Queen Elizabeth II: African leaders to attend global-scale funeral


Issue 468 - 15 Sep 2022 - By Marc Howard | 1 minute read

A substantial number of African leaders are expected in London on 19 September for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, who died aged 96 in Balmoral, Scotland on 8 September.

The major international gathering in London will provide a rare opportunity for informal meetings, as politicians engage while they mourn the monarch – whose service to the Commonwealth, hard work and friendly relations with a great number of political leaders over many decades was particularly appreciated.

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