PM Liz Truss arrives
Prime Minister Liz Truss has arrived at Westminster Abbey.
Chinese delegation arrives
“Representatives from China have just walked in, wearing white face masks bearing the Chinese flag.
Vice-President Wang Qishan is the senior representative that Beijing has sent to the funeral.” – (BBC’s Daniel Rosney)
Former PMs arrive
During her 70-year reign, the Queen saw 15 prime ministers – from Winston Churchill to her last Liz Truss, who she appointed just two days before her death.
Former PMs arrive – Tony Blair, Gordon Brown, Boris Johnson, David Cameron, Theresa May – they arrive with their spouses.
Queen’s funeral – World leaders arrive
World leaders have started to arrive at the world famous Westminster Abbey in central London. The French president Macron and US President Joe Biden are now seated in the Abbey. About 500 leaders and dignitaries from the UK and around the world are joining the congregation at Westminster Abbey.
