Official sources predict that the funeral for Queen Elizabeth II will occur at Westminster Abbey on Monday, September 19, at 11 a.m.
The funeral is anticipated to be one of the largest royal and political gatherings held in the UK in recent memory.
In accordance with royal.uk The gathering will include members of the Royal Family, world leaders, politicians, celebrities, European royals, and those who worked closely with the Queen. The location can accommodate up to 2,000 people.
Over 500 heads of state and dignitaries have reportedly already received invitations, according to the BBC.
Along with other expected attendees from royal families across Europe, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium have confirmed their attendance.
Along with his mother, former Dutch monarch Princess Beatrix, King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and his wife, Queen Maxima, are also anticipated to attend.
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will attend the funeral, the White House has confirmed, though it is assumed they won’t be taking the bus.
The venue has requested that all other foreign dignitaries arrive on commercial flights and travel there by bus from the various airports.
Leaders from the Commonwealth, which the Queen presided over throughout her reign, are anticipated to attend as well.
Anthony Albanese, the prime minister of Australia, Jacinda Ardern, the leader of New Zealand, and Justin Trudeau, the leader of Canada, have all accepted invitations.
Several governors general, who represent the monarch in a Commonwealth territory, are anticipated to attend with the leaders of their nations.
According to reports, invitations have also been accepted by Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
President Droupadi Murmu will speak on behalf of India.
