London: Ahead of Queen Elizabeth’s state funeral, President Droupadi Murmu met King Charles III at a reception held at Buckingham Palace on Sunday. President Murmu also signed the condolence book for Queen Elizabeth II, at the Lancaster House near Buckingham Palace in London.
In order to attend the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on September 19 and express condolences on behalf of the Government of India, President Murmu is on an official tour of the United Kingdom from September 17 to September 19. She is among the top Asian leaders to attend the event.
Other dignitaries from Asia include Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan. Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and Singaporean President Halimah Yacob. Jacinda Ardern, the prime minister of New Zealand, and her Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese will also attend the Queen’s funeral.
