Maldives president to attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral
President Solih on Thursday declared three days of national mourning following the passing of Queen Elizabeth.
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih will attend the funeral of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, his spokesperson announced Tuesday.
Queen Elizabeth, Britain's longest-reigning monarch and the nation's figurehead for seven decades, died aged 96 on Thursday. Her eldest son Charles, 73, automatically becomes king of the United Kingdom and the head of state of 14 other realms including Australia, Canada and New Zealand.
Presidential spokesperson Miuvan Mohamed told Atoll Times that the president has accepted an official invitation to attend the Queen Elizabeth's state funeral in the UK. He, however, did not disclose any details.
Queen Elizabeth's funeral:
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The coffin will be taken to London from Edinburgh on Tuesday
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On Wednesday, the coffin will be moved from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall, where the Queen will lie in state for four days
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Monday, 19 September is the day of the Queen's state funeral
Meanwhile, President Solih on Thursday declared three days of national mourning following the passing of Queen Elizabeth. The Maldivian flag was flown at half mast during the three days of national mourning.
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