The seating chart was a huge topic of conversation during and after Queen Elizabeth‘s funeral on Monday (September 19) in London, England.
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After a week filled with tributes and events after Her Majesty’s death, many Royal fans are wondering: Who attended Queen Elizabeth’s funeral?
On September 8, 2022, Queen Elizabeth passed away at age 96. Buckingham Palace issued a statement on September 8 confirming the news of Her Majesty’s death. “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon,” the palace’s official statement said. “The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.” Those who were at the Queen’s side during her death include Prince Charles and his wife Camilla the Duchess of Cornwall, and Prince William who is second in line for the throne. The Queen had a lengthy journey from Balmoral Castle in Scotland to Buckingham Palace in London, England. The Queen’s coffin had a procession from the palace to Westminster Hall where her coffin was laid in state for four days before her funeral on September 19, 2022 at Westminster Abbey.
With over 2,000 seats at the Abbey, the Queen’s funeral was attended by many diplomats and celebrities from across the globe. Read down below on the famous people who attended the sacred funeral.
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Celebrities like Sandra Oh and Bear Grylls attended Queen Elizabeth’s funeral on September 19, 2022. The two came with different delegations with respect to their own countries.
Killing Eve and Grey’s Anatomy’s Sandra Oh came to the Queen’s funeral along with the Canadian delegation. The actress is a member of the Order of Canada, and went to the funeral along with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The Canadian government announced on September 16, 2022, that the delegation will “participate in a
The seating chart was a huge topic of conversation during and after Queen Elizabeth‘s funeral on Monday (September 19) in London, England.
Grey's Anatomy and Killing Eve star, Sandra Oh, 51, in attendance. Watch Below: Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Duchess Kate arrive at The Queen's funeralUnlike Royal weddings, such as Harry and Meghan's where a number of Hollywood stars were easily spotted - the state funeral had a strict guest list, with invites only given to a number of recipients. Sandra Oh joined the 2000 mourners at Westminster Abbey on Monday night as a member of the Candian delegation, wearing a black dress, black hat and a Canadian badge.The Canadian-born actress was appointed an officer of the Order of Canada in June this year and joined artist Gregory Charles, Swimmer Mark Tewksbury and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for the service. Sandra received the honour due to “her artistic career filled with memorable stage, television and film roles in Canada and abroad,” explained via the Governor General of Canada’s website. Sandra Oh shared a number of pictures from her brief visit.Sandra, who played Dr Cristina Yang on Grey’s Anatomy for ten years, is also well known for her starring role in Killing Eve and Disney’s animated film Turning Red. This isn’t the first time Sandra Oh has represented Canada, in 2019 she also fronted Air Canada’s “Travel Like A Canadian” global campaign. The light-hearted campaign poked fun at the politeness of Canadians - and their very Canadian phrases such as “loonie-toonie” and “ketchup chips.”The global ad featured Sandra walking through an airport and teaching other cultures how to act like a local. Sandra with fellow Order of Canada and Valour recipients.Whilst Sandra Oh was one of the few Canadian guests, ten local Australians were also invited to the Queen’s state funeral service. Alongside
There were a few Hollywood celebrities in attendance at the Queen‘s funeral, which took place on Monday (September 19) at Westminster Abbey in London, England.
Some familiar faces from television were spotted during Queen Elizabeth’s state funeral. Sandra Oh, known for her roles in "Killing Eve" and "Grey’s Anatomy," was among the very few stars who were invited to the service, which took place at London’s Westminster Abbey.The actress was appointed an Order of Canada as an officer just a few months ago.The 51-year-old, who kept under the radar, was dressed in black with a Canadian badge pinned in front. She was spotted by eagle-eyed viewers as the funeral was broadcast live.
Queen’s funeral. The “Killing Eve” and “Grey’s Anatomy,” star, 51, didn’t just attend because she’s a popular celeb: She was appointed to the Order of Canada as an Officer in June this year, which is the country’s second highest civilian honor and was created by the Queen in 1967. It was created to honor people who have had “outstanding achievements, service to the nation, and dedication to the community.”The Golden Globe winning Canadian-Korean actress, who most recently starred as Eve in the hit thriller “Killing Eve,” attended the funeral in that capacity, as part of the Canadian delegation, which is led by by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau.
Eagle-eyed fans noticed Killing Eve star Sandra Oh on the live stream of Queen Elizabeth‘s funeral, held on Monday (September 19) at Westminster Abbey in London, England.
President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth on Monday (September 19) in London, England.
A global gathering. Queen Elizabeth II‘s state funeral was attended by leaders alike from around the globe, including President Joe Biden.
King Charles, members of the royal family and hundreds of world leaders, politicians and other public dignitaries joined in the funeral service for Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey this morning.
Joe Biden and his wife, First Lady Jill Biden, were in attendance at Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral on Monday in London’s Westminster Abbey. The couple arrived looking somber as they joined other world leaders, famous figures, and the royal family who came to pay their respects to Her Majesty, who died at age 96 on Sept. 8.The emotional funeral took place following four days of lying-in-state at Westminster Hall.
The world is getting ready to say goodbye to Queen Elizabeth.
Joe Biden offered his personal recollections of Queen Elizabeth as “decent, honorable and all about service,” while he said that he consoled King Charles by telling him that “she’s going to be with him every step of the way — every minute, every moment.”
Paying tribute. Ahead of Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral, world leaders and diplomatic guests have started to arrive in London — including President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden.
Thania Garcia Although the royal family has yet to confirm the official list of attendees for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, various heads of state have already confirmed their planned attendance at the Westminster Abbey ceremony scheduled for Monday, Sept. 19. Buckingham Palace revealed the full schedule of the funeral plans — which will begin in London and end in Windsor — including the several categories of dignitaries invited: global government representatives, foreign royal families, governors general, realm prime ministers and heads of state. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will be present, along with all of the heads of the Commonwealth including Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Indian President Droupadi Murmu and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. Joining them will be President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, French President Emmanuel Macron, Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska and the presidents of Austria, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy and Poland, among other representatives.
Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden paid their respects to the Queen as she lies in state in Westminster Hall.The US President, 79, and his wife arrived at the venue on Sunday evening and after spending some time witnessing the Queen’s coffin, they travelled to Lancaster House to sign the book of condolences. During the signing, Joe explained why the late Queen reminded him of his own mother: “She had that look like, ‘are you OK? Anything I can do for you? What do you need?’ “And also ‘make sure you do what you’re supposed to do’,” he joked, wagging his finger.
President Joe Biden has arrived in London, where he will join other world leaders at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on Monday.
US President Joe Biden has touched down in London ahead of Queen Elizabeth's funeral. The world leader and First Lady, Jill Biden, travelled from Washington D. C.
A total surprise. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were uninvited to the Queen’s pre-funeral reception. The last-minute decision was something that they found out along with the public.
Ukraine's First Lady will attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral on behalf of her country. While President Volodymyr Zelensky will remain in his war-torn country as global leaders say a final farewell to the British monarch - who died on 8 September aged 96 - his wife Olena Zelenska will join dignitaries at the service on Monday (19. 09.