For London Police, this is an “enormously complex” challenge. According to Scotland Yard Deputy Commissioner Stuart Cundy, securing the funeral of Elizabeth II this Monday in the British capital is the largest operation ever undertaken by the Metropolitan Police ahead of the London 2012 Olympics.
And with good reason, among the 2,000 hand-picked guests, 500 heads of state, emperors, kings, presidents and prime ministers traveled to Westminster Abbey to attend the religious ceremony. From Joe Biden to the Japanese imperial family, via Emmanuel Macron, back in pictures at this funeral that brings together the world’s greatest dignitaries.
Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron
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US President Joe Biden with his wife Jill
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Joe Biden is the only guest who arrived in his personal vehicle, The Beast
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Liz Truss, Queen Elizabeth II’s last Prime Minister
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Entrance to Tony Blair, Gordon Brown, David Cameron, Theresa May and Boris Johnson building
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Seven of the fifteen Prime Ministers who served during Elizabeth II’s reign were present
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Spain’s King Felipe VI. represented his country at the funeral
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His father, Juan Carlos, ex-King of Spain, was also present
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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern
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Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, member state of the Commonwealth
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
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Prince Albert of Monaco was in attendance, as were King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands
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Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro
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The King of Jordan, Abdullah II, with his wife Rania
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The Emperor of Japan, Naruhito, also made the journey with Empress Masako
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Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan, a rare mask wearer, was officially represented
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Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister of Scotland
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Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, with his wife Saadiya
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