Queen Elizabeth II funeral: Who will attend the Queen’s funeral and who was not invited
So, who will be in attendance as the late monarch is laid to rest? Here’s everything we know so far.Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest after her state funeral on Monday 19 September, with the funeral scheduled to begin at 11am.The entire Royal family is expected to be in attendance. King Charles III will be accompanied by Camilla, the Queen Consort. In addition, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward, will be accompanied by their spouses.
It’s stated the second and third in line to the throne will walk in the procession behind the Queen’s coffin as it is carried by the military bearer party. Lady Susan Hussey, who began working for the Queen in 1960 and is Prince William’s godmother, accompanied the Queen to the funeral of Prince Philip in 2021.
Liverpool-born Angela Kelly will also be in attendance. Kelly was the daughter of a docker who served as the late Queen’s personal assistant and senior dresser for 30 years.Famous faces attending the funeral include Sir David Attenborough. Born just weeks apart from the Queen, they worked closely together on several occasions throughout their careers.
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