Russia, Myanmar not invited to Queen Elizabeth’s funeral, Whitehall source says

A view of tributes at Inexperienced Park Floral Tribute Backyard, following the dying of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth, in London, Britain, September 13, 2022. REUTERS/Maja Smiejkowska

LONDON, Sept 13 (Reuters) – Britain has not invited representatives from Russia, Belarus and Myanmar to attend Queen Elizabeth’s state funeral resulting from be held subsequent Monday, a Whitehall supply stated on Tuesday.

Britain, together with its Western allies, has sought to isolate Russia and its ally Belarus on the world stage with financial sanctions and different measures in response to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.

Myanmar and its army have additionally been the topic of British sanctions as London steps up assist for the Southeast Asian nation’s Rohingya group.

About 500 overseas dignitaries are anticipated to attend Queen Elizabeth’s funeral in London, with invitations having been despatched to the heads of state of most international locations with which Britain has diplomatic relations, the BBC stated.

A number of world leaders from U.S. President Joe Biden and First Woman Jill Biden, to the prime ministers of Canada, Australia and New Zealand have all confirmed attendance for the occasion, prone to be considered one of Britain’s largest diplomatic gatherings in years. learn extra

Reporting by Elizabeth Piper, writing by Sachin Ravikumar; modifying by William James

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