Joe Biden has confirmed that he will attend the funeral of Elizabeth II. The President of the United States said he did not know the details.
Joe Biden explained that he had not yet spoken to Charles, although he knew him. It is preliminary known that the royal family has not yet announced the date of the funeral of Elizabeth II.
Biden will attend the funeral of Elizabeth II
U.S. President Joe Biden said on Friday (September 9 – Channel 24) that he would attend the funeral of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, the report said.
CNN reported that Joe Biden answered yes to journalists' questions about whether he would attend the funeral of Elizabeth II.
The US president also said: “I don't know the details yet, but I'll leave.” Moreover, he said that after the death of Elizabeth II, he had not yet telephoned King Charles of Great Britain.
According to the press:
- On Friday, September 9, White House aides began to prepare for Biden's trip to London for the Queen's funeral;
- according to people with knowledge of the matter, the White House planned to announce Joe Biden's presence at the funeral only after the palace revealed the details.
Quiet on the death of Elizabeth II
- Queen of Great Britain Elizabeth II died on September 8, 2022 in the Scottish castle of Balmoral, which she loved very much. The queen ruled for 70 years. She became the record holder for reign in the history of the British monarchy.
- Subsequently, Prince Charles, as king of the country, for the first time published a statement on the death of his mother. “Her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country.” The new British monarch took the name of Charles III (Charles III).
- On the evening of September 9, on the first day of his reign, King Charles delivered a message to the nation. Among other things, he described his feelings of despondency for his beloved mother, who was an inspiration for him and an example for him and the whole family.
- Before that, King Charles III announced that by the time of the funeral and 7 days after him, the family would mourning occur. The date of the funeral will be announced by the family later, but usually this happens on the 10th day after the death of the monarch.
