minister Archbishop Paul Gallagher from the Vatican

Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Foreign Minister Archbishop Paul Gallagher from the Vatican
Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Foreign Minister Archbishop Paul Gallagher from the Vatican      Getty Images

Queen Elizabeth met with five Popes during her 70-year reign, most recently with Pope Francis in 2014.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese      Getty Images

While Albanese is known to support Australia's transition away from the monarchy, on Sunday the Prime Minister said "now is not the time" to discuss such matters.

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern
Getty

Ardern has said that New Zealand will eventually no longer have British royalty as its head of state, but echoed what Albanese said about the matter not being an urgent one.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference on the airline industry in Montreal, Quebec on July 15, 2021.      ANDREJ IVANOV/Getty

Trudeau told reporters Thursday that Queen Elizabeth II was "one of my favorite people in the world."

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina
FILE PHOTO: Bangladeshi Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina speaks during an interview at Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York      Thomson Reuters

Bangladesh will observe a three-day mourning period in the Queen's honor ahead of her funeral, from Friday to Sunday.

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe
Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe seen in Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 24, 2022.      Adnan Abidi/Reuters

Sri Lanka was a part of the British Commonwealth and therefore under Queen Elizabeth II's rule until 1972 when the island became a republic.

European Commission Presidents Ursula von der Leyen and Charles Michel

European Commission Presidents Ursula von der Leyen and Charles Michel
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Dublin      Reuters

Von der Leyen called Queen Elizabeth a "legend" in a tribute to the late monarch Thursday.

South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol

South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol      Seong-Joon Cho/Bloomberg/Pool/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

Yoon is making a stop in London specifically for the Queen's funeral ahead of travels to the US and Canada next week.

Jamaican Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen

Jamaican Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen
Jamaican Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen and Queen Elizabeth      Getty Images

Allen stopped the use of the Order of St Michael badge, gifted to him by Queen Elizabeth in 2020, after the design was compared to the murder of George Floyd.

President Andrzej Duda of Poland

President Andrzej Duda of Poland
President Andrzej Duda of Poland      Getty Images

Duda, who said Queen Elizabeth II was "an embodiment of everything that makes Britain truly Great," will attend the funeral with his wife.

President Alexander Van der Bellen of Austria

President Alexander Van der Bellen of Austria
President Alexander Van der Bellen of Austria      Getty Images

Van der Bellen has been in power for five years. It is unknown whether he met Queen Elizabeth II directly.

President Gitanas Nauseda of Lithuania

President Gitanas Nauseda of Lithuania
President Gitanas Nauseda of Lithuania      Getty Images

Nauseda has been in power since 2019. In 2021, he invited former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to visit his country when they met at the UN Climate Change Conference.

President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the G20 Compact with Africa Conference in Berlin      Thomson Reuters

Ramaphosa met with the Queen at Windsor Castle in 2018, where she showed him letters she exchanged with Nelson Mandela.

President of Latvia Egils Levits

President of Latvia Egils Levits
Latvian President Egils Levits      Getty Images

"This has been an exemplary public service for so many decades," Levits said of the Queen Thursday.

President of Trinidad and Tobago Paula-Mae Weekes

President of Trinidad and Tobago Paula-Mae Weekes
President of Trinidad and Tobago Paula-Mae Weekes      Getty Images

Weekes met with Queen Elizabeth II at her Platinum Jubilee this summer on the final night of the Royal Windsor Horse Show.

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh
Palestine Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh (L) and Belgian Prime Minister Sophie Wilmes (R)      Eric Lalmand/Getty Images

Shtayyeh came into power in 2019 and it is unknown whether he ever personally met with the Queen.

President of Finland Sauli Niinisto

President of Finland Sauli Niinisto
Finland's President Sauli Niinisto attends a joint news conference on Finland's security policy decisions at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland, May 15, 2022.      Heikki Saukkomaa/ Lehtikuva/via REUTERS

"I am deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. In her 70-year reign she witnessed and shaped history like few others. Her sense of duty and devotion to service are an example to us all," Niinisto said of the Queen Thursday.

Hungarian President Katalin Novak

Hungarian President Katalin Novak
Hungarian President Katalin Novak      Getty Images

Queen Elizabeth II visited Hungary a number of times, most recently in 1993.

Prime Minister of Jamaica Andrew Holness

Prime Minister of Jamaica Andrew Holness
Prime Minister of Jamaica Andrew Holness      Getty Images

Governor General of Belize Floyla Tzalam

Governor General of Belize Floyla Tzalam
Governor General of Belize Floyla Tzalam      Government of Belize Press Office

Out of respect for the Queen, Tzalam ordered that all flags be flown at half-mast from the day of the Queen's death until the day of her funeral.

Governor General of St Vincent and the Grenadines Susan Dougan

Governor General of St Vincent and the Grenadines Susan Dougan
Governor General of St Vincent and the Grenadines Susan Dougan      Getty

Dougan, the Queen's local representative, said "The Commonwealth has been truly blessed with a monarch viewed by millions of people as a symbol of stability and a driving force for meaningful change."


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