List of guests at the state funeral of Elizabeth II

Countries from which at least one representative attended the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on 19 September 2022.

The state funeral of Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom and the 14 other Commonwealth realms, was attended by a significant number of dignitaries from across the world, with priority given to those from the Commonwealth of Nations, becoming one of the largest gathering of world leaders in history. They attended a service at Westminster Abbey on 19 September 2022. In addition to foreign dignitaries, a small number of the Queen's family, friends, cabinet ministers, religious representatives, courtiers and employees, and volunteers who have supported their communities attended.[1][2]

To accommodate all countries wishing to be allocated seats, the UK government limited the number of members in each official diplomatic delegation to two.[3] 500 heads of state and foreign dignitaries were present at the funeral ceremony, which was attended by 2,000 people in total.[4][5]

Representatives from 168 countries, out of 193 UN member states, two UN observer states and Kosovo,[n 1] confirmed attendance, including 18 monarchs, 55 presidents and 25 prime ministers.

  1. ^ "Queen's funeral guests: Who will - and who won't - attend". BBC News. 17 September 2022. Archived from the original on 14 September 2022. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
  2. ^ McLennan, William; Lee, Joseph (17 September 2022). "Queen's funeral: Community volunteers get 'surprise' invitations". BBC News. Archived from the original on 16 September 2022. Retrieved 18 September 2022.
  3. ^ Elgot, Jessica; Crerar, Pippa (11 September 2022). "Foreign dignitaries must share buses to travel to the Queen's funeral". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 13 September 2022. Retrieved 13 September 2022.
  4. ^ "Your complete guide to the Queen's funeral". BBC News. 19 September 2022. Archived from the original on 9 September 2022. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
  5. ^ "Queen's funeral guests: Who's coming and who's not?". BBC News. 13 September 2022. Archived from the original on 14 September 2022. Retrieved 13 September 2022.


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